Tobacco Industry Cover-up Pt. 1

In the 20th century, the mass production of cigarettes fueled a global addiction — but Big Tobacco had a problem. Cancer rates were skyrocketing, and smoking-related illnesses became the leading cause of preventable death in America. This is the story of how an industry in peril conspired to survive — by keeping generations of smokers in their grip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices