Gardiner Harris, investigative journalist: ‘No industry has been as criminal as the pharmaceutical industry’

Gardiner Harris, a former journalist, critiques the pharmaceutical industry in his book, highlighting corruption and scandals involving Johnson & Johnson. He argues that the industry operates with impunity, contributing to significant health crises and deaths. Harris discusses the talcum powder scandal, where J&J settled lawsuits for $5.5 billion, but claims this primarily benefits the company and lawyers. He emphasizes the widespread corruption in U.S. healthcare, where drug companies influence doctors and regulators. Harris calls for stronger regulations and criticizes the revolving door between industry and government, which undermines accountability. He warns that exposing these issues may fuel skepticism towards science.