Baltimore is the overdose capital of the United States, according to detailed reporting by the Baltimore Banner and New York Times. 

The death rate from 2018 to 2022 was nearly double that of any other large city in the country. Black men in their mid-50s to early 70s account for nearly one of out every three drug fatalities. 

We speak with Alissa Zhu, a Baltimore Banner reporter and a New York Times Local Investigations fellow, and Nick Thieme, a data journalist for the Baltimore Banner.

Links:
A horrific number of older Black men are dying from overdoses in Baltimore
An unprecedented epidemic: This is where people die of overdoses in Baltimore
Council will hold four hearings examining city’s response to overdoses

<a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/public-health/baltimore-opioid-overdose-capital-ZWBYWMCJ45CGNPCGAMFOE6YDGI/">Baltimore is the overdose capital of the United States</a>, according to detailed reporting by the <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/">Baltimore Banner</a> and <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/">New York Times</a>. 
The death rate from 2018 to 2022 was nearly double that of any other large city in the country. Black men in their mid-50s to early 70s account for nearly one of out every three drug fatalities. 
We speak with Alissa Zhu, a Baltimore Banner reporter and a New York Times Local Investigations fellow, and Nick Thieme, a data journalist for the Baltimore Banner.
Links: <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/public-health/baltimore-overdose-deaths-black-men-6C4CEZLIZVAYPAEU3PUSBDXMDE/">A horrific number of older Black men are dying from overdoses in Baltimore</a> <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/data/baltimore-overdose-epidemic-map-7FSHJD7RW5DRXG7BAKARODKMC4/">An unprecedented epidemic: This is where people die of overdoses in Baltimore</a> <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/four-council-hearings-city-overdose-crisis-E3MK2GYJWJDE5PGFOD3BLCEURA/">Council will hold four hearings examining city’s response to overdoses</a>

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On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series!
Currently, you'll hear On The Record on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's Morning Edition on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On The Record is produced by Maureen Harvie and Melissa Gerr. Theme music created by Jon Ehrens. Logo designed by Louis Umerlik.
If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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