Book · 2021
The Least of Us
True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth
The Least of Us by Sam Quinones has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts (1 episode recommends it and 2 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Russ Roberts (2 episodes) and Ann Coulter (1 episode) on EconTalk (2 episodes) and Timcast IRL (1 episode).
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Sam canonius has a new book out um called the least of us that will be coming out a conversation about that.
The best things said about it
And now most recently um the least of us about Fentanyl and he does the reporting.
Ann Coulter Timcast IRL · Feb 2023 Why people recommend it
The Least of Us by Sam Quinones examines the impact of fentanyl and methamphetamine in the United States while exploring stories of recovery and community hope. Russ Roberts on EconTalk mentioned the author's new work during an episode discussing upcoming podcast conversations, and later welcomed Sam Quinones on the show to feature the book as the primary topic of discussion. Ann Coulter also brought up The Least of Us on Timcast IRL, highlighting the comprehensive reporting included within its pages regarding the ongoing fentanyl epidemic. Throughout these podcast appearances, speakers emphasized the significance of the publication in documenting the devastation caused by modern synthetic drugs and the resilience of American communities working to overcome these crises. Listeners interested in social issues, public health challenges, and investigative journalism were directed to the book to gain a deeper understanding of the opioid crisis beyond standard news headlines. The work serves as a vital continuation of the author's previous extensive investigations into drug trafficking and addiction culture across the nation, offering both grim realities and uplifting accounts of recovery.
Every mention
Russ Roberts sam canonius has a new book out um called the least of us that will be coming out a conversation about that 2
“His latest book, and the topic of today's episode, is The Least of Us, True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth.”
“sam canonius has a new book out um called the least of us that will be coming out a conversation about that”
Ann Coulter and now most recently um the least of us about Fentanyl and he does the reporting 1
“and now most recently um the least of us about Fentanyl and he does the reporting”
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“He was last here in October of 2021 talking about his book, The Least of Us.”
“And so I kept on doing it as I wrote Dreamland about the opioid epidemic and Oxycontton and and all that and then the least of us which was about the Mexican trafficking world and switching to fentanyl and methamphetamin and these were all very grim things.”