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Fentanyl-laced prescriptions at Mexican pharmacies (March 15, 2023)

On Wednesday’s show: We talk about a problematic element of medical tourism in Mexico, new goings-on in the world of politics, and how Houstonians use social media.

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On Wednesday’s show: U.S. tourists in Mexico are getting some prescriptions that are laced with fentanyl and methamphetamines. We discuss with healthcare expert Ken Janda.

Also this hour: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

Then, we consider how Houstonians use social media amid new developments for some of the major platforms.

And we visit a school where students are preparing early for their careers: the Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School in Pasadena.

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Michael Hagerty

Michael Hagerty

Senior Producer, Houston Matters

Michael Hagerty is the senior producer for Houston Matters. He's spent more than 20 years in public radio and television and dabbled in minor league baseball, spending four seasons as the public address announcer for the Reno Aces, the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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