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The Silver Linings HandbookThe Silver Linings Handbook158. Prescription for Pain with Philip EilPaul Volkman was a University of Chicago-trained doctor who seemed destined for greatness. Instead, he was sentenced to life in prison for the prescriptions he wrote that devastated southern Ohio and the surrounding areas. In the tradition of true crime, Philip Eil tells Volkman's story and the sordid history that led to the American opioid epidemic. In the 1980s and 1990s, following decades of criticism for not considering patients' pain, medical doctors recognized it as the Fifth Vital Sign. However, unlike heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature, pain cannot be easily measured. Into the...2025-07-221h 27The Prosecutors: Legal BriefsThe Prosecutors: Legal Briefs153. Interview with Philip Eil, Author of Prescription for Pain: How a Once Promising Doctor Became the "Pill Mill Killer"We talk with Philip Eil about his book: Prescription for Pain: How a Once Promising Doctor Became the "Pill Mill Killer".Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok2025-04-0455 minMurder CoasterMurder CoasterBONUS: The Pill Mill Killer an Interview with Author Philip EilWe are thrilled to have award-winning journalist Philip Eil on the show today to discuss his debut true crime book Prescription for Pain, the story of the Pill Mill Killer Paul Volkman. Responsible for up to 34 deaths according to the DEA, this remorseless doctor, both an MD and PhD, was blinded by greed and in 2004 was the biggest purchaser and prescriber of Oxycodone in the nation, in the end he prescribed over 3 million pills, and ended up receiving four life sentences in prison.   PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN: How a Once Promising Doctor Became the “Pil...2025-03-0459 minCrawlspace - Serial KillersCrawlspace - Serial Killers49 // The Pill Mill Killer w/ Philip EilWelcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a eye-opening conversation with author and journalist, Philip Eil. Prescription for Pain is Eil's debut, an investigation lasting over a decade, with some personal ties. Eil introduces us to Paul Volkman, his father’s old classmate, who once seemed destined for greatness after earning his MD and his PhD from the prestigious University of Chicago, but is now serving four consecutive life sentences at a federal prison in Arizona for his involvement and subsequent deaths connected to an Ohio-based pill mill.Find out more about Ph...2025-02-191h 05F\'ing UpF'ing UpPhilip Eil on F’ing UpIn this deeply honest and vulnerable episode, we dive into the personal journey of dealing with anxiety, depression, and the profound effects they've had on both personal and professional life. Philip Eil opens up about the challenges of battling mental health, facing rejection, and pushing through discomfort to pursue his passions.This episode explores the messy realities of self-doubt and rejection. Through all the turmoil, this guest has emerged stronger, finding healing through writing, commitment to therapy, and a sense of purpose in sharing their experiences with the world.Key topics in this episode:...2025-02-1953 minOverdueing It: The Rhode Island Library PodcastOverdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast19 - Philip Eil, Author of PRESCRIPTION FOR PAINHost Tayla talks with the author of Prescription for Pain, Philip Eil, about his debut book. Prescription for Pain explores the career of Dr. Paul Volkman and its culmination in 4 life sentences for prescription drug dealing. They also get into the true crime Philip is reading, space tourism, and sitcoms set in schools. In the Last Chapter they discuss: Would you rather have the ability to understand another language but only when reading or be able to transport to the location you are reading about? Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of...2025-02-1144 minOverdueing It: The Rhode Island Library PodcastOverdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast19 - Philip Eil, Author of PRESCRIPTION FOR PAINHost Tayla talks with the author of Prescription for Pain, Philip Eil, about his debut book. Prescription for Pain explores the career of Dr. Paul Volkman and its culmination in 4 life sentences for prescription drug dealing. They also get into the true crime Philip is reading, space tourism, and sitcoms set in schools. In the Last Chapter they discuss: Would you rather have the ability to understand another language but only when reading or be able to transport to the location you are reading about? Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of...2025-02-1144 minGrieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid EpidemicGrieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic‘I can, so I do:’ Powerful stories of loss, advocacy & hope from 2024Welcome to a special edition of Grieving Out Loud, where we reflect on some of the most impactful conversations of 2024. This year, we shared stories that illuminated the devastating effects of the overdose and fentanyl crisis—stories ranging from a Nashville wedding overshadowed by tragedy to a sister’s fight for justice after her brother’s murder.We heard from a grieving father battling Purdue Pharma, a paramedic turned bereaved mother, and the cousin of the late musician Prince, who offered insight into his untimely death.These conversations have touched hearts and sparked meaningful dialogue, includ...2025-01-0156 minThis Podcast Will Kill YouThis Podcast Will Kill YouSpecial Episode: Philip Eil & Prescription for PainIn February 2012, Paul Volkman was sentenced to four consecutive terms of life imprisonment for his role in illegally prescribing and dispensing pain medications that resulted in the deaths of several individuals in his care. This was a remarkable case, both in terms of the lengthy sentence as well as the perpetrator. Paul Volkman was a highly-educated physician researcher, who earned both his MD and PhD and had decades of experience practicing medicine. How did he end up in a cash-only pain clinic in southern Ohio? In this TPWKY book club episode, journalist Philip Eil joins me to trace Volkman’s jo...2024-12-171h 00MissingMissing469 // The Pill Mill Killer w/ Philip EilTim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a eye-opening conversation with author and journalist, Philip Eil. Prescription for Pain is Eil's debut, an investigation lasting over a decade, with some personal ties.Eil introduces us to Paul Volkman, his father’s old classmate, who once seemed destined for greatness after earning his MD and his PhD from the prestigious University of Chicago, but is now serving four consecutive life sentences at a federal prison in Arizona for his involvement and subsequent deaths connected to an Ohio-based pill mill.This episode was originally published on Crawlspace on October 20th...2024-11-251h 05The PoisoningThe PoisoningHow a Once-Promising Doctor Became the 'Pill Mill Killer'Freelance journalist Philip Eil talks with Erin about his debut book, "Prescription for Pain: How A Once Promising Doctor Became the 'Pill Mill Killer.'" During their conversation, Eil discusses his years-long investigation into his father’s old classmate, Paul Volkman, a man who once seemed destined for greatness, but is now serving four consecutive life sentences at a federal prison for his involvement in a massive “pill mill” scheme in southern Ohio. Find out more about Philip and his book here: https://www.philipeil.com/ Please like and subscribe. Check out our Substa...2024-11-2131 minCrawlspace - True Crime & MysteriesCrawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries460 // The Pill Mill Killer w/ Philip EilWelcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a eye-opening conversation with author and journalist, Philip Eil. Prescription for Pain is Eil's debut, an investigation lasting over a decade, with some personal ties. Eil introduces us to Paul Volkman, his father’s old classmate, who once seemed destined for greatness after earning his MD and his PhD from the prestigious University of Chicago, but is now serving four consecutive life sentences at a federal prison in Arizona for his involvement and subsequent deaths connected to an Ohio-based pill mill.Find out more about Ph...2024-10-201h 05AWM Author TalksAWM Author TalksEpisode 193: Writing True CrimeThis week, investigative journalists Shawn Cohen and Philip Eil share insights into their reporting processes, interviewing techniques, and writing true crime with honesty and sensitivity. Moderated by journalist Evan F. Moore. They also discuss their latest books:College Girl, Missing: The True Story of How a Young Woman Disappeared in Plain Sight by Shawn Cohen. "She visited friends. She walked to a bar. She was right there…until she was gone. Investigative journalist Shawn Cohen breaks more than a decade of silence as he pursues the truth: what really happened to Lauren Spierer?"Prescription for Pa...2024-10-0737 minLast Podcast On The LeftLast Podcast On The LeftPrescription for Pain: An Interview with Philip EilHenry & Eddie sit down with journalist and author Philip Eil to discuss his latest book Prescription for Pain and the story of his father's former classmate Dr. Paul Volkman, the Chicago Physician who received four life sentences for illegally distributing pills that led to the deaths of multiple people. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.2024-08-3145 minGrieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid EpidemicGrieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid EpidemicFrom pediatrician to pill mill: The shocking case of Dr. VolkmanHe’s one of the most notorious pill mill doctors: Dr. Paul Volkman. Sentenced to four consecutive life sentences for unlawfully prescribing pain medications that led to multiple deaths, his story is a shocking descent from a respected pediatrician and emergency room physician to a key figure in flooding southern Ohio with prescription drugs.In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, we sit down with author Philip Eil, who spent nearly 15 years researching and writing about Volkman. His book, Prescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the ‘Pill Mill Killer,' delves deep into Volkman’s transf...2024-08-2140 minOverdueing It: The Rhode Island Library PodcastOverdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast06 - Stranger Stories PVD This week Tayla is joined by Fallon Masterson, producer and co-founder of Stranger Stories PVD and Lauren LaBelle, writer and Stranger Stories participant to talk about this monthly lit night event in Providence.   Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the state. We are proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers’ own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its spo...2024-08-1345 minOverdueing It: The Rhode Island Library PodcastOverdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast06 - Stranger Stories PVD This week Tayla is joined by Fallon Masterson, producer and co-founder of Stranger Stories PVD and Lauren LaBelle, writer and Stranger Stories participant to talk about this monthly lit night event in Providence.   Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the state. We are proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers’ own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its spo...2024-08-1345 minLast Podcast On The LeftLast Podcast On The LeftPrescription for Pain: An Interview with Philip EilPlease enjoy another taste of our Patreon with this exclusive interview! For more Exclusive Content join today!Henry & Eddie sit down with journalist and author Philip Eil to discuss his latest book Prescription for Pain and the story of his father's former classmate Dr. Paul Volkman, the Chicago Physician who received four life sentences for illegally distributing pills that led to the deaths of multiple people. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.2024-08-0145 minThe Addiction Podcast-Point of No ReturnThe Addiction Podcast-Point of No ReturnPhilip Eil Author Prescription for PainPhilip Eil is an award-winning freelance journalist based in his hometown, Providence, Rhode Island. He is the former news editor of the alt-weekly newspaper, The Providence Phoenix. Since the paper’s close in 2014, he has contributed to The Atlantic, Men’s Health, the Boston Globe, Huffington Post, and the Columbia Journalism Review, among other outlets. He has also taught writing and journalism classes at Brown University, Columbia University’s School of the Arts, and the Rhode Island School of Design. He holds an MFA in Nonfiction Writing from the Columbia University School of the Arts. This is his first book.2024-06-1430 minNewsmakers | WPRI 12 NewsNewsmakers | WPRI 12 News4/26/2024: Political roundtable; Philip EilThis week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and The Boston Globe's Steph Machado to break down new poll numbers on Rhode Island politicians; then, Providence author Philip Eil discusses his new book "Prescription for Pain." 2024-04-2622 minWilliam Ramsey InvestigatesWilliam Ramsey InvestigatesPrescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became a “Pill Mill Killer," the New Book by Author Philip EilPrescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became a “Pill Mill Killer," the New Book by Author Philip Eil. Author Website: www.philipeil.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/william-ramsey-investigates--1898073/support.2024-04-1946 minStep Inside This Thrilling Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Step Inside This Thrilling Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Prescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the 'Pill Mill Killer' by Philip EilPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/751959to listen full audiobooks. Title: Prescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the 'Pill Mill Killer' Author: Philip Eil Narrator: Mike Lenz Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 28 minutes Release date: April 9, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Disorders & Diseases Publisher's Summary: This haunting and propulsive debut follows a journalist's years-long investigation into his father's old classmate: former high school valedictorian Paul Volkman, who seemed destined for greatness after earning his MD and PhD from the prestigious University of Chicago, but is now serving four consecutive life sentences...2024-04-094h 28Read With Your Ears, Explore With Your Heart With Full AudiobookRead With Your Ears, Explore With Your Heart With Full AudiobookPrescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the 'Pill Mill Killer' Audiobook by Philip EilListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 751959 Title: Prescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the 'Pill Mill Killer' Author: Philip Eil Narrator: Mike Lenz Format: Unabridged Length: 16:28:43 Language: English Release date: 04-09-24 Publisher: Tantor Media Genres: True Crime, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Science & Technology, Animals & Nature, Medicine Summary: This haunting and propulsive debut follows a journalist's years-long investigation into his father's old classmate: former high school valedictorian Paul Volkman, who seemed destined for greatness after earning his MD and PhD from the prestigious University of Chicago, but is now serving four consecutive life...2024-04-094h 28Grab A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Soul-Stirring.Grab A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Soul-Stirring.Prescription for Pain by Philip EilPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/23833to listen full audiobooks. Title: Prescription for Pain Author: Philip Eil Narrator: Mike Lenz Format: mp3 Length: 16 hrs and 28 mins Release date: 04-09-24 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 32 ratings Genres: Medicine & Health Care Industry Publisher's Summary: This haunting and propulsive debut follows a journalist's years-long investigation into his father's old classmate: former high school valedictorian Paul Volkman, who seemed destined for greatness after earning his MD and PhD from the prestigious University of Chicago, but is now serving four consecutive life sentences at a federal prison in Arizona.2024-04-094h 28Get New Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Medicine & NaturopathyGet New Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Medicine & NaturopathyPrescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the 'Pill Mill Killer' by Philip EilPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/751959to listen full audiobooks. Title: Prescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the 'Pill Mill Killer' Author: Philip Eil Narrator: Mike Lenz Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 28 minutes Release date: April 9, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy Publisher's Summary: This haunting and propulsive debut follows a journalist's years-long investigation into his father's old classmate: former high school valedictorian Paul Volkman, who seemed destined for greatness after earning his MD and PhD from the prestigious University of Chicago, but is now serving four consecutive life sentences...2024-04-094h 28The House of PodThe House of PodEpisode 221 - Prescription for PainKaveh is joined by guest co-host Dr. Arghavan Salles and author Philip Eil to discuss the case of Dr. Paul Volkman, a once promising MD/PHD who became a central figure in one of the largest pill mill operations our country has ever seen. Pick up Philip's new book Prescription for Pain wherever books are sold! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-081h 25True Crime News: The PodcastTrue Crime News: The PodcastDoctor sentenced to life for overdose of patients in opioid pill mill schemeThis Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A doctor convicted after operating an opioid pill mill that left multiple patients dead.Philip Eil joins host Ana Garcia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-03-2955 minAccess UtahAccess UtahRevisiting The "Pill Mill Killer" on Tuesday's Access UtahWe revisit our conversation with Philip Eil about his book Prescription for Pain. It follows his years-long investigation into his father’s old classmate: former high school valedictorian Paul Volkman, who once seemed destined for greatness after earning his MD and his PhD from the prestigious University of Chicago but is now serving four consecutive life sentences at a federal prison in Arizona.2024-02-2050 minBartholomewtownBartholomewtownJournalist/Author Philip Eil Talks His Upcoming, Debut Book Prescription for Pain: How A Once Promising Doctor Became the “Pill Mill Killer"Send us a textProvidence, RI-based journalist/author Philip Eil discusses his upcoming, debut book Prescription for Pain: How A Once Promising Doctor Became the “Pill Mill Killer", plus his journey as a creator, Rhode Island news and The Washington Bridge. https://www.philipeil.com Support the show2024-02-1632 minNot Your Average IV UserNot Your Average IV UserNot Your Average IV User Episode 30 - Philip EilNYAIVU has been both humbling and rewarding - having guests discuss their deepest and darkest days so candidly while simultaneously choosing this platform to share their hard won victories and triumphs. In Ep. 030 we welcome Philip Eil, a freelance journalist based in Rhode Island, who has been at work for over a decade chronicling a story closely related to this project. Below, from Philip: “I’m writing a book about Paul Volkman, who was a pain-clinic doctor in Portsmouth from 2003 to 2005 (and for a few additional months in Chillicothe) before he was shut down by the...2023-03-031h 04Under the Radar PodcastUnder the Radar PodcastRegional News: Stoned Dogs, Maine Women Make History (Again) and Free Snowy Day LunchesThis week on Under the Radar with Callie Crossley – The Cape’s newest drug problem is marijuana poisoning and the victims are not who you'd expect - dogs. Also, Maine's first female governor, Janet Mills, continues to make history with her woman-majority cabinet. And a new program sponsored by the City of Providence is providing kids with free meals on snow days. Those stories and more on our regional news round table. Guests: Arnie Arnesen - Host of The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen from WNHN Philip Eil - Providence-based free-lance journalist Paul...2019-03-0357 minUnder the Radar PodcastUnder the Radar PodcastRegional News Round Table: Mixed Reactions For A Syringe Exchange, Businesses Helping Mothers And MoreThis week on Under the Radar with Callie Crossley we discussed the mixed reactions to an East Falmouth syringe exchange program. We also talked about how new mothers are getting support from New Hampshire businesses. And Rhode Island revisits a plan to pay people to move there. It’s our regional news round table! Guests: Arnie Arnesen — host of WNHN's “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen” Philip Eil — freelance journalist in Providence, Rhode Island Paul Pronovost — executive editor of the Cape Cod Times Later in the show: Former First Lady M...2019-01-0657 minUnder the Radar PodcastUnder the Radar PodcastRegional News: Guns On ATVs, MV Ferry Troubles and More! Plus, America's Tradition Of Student-Led ActivismIt's regional roundtable time! It could soon be legally to carry loaded guns on ATVs and snowmobiles in New Hampshire. Will you soon have to pay to watch online porn in Rhode Island? And the Martha's Vineyard ferry has broken down ... again. Listen for the latest news from New Hampshire, Rhode Island and the Cape! Guests: Arnie Arnesen, Philip Eil, Patrick Cassidy. In this week's Lagniappe segment: Sit-ins, boycotts, occupations and demonstrations -- the United States has a long history of protests, from the Founding Fathers to #NeverAgain. We explore America's tradition of student-led activism. Guests: Peter Levine, of...2018-03-2557 minUnder the Radar PodcastUnder the Radar PodcastRegional News: Paid Sick Leave, Racist Comments and A Privatized Rail LineCould a privatized rail line connect New Hampshire residents to Massachusetts and Rhode Island? Paid sick leave is official in Rhode Island: Could this help or hurt the state's economy? And the first medical marijuana plants in Cape Cod are flowering! What happens next? All that and more on this week's regional news roundtable. Guests: Arnie Arnesen, of WNHN's "The Attitude With Arnie Arnesen"; Philip Eil, freelance journalist in Providence, R.I.; and Paul Pronovost, editor of the Cape Cod Times.2017-10-0135 minUnder the Radar PodcastUnder the Radar PodcastRegional News: Job Numbers, Voter-Fraud Investigation And The 'Fun Police'Will police curb rowdy beach-goers on Cape Cod? A New Hampshire white nationalist at the center of a viral Vice documentary turns himself in after warrants out for his arrest. And free community-college tuition in Rhode Island: Is it too good to be true? All that and more on this week's regional news roundtable! Guests: Arnie Arnesen, host of WNHN's "The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen"; Philip Eil, freelance journalist based in Providence, R.I.; and Patrick Cassidy, news editor of the Cape Cod Times.2017-08-3132 minUnder the Radar PodcastUnder the Radar PodcastDangerous Ticks, A Push For More Civics Lessons And Budget Battle In R.I.On this week's regional roundtable, we discuss how New Hampshire is pushing for more social studies and civics education in schools, a dangerous tick disease in Cape Cod, the latest in the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe's land-ownership dispute and what the hold-up is regarding Rhode Island's state budget. Guests: Arnie Arnesen, of WNHN's "The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen"; Philip Eil, freelance journalist based in Providence, R.I.; and Paul Pronovost, editor of the Cape Cod Times.2017-07-1034 minCincinnati Magazine PodcastCincinnati Magazine PodcastInside the Issue: July 2017Here in Cincinnati—and America, really—we mark summer with an uptick in our hot dog consumption. The Queen City's past and present is practically a giant, continuous sausage link, hence our July coverage package exploring our current Golden Age of Hot Dogs. We peel back the casing on how the package came to be, and then discuss Justin Williams' feature on Sean McCarthy and his Cincinnati Strongman persona, as well as Philip Eil's tragic tail of a Portsmouth pill mill. Finally, we wish Adam Flango farewell.2017-07-0700 minUnder the Radar PodcastUnder the Radar PodcastRacism At UNH, Coyotes On The Cape And Sharks On Land And WaterWill the threat of sharks force change on a decades-old Provincetown event? How is the University of New Hampshire dealing with a plague of racism among its student body? And Providence's reputation for government correction continues. All that and more on this week's regional news roundtable! Guests: Arnie Arnesen, of WNHN's "The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen"; Philip Eil, freelance journalist based in Providence, R.I.; and Paul Pronovost, editor of the Cape Cod Times.2017-05-2236 minUnder the Radar PodcastUnder the Radar PodcastRegional News: Food Stamps in N.H., Cheap Flights to Europe and MoreCould politics put food stamps out of reach for some New Hampshire residents? Will new flights from Rhode Island’s T.F. Green Airport help the state’s economy lift off? And a Hyannis man’s story may earn Oscar gold at this year's Academy Awards. It's our regional news round-up, featuring Arnie Arnesen of "The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen," Paul Pronovost of the Cape Cod Times, and Philip Eil, freelance journalist in Providence, R.I.2017-02-2737 minIRE RadioIRE RadioBONUS: The State of the FOIAIt’s been 50 years since the federal Freedom of Information Act was signed into law. A lot’s happened since then – not all of it good for the press. We’re calling this bonus episode "The State of the FOIA" because, over the next 30 minutes, we’ll be talking to three experts to figure out what our open records law looks like today and where we go from here. Media law scholar Jonathan Peters will provide some context on changes to the law, and reporters Philip Eil and Jason Leopold will help prepare us for our next FOIA battle by sharing st...2016-12-1934 minSonic WatermelonsSonic WatermelonsPhil Eil Visits Sonic Watermelons, April 12, 2016Phil Eil Visits Sonic Watermelons, April 12, 2016 **** Original Episode Title: We have freedom to access information but do we really? Phil Eil tells us a story or two about the FOIA. *** Original Episode Date: April 12, 2016 *** Name of Guest(s): Philip Eil, former/final editor of the Providence Phoenix, adjunct lecturer at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), freelance journalist *** Original Episode Summary: On today's show we speak with Phil Eil, a local journalist and the former - and final - editor of the Providence Phoenix, who has a passion for the truth. One area his passion has taken him is...2016-05-1538 minTales to TerrifyTales to TerrifyTales to Terrify 188 Arthur DavisComing Up:Good Evening / Show News: 00:40Arthur Davis’s Dining with the Devil read by Drew Sebesteny: 05:28Pleasant Dreams: 34:52Pertinent Links:Manor House: Gathering Dark: http://www.manorhouseshow.com/#!gathering-dark-contest/c164yFear the Walking Dead: http://www.amc.com/shows/fear-the-walking-deadFiend by Peter Stenson: http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/220158/fiend-by-peter-stenson/The Unlikely Reanimation of H. P. Lovecraft by Philip Eil: 2015-08-2836 min