Archive - Drug Story

Xanax and anxiety

Turns out the perfect pill can bring massive side effects.

Feb 3 • Thomas Goetz

45:41

January 2026

Ozempic & Obesity

Is it worth $1.5 trillion to fix a problem the food industry created? Almost certainly, yes.

Jan 27 • Thomas Goetz

1:01:09

Zoloft and Depression

Antidepressants work...even if we don't know exactly how, and even if there's a lot of failure along the way.

Jan 20 • Thomas Goetz

46:26

Lipitor and Heart Disease

A drug that prevents disease, if you play the numbers right.

Jan 13 • Thomas Goetz

1:02:17

EpiPen and Food Allergies

A story about unexpected reactions and unintended consequences.

Jan 6 • Thomas Goetz

56:37

September 2025

Drug Story: Trailer

Introducing a new podcast about the disease business, told one drug at a time. First episode: January 6, 2026.

Sep 26, 2025 • Thomas Goetz

2:34

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