Chris McGreal reports on the web of doctors, pharmacists and drug companies that made rural Mingo county, West Virginia, the opioid capital of America. And: Emma Barnett on why we need to be better at talking about periods

Guardian reporter Chris McGreal talks to Rachel Humphreys about the opioid crisis, which is the worst drug epidemic in American history. During his reporting, he looked at why were millions of opioid pills were being sent to small towns in West Virginia, and the fallout from that drug addiction. West Virginia still has the highest overdose rate per capita.

States are now joining together to fight for compensation. The first federal case is due to begin today which will decide on what could be a comprehensive financial settlement across the country.

And: broadcaster Emma Barnett on why we all need to talk about periods.