That's what actually happened with the FDA literally. The oxycodon debacle happened because the funding of the FDA went from being public to private. Companies

That's what actually happened with the FDA literally. The oxycodon debacle happened because the funding of the FDA went from being public to private. Companies wanting a permit for some drugs have to pay fees which end up holding huge power over the FDA. Behind the Bastards had 2 good episodes about it.[0][1] [0]: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-behind-the-bastards-29236323/episode/part-one-the-food-and-drug-92316027/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-behind-the-bastards-29236... [1]: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-behind-the-bastards-29236323/episode/part-two-the-food-and-drug-92423951/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-behind-the-bastards-29236...