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Crackdown

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The drug war, covered by drug users as war correspondents. Crackdown is a monthly podcast about drugs, drug policy and the drug war led by drug user activists and supported by research. Each episode will tell the story of a community fighting for their lives. It’s also about solutions, justice for those we have lost, and saving lives.
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The Underworld Podcast

The Underworld Podcast

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Underworld exposes the secret world of transnational criminal networks that have flourished since there were banks to bust, drugs to smuggle, and scams to run. Journalists Danny Gold and Sean Williams bring their experience reporting on dangerous people and organizations to take listeners on a global tour of mobsters, warlords and crooks - from Brooklyn to Beijing, from the streets to the boardrooms - and everywhere in between. Underworld is a show about heroes, villains, and the barely visi ...
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The Dr. Junkie Show is a podcast hosted by addicted person, convicted criminal, prison educator and college educator Ben Boyce. Topics include drugs and those who use them, media, and communication, along with an overall focus on systems, not (just) people.
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Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds it. Hosted by three badass constitutional law professors-- Leah Litman, Kate Shaw, and Melissa Murray-- Strict Scrutiny provides in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court and its cases, culture, and personalities. Each week, Leah, Kate, and Melissa break down the latest headlines and biggest legal questions facing our country, emphasizing what it all means for our ...
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The War on Drugs

Lava for Good Podcasts

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In 1971, President Nixon declared drug abuse ‘public enemy number one’— the first salvo in America’s War on Drugs. Fifty years later, with drug overdoses in the US at a record high, are we any closer to ‘victory’? The War on Drugs has a more profound effect on society than any of us really understands. It is embedded in the fabric of our culture and permeates our daily lives in visible and invisible ways – perhaps the most daunting pandemic we face. Lava for Good’s The War on Drugs podcast, ...
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An award-winning cannabis podcast for women, by women. Hear joyful stories and useful advice about cannabis for health, well-being, and fun—especially for needs specific to women like stress, sleep, and sex. We cover everything from: What’s the best weed for sex? Can I use CBD for menstrual cramps? What are the effects of the Harlequin strain or Gelato strain? And, why do we prefer to call it “cannabis” instead of “marijuana”? We also hear from you: your first time buying legal weed, and how ...
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A history podcast covering the making of our modern world from 1206-1914. The first season will look at the Taiping Civil War, the largest civil war in history, in which Jesus’ younger brother tries to overthrow the largest empire on earth.
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As Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán goes on trial, VICE News explores his high-stakes case through the stories of people caught up in the drug war in the U.S. and Mexico. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Keeping democracy alive Democracy is not a spectator sport, it requires informed participating citizens. On Keeping Democracy Alive, we delve into dynamics that both inhibit democracy and reinvigorate it. looking into issues from: domestic economic issues to foreign, labor, trade, and education policy, NSA spying, the drug war, prison, police, and judicial issues, electoral and protest politics, middle east realities, right and left wing populism, environmental and energy issues, the wealth ...
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Welcome to Drugs & Stuff. We're a podcast about drugs, harm reduction, mass criminalization, the drug war, and other stuff from the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) – the nation's leading organization working to end the war on drugs. We bring in a wide variety of experts – from scientists to activists, writers to teachers – to hear about how drugs and drug policy play a role in their work and lives. We also offer a peek behind the scenes as we feature DPA staff talking about the work they do.
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Welcome to the Sit Down, a crime history podcast that delves into the long obsessed archives of crime. Weekly, we look at the sinister and evil lives of the world's most ruthless people. Ones that are both alive and dead. Everything from the Mafia, to the drug trade, cartels, terrorists, war criminals, serial killers, white collar criminals and more. Hosted by Jeff Nadu.
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Josh Cybulski’s debut novel explores a generation who were told they could do anything. Some did, and without a doubt still are, and some became disillusioned at the first signs of adversity. Meet Sarge, Messy, Hecky and R-Luv, four media school grads who head towards the booming film industry in Vancouver. Art is a distant memory as they pursue North Hollywood lights and their spoils of sex, drugs, and, let’s face it, more drugs. But, good luck turns bad in Second Story Work as these young ...
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CiTR Documentaries

CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Tune in for insightful work on niche topics. For season 3 we keep it local with work on refugee detention in Vancouver, housing, sexual assault policy, the drug war and more. Subscribe on iTunes & Stitcher!!
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This series interviews experts in the addictions field, with a focus on evidence-based, cutting-edge approaches to substance abuse problems such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), pharmacotherapy, harm reduction, and many, many more. Your host Kenneth Anderson is the founder and CEO of The HAMS Harm Reduction Network and the author of "How to Change Your Drinking: a Harm Reduction Guide to Alcohol."
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I'm an American that is voicing his opinion about travesties within our political and economic systems. One that finally realizes that 'We The People' are responsible for the way we are governed and the people who govern us. One that will not say or accept as a response 'There's nothing I can do about it". One that is not afraid to see the ugly reality of our what our government has become and to envision the evolution that our society could and should embrace in order for all to live a life ...
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Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour

Alyce and Laura Love Star Wars

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Two Star Wars-obsessed Chicagoans discuss everyone’s favorite galaxy far, far away in this bi-weekly happy hour podcast. From the films to the novels and everything in between, hosts Alyce and Laura get you up to date on the latest Star Wars news, complete with some minor wine-induced garbling. Grab your favorite beverage and get toasted with Alyce and Laura. Email us at forcetoastpod@gmail.com
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The Rackets Podcast focuses on news related to organized crime. The subject matter isn't limited to traditional gangsters, such as drug cartels. The show also focuses heavily on white-collar criminals, including corrupt politicians, lobbyists, corporate criminals, crony capitalists, shady government officials, etc. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rackets/support
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The Super High Quality Podcast is the official podcast of The War On Drugs and Super High Quality Records. Presented as a series of audio stories told by the band members and crew and featuring previously unreleased recordings, the Super High Quality Podcast is a real-time oral history of the band's evolution in the studio as well as on the road. Through conversation and music, longtime friend and guitar tech, Dominic East, takes the band's story backstage to share candid insights into life ...
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Kazquillo

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Kazquillo is Spanish for bullet casing, my podcast is about the drug war in Mexico, it goes into great detail which is missing from most English speaking media outlets. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kazquillo/support
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Let's Talk Drugs

ProjectKnow.com

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Let's Talk Drugs is a podcast from ProjectKnow.com that takes an in-depth look at substance abuse in an accurate, digestible way. Using simple language to articulate complex processes, Let's Talk Drugs aims to share up-to-date research with all listeners.
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I want to have fun and help people along the way! I’m a Marine, Iraq War Veteran, Husband, Father and former drug addict. I’ve been around the world, and have lived 10 lives in 40 years. We’ll talk about mental, and physical health. History on all kinds of random topics and people. I also have some great guests lined up to talk about life with! Hang on cuz it’s going to get wild!
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Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Why We Can't Have Nice Things

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A Reason magazine podcast series about the frustrating and foolish policies that drive up prices and limit the availability of vital goods and services. From the regulations that caused a baby formula shortage to the laws that make prescription drugs more expensive, host Eric Boehm explains how these counterproductive policies get made—and why they can be so difficult to undo.
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What do you get when you combine an up and coming music producer with a local drug war veteran? A bunch of Sh*t on the Wall. Join us every week as producer Oscar Rodas is joined with his infamous co host, "No Swine Please," to discuss whatever sh*t is going on in their lives and around the world.
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Bob Crawford (The Avett Brothers) & Dr. Ben Sawyer (MTSU History) share conversations with great thinkers from a variety of backgrounds – historians, artists, legal scholars, political figures and more –who help us uncover the many roads that run between past and present. For more information, visit TheRoadToNow.com If you'd like to support our work, join us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRoadToNow
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Fully Baked Radio provides a platform for grass root activism throughout the country, all while playing many of your favorite indie artist, as well as a wide genre of local tristate musicians. Guest on Fully Baked Radio will include lawyers, doctors, law enforcement, cannabis patients, drug war victims, entrepreneurs and more. Catch Fully Baked Radio live on FullyBakedRadio.com & catch Fully Baked Radio on WPPM 106.5 FM!
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This series is called Actually Making America Great. We aren't Democrat or Republican, but we try to find some common ground as we analyze 5 policies that we believe would have the most impact on the lives of the average American. These are typically issues you won't see talked about on the news or by your Congresspeople, but they should. Our goal with this video series is to make the case for these policies so that America can actually be Great. That only happens with your support. If you a ...
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The Index

Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

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The Index is a podcast based around the Global Organized Crime Index, an online tool that ranks levels of criminality and resilience in 193 countries. From drug trafficking and mafia-style crimes to criminal justice and security – In this series we’ll take a deep dive into the Global Organized Crime Index with leading experts and look at some of the biggest organized crime threats facing countries and regions around the world. The Index was nominated for 'Best Video Podcast' at the 2024 Publ ...
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Longtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Hear Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, and if you've got a topic you want discussed, shoot us an email at plainenglish@spotify.com! You can also find us on tiktok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_
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I wanna have conversations with people about things that affect us all as a society. I find that I have lots of interest in many topics from public finance, taxation, government spending, to health and nutrition, personal development and finance amongst others.
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Most Americans are aware of Colombia’s role in the international drug trade, but we know less about the role that Americans’ played in the story as consumers, smuggling pioneers, and practitioners of a foreign policy that facilitated the rise of Colombian drug production. In this episode, journalist and historian Lina Britto shares the fascinating …
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After an emergency intro looking at the Fifth Circuit’s bonkers mail-in ballot decision, the ladies do a deep dive on two books. First, they speak with New York Times correspondents Lisa Lerer and Elizabeth Dias about The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America. Then, David Pozen of Columbia Law School joins to talk about The Constitution of the War…
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In today’s episode, we dive into the complex history of cannabis legalization and its ongoing impact on racial justice. We sit down with Professor Akwasi Owusu-Bempah and cannabis entrepreneur Tahira Rehmatullah, co-authors of Waiting to Inhale, to explore the failures of the War on Drugs, the inequities in cannabis-related arrests, and how the ind…
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In this episode, Stephanie Vasquez joins us to discuss her debut novel All Our Wars, delving into themes of family, violence, and the layered complexities surrounding the war on drugs. With a background in journalism, Stephanie explains how her investigative approach influenced the novel's structure and narrative, helping her navigate sensitive top…
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In many cases, the government's attempts at regulating health care markets are complex, convoluted operations—and seeing the consequences of those policies can be tricky. Other times, however, it is very straightforward: the government just says "no." When that happens, it doesn't matter what patients need or what doctors want. In its rush to preve…
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Rackets Podcast #26 This episode explores the geopolitics of why Myanmar is now the top producer of opium. Myanmar's military junta launched a coup in 2021 and it profits from this black market, along with other organized crime rackets. A massive humanitarian crisis has ensued from a regime that is guilty of numerous war crimes. Several of the rebe…
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We made it to Election Day, which means it’s time for a collective deep breath. To lighten the mood, we’re hosting a friendly face-off between two iconic strains: Kamala Kush and Trump OG. Join us as we dive into the origins, aromas, and cozy effects of each strain, designed to help you unwind during these intense times. No matter how the election …
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In Episode 125, hosts Alyce and Laura are* old and amazing and celebrating everything Star Wars, which is also old and amazing! - We shall henceforth tackle all arguments and confrontations with the energy and attitude of a toddler - Star Wars movie drama continues with the most recent writer’s exit (Variety via Puck News) - There’s a new trailer f…
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From a village in rural Turkey, Huseyin Baybasin emerged as one of the most powerful drug lords in Europe, setting up a global heroin trafficking ring. Stepping into the vacuum left by the downfall of the French Connection, Baybasin and his clan, dubbed "The Family," brought in billions of dollars of opium from Afghanistan through Iran and smuggled…
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Today’s guest (our final preelection guest) is David Wasserman, political analyst with the Cook Political Report, who also helps out with the NBC decision desk. There are dozens, maybe hundreds, of people whose job on election night is to help Americans understand when we can safely call specific districts and states for Congress, Senate, or the pr…
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After diving deep on a wild story about Justice Alito palling around with a German princess, Melissa, Kate, and Leah take a look at pending SCOTUS cases, including some that could be affected by the outcome of the election. They also take a look at a crucial case in the 5th circuit about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Follow us on I…
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Jason Villeggiante and Christina Dizon are career firefighters and founders of Tactical Sleep Rescue. We discuss their respective journeys into the fire service, the impact of sleep deprivation on acute and chronic health, yoga, breathwork, the firefighter work week, their programme and so much more. Christina is the founder of Biohacked Firefighte…
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Former prison gang shot-caller Ronnie Harrell reveals his journey from a life of violent crime and gang leadership within some of America’s most brutal prisons to personal transformation and advocacy. Ronnie, once a high-ranking member of the Nazi Low Riders and affiliated with the Aryan Brotherhood, shares raw, first-hand insights into prison life…
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In this episode, the hosts discuss various recent comic book releases and adaptations, exploring themes of storytelling, artwork, and character development. They delve into specific titles such as Absolute Wonder Woman, Standstill, and Conan the Barbarian, sharing their thoughts on the quality and direction of these comics. The conversation also to…
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In this conversation, the participants discuss their reading experiences for the month of October, sharing insights on various books, including graphic novels and fantasy literature. They delve into themes of world-building, the impact of different genres, and personal preferences in reading. The discussion also touches on the influence of classic …
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In this episode, Steve Clark shares his journey as a writer, painter, and filmmaker, delving into his latest short story collection, City Swimmers and Other Stories. He reflects on his time at The Paris Review, the role of poetry in his creative process, and the challenges of publishing and translating poetry. Clark also discusses a personal collab…
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Today, a close look at the history of a Pennsylvania town and how that history contains within it the story of the 2024 election. In September, Donald Trump claimed that the city of Charleroi, Pennsylvania, was being overrun by immigrants who brought violence, gangs, and economic destruction. Last month, The Atlantic's George Packer went to Charler…
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You know the saying “hurt people hurt people.” Well, our guest argues “healed people heal people.” Most of us look away from the terribly failed system of justice, but Notre Dame Professor Jason Springs offers us a new path that The post Restorative Justice Works Where Retribution Fails appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Tai Geering is a student athlete, JROTC alumn and my son. I couldn't think of a better person to commemorate this thousanth episode. I know this conversation will be of value to children and parents alike. We discuss being part of a firefighter family, the impact of divorce, the importance of sports, lego, academics, the pressures of graduation, th…
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In this conversation, the participants delve into the works of H.P. Lovecraft, exploring his significant contributions to horror literature, particularly the Cthulhu mythos. They discuss key stories, the evolution of the mythos, personal experiences with Lovecraft's works, and the impact of his writing style. Themes of madness, insignificance, and …
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This week is about the evolution of drugs and the role of big pharma (#Capitalism) in creating and exploding the war on drugs. From Cannabis to Marinol to Spice/K2... From coca leaves to cocaine to crack... From willow tree bark to Aspirin to Ibuprofen... From eucalyptus to amphetamine to methamphetamine to Adderall... From PCP to Ketamine... From …
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Michael Meldish was a longtime associate of the Mafia connected to the Lucchese and Bonanno Crime Family. Meldish was originally from East Harlem and came up in the vicious "Purple Gang," Meldish would spend over a decade in prison and came out to a new world. In 2013, he faced a brutal end. We welcome famed author Scott Deitche to talk about Meldi…
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Joshua A. Strom is a seasoned emergency responder and Director of First Responder Lifeline, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting First Responders in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. With an extensive background in firefighting, search-and-rescue, and wilderness medicine, Joshua co-founded First Responder Lifeline with his wife…
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There’s a mountain of electoral gold which, for the first time, is being mined: graduates of regional public universities. Many of them men. Colleges with “state” in their name. Our guest Washington Monthly editor in chief Paul Glastris talks about The post Tim Walz’s Unique Appeal to Young Men’s Masculinity appeared first on Keeping Democracy Aliv…
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Curious where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on weed? With the election just around the corner, we’re diving into the key cannabis policies shaping the future. In this episode, we explore the positions of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on legalization and what it means for the cannabis industry. Experts Vivien Azer, Katie Neer, and Jane Wes…
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When Bougainville fought an incredible civil war over a colossal mine, and won, its military leader emerged a hero. But he would soon fall under the spell of a conman and cult leader who wanted the Pacific island—and believed himself to be its king. The unlikely pair soon carved an empire out of a coconut palm jungle—and a wild, picaresque myth abo…
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The 'Marengo Trial' lasted years, finally resulting in multiple convictions of the so-called Mocro Mafia, including one of its most infamous leaders, Ridouan Taghi, who was convicted of murder among other things. Who are the Mocro Mafia? They were born out of the Dutch-Moroccan community in the Netherlands during the 90s, starting with the smugglin…
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US immigration policy has become one of the most contentious issues in American politics, but there is one point on which most of us agree: our immigration policy is broken. And while the sheer number of interests involved mean that an easy fix is unlikely, the best place to start is with a sound understanding of how we got the immigration system w…
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Joshua Rose and Dr Gerad Troutman are part of the Global Medical Response team. We discuss how to reduce EMS responses to low acuity calls, addressing ER overcrowding, proving inexpensive alternatives to EMS transport, creating a three tier 911 system, the GMR response to Hurricane Helene and so much more. Nurse Navigation program provides quick an…
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