[7.8/10] In many ways, this is the kind of LWT episode I've missed. There's a good main story covering something I was faintly aware of but did not know was deeply in need of reform -- namely rehab facilities. The idea that these entities are not only scarcely licensed or otherwise regulated, not only that few offer evidence-based treatment, but that there's severe difficulty in getting independent info on whether they're good or bad is eye-opening. I'll admit, the humor was more hit or miss in this one, but it was a great mini-expose on the clear problems with the industry.
My only beef is that, unlike a lot of the best LWT segments, there was no suggestion as to the best or clearest path to reform, but at least the show did offer advice on what to do in case you or a loved one needs treatment for addiction, which is certainly important too.
The other segments were solid-to-okay. I appreciated the quick but piercing dive into why John Bolton putting the prospect of a Libya-style denuclearization out there is counterproductive to talks with North Korea. I continue to grow weary of the "aint local news anchors stupid" material. The stuff about the royal wedding was fine, but easy -- kind of like a video buzzfeed article.
Overall, the main segment shouldered most of the load on this one, but it was quite good and the type of story that I come to the show for.
Review by Andrew BloomVIP 9BlockedParent2018-05-22T01:34:11Z
[7.8/10] In many ways, this is the kind of LWT episode I've missed. There's a good main story covering something I was faintly aware of but did not know was deeply in need of reform -- namely rehab facilities. The idea that these entities are not only scarcely licensed or otherwise regulated, not only that few offer evidence-based treatment, but that there's severe difficulty in getting independent info on whether they're good or bad is eye-opening. I'll admit, the humor was more hit or miss in this one, but it was a great mini-expose on the clear problems with the industry.
My only beef is that, unlike a lot of the best LWT segments, there was no suggestion as to the best or clearest path to reform, but at least the show did offer advice on what to do in case you or a loved one needs treatment for addiction, which is certainly important too.
The other segments were solid-to-okay. I appreciated the quick but piercing dive into why John Bolton putting the prospect of a Libya-style denuclearization out there is counterproductive to talks with North Korea. I continue to grow weary of the "aint local news anchors stupid" material. The stuff about the royal wedding was fine, but easy -- kind of like a video buzzfeed article.
Overall, the main segment shouldered most of the load on this one, but it was quite good and the type of story that I come to the show for.