Josh Dean, host of the Hooked podcast, discusses the opioid epidemic, its human toll, and the systemic failures that have allowed the crisis to persist. This conversation explores addiction, recovery, journalism, and what meaningful change could look like.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction

00:35 – Meet Josh Dean

01:20 – How the Hooked Podcast Began

03:05 – Stories from the Opioid Crisis

06:10 – Public Health System Failures

09:00 – Addiction’s Impact on Families

12:30 – The Power of Journalism

15:45 – Why the Crisis Continues

18:20 – Prevention and Policy

21:10 – Community and Recovery

23:50 – Key Takeaways

26:00 – ClosingConnect with Josh:https://twitter.com/joshdean66https://www.facebook.com/joshddeanhttps://www.instagram.com/joshdean66/https://joshdean.com/Connect with Devon/ the showhttps://linktr.ee/wheelwithitpod