The News with Rick Sanchez - November 20, 2018 (20:00 ET)

Time for opioid makers to feel the pain

The state of Florida sued CVS and Walgreens pharmacies last Friday for dispensing the opioids behind the current nationwide epidemic of abuse and addiction. But Rick Sanchez tells us who’s really to blame for the crisis. Then, pain management expert Dr. John Dombrowski, MD joins Rick Sanchez to share his expertise.

Perfect storm: How opioids were pushed on Americans in pain

Pain management expert Dr. John Dombrowski tells RT America’s Rick Sanchez how opioids went from being considered dangerous and rare to being prescribed like candy, thanks to studies, lawsuits and government pressure.

The Coolest Look Ever at US-Russia relations

 #Finalmente | For years, Russian and American children grew up believing that the two nations were intractable enemies and that the other side couldn’t be trusted. But 20 years ago, the first part of the International Space Station was carried into orbit – sparking the hope that the US and Russia could leave the Cold War in the past forever and proceed as friends. Rick Sanchez reminds us that we need that hope now, more than ever.