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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Pain Brokers: How Con Men, Call Centers, and Rogue Doctors Fuel America's Lawsuit Factory By Elizabeth Chamblee Burch

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In this episode, Peter and Orlando explore The Pain Brokers by Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, a gripping investigation into how call centers, lenders, lawyers, and doctors exploited women harmed by pelvic mesh implants. The book uncovers a scheme fueled by mass tort litigation, high-interest loans, and unnecessary surgeries that left victims financially and medically devastated. If you want to understand how America’s lawsuit industry can be manipulated, this conversation brings clarity and outrage in equal measure.

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