The Local Lens is a public health podcast going inside one community's experience with the drug epidemic. Everyone in the town of Stanton, KY sees this drug issue differently from each other, either because of their personal lives or professional roles. This show aims to showcase those different perspectives by having honest, in-depth interviews.

Robert Childs joins us for a second round of conversation (click here to hear Part 1). This time, we focus heavily on changing policy. We want the law of our land to encourage good outcomes, making it easy and obvious how people can live healthier.

We would like to state that Robert's comments express only his own self and beliefs -- he does not represent any organizations in this interview.

These are our people, using our voices, telling our stories, because no one sees it like we do.

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