Topic: Drug Commercials

British viewers watching the Harry and Meghan interview on American television expressed shock at the high volume of prescription drug advertisements. In the United Kingdom, it is illegal to advertise prescription medication directly to the public. The cultural divide highlights the unique American practice of "asking your doctor" for specific branded drugs, which is the primary revenue source for U.S. media networks.

The hosts deconstruct a commercial for the Crohn's disease drug Entyvio, which includes a warning for a rare, fatal brain infection called PML. They note the disclaimer states the condition has "not been reported" with the drug, leading them to wonder why the warning is included. They discuss a theory that more horrific warnings actually increase consumer interest in pharmaceutical products.

A commercial for Botox as a migraine treatment is analyzed, with the hosts noting the irony of "headache" being a listed side effect. They suggest the campaign is a move to get Botox covered by insurance. Adam Curry also mentions an upcoming meeting with John Perkins, author of *Confessions of an Economic Hitman*, to discuss his new book.