664. Are Thousands of Medical Cures Hiding in Plain Sight?
This episode of Freakonomics Radio, guest-hosted by economist Steve Levitt, explores the untapped potential of repurposing existing drugs to treat rare and deadly diseases, highlighting both the scientific promise and the broken economic incentives that prevent widespread adoption. The st
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