Diane’s farewell message
After 52 years at WAMU, Diane Rehm says goodbye.
Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner David Kessler joins Diane to discuss his role in the effort to regulate the tobacco industry. In a new book, he describes the political, legal, and tactical aspects of this most challenging part of his tenure at the FDA.
Guests
- Dr. David Kessler Former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration and author of "The End of Overeating"
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