What if there is a problem with such a wide “blast radius” that no one idea will tame it? In this episode, Anthony takes a look at the impact of addiction on our streets, our taxes, our criminal justice system and, yes, even our humanity. For a window into how vexing these issues can be, Anthony is joined by Stephen Yang, a journalist who spent time with a former NYFD firefighter whose addiction has led him to a life of shoplifting, passing out on city sidewalks and breaking the hearts of his family. It leaves Anthony reaching for ideas on how policymakers can help and citizens can understand the reach – and limitations – of government answers. Take a look at Stephen’s article here : https://nypost.com/2022/06/22/fdny-firefighter-turned-drug-addict-shows-crisis-on-our-streets/

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