# Episode 89: NBA Ticket Prices + Big Pharma Attempted Silencing

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Podcast: [Ben Kissel Politics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ben-kissel-politics-7385379)
Published: 2026-06-09T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bkpolitics/episodes/Episode-89-NBA-Ticket-Prices--Big-Pharma-Attempted-Silencing-e3khe9e
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Duration seconds: 3069

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Ben talks about a data center in Michigan, Erika Kirk, the price of tickets to see the NBA finals, ICE, Big Pharma trying to silence a doctor, and Graham Platner. If you'd like to call in to leave us a message, please ring us at: 323-515-9095

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