July 14, 2009

Today on Word of Mouth, finding happiness in clean laundry and a new car? We’ll find out why joy sells in a recession economy. Plus, big pharma reaches out to the slums of Caracas. We’ll speak with a reporter who followed one of Venezuela’s newest drug reps on his profitable route. And illegal drug use is on the rise in Alaska’s high schools. We’ll find out why teachers and coaches in Juneau are advocating for mandatory drug tests for high school athletes. And we’ll celebrate Bastille Day with an eco-friendly trip through France and find out why it’s so hard to find a decent meal in a country known for its fine dining.

(Photo by Holly Hayes via Flickr/Creative Commons)