On this episode we talk to Johann Hari about his book Chasing the Scream and why everything we thought we know about drugs, addiction and the war on drugs is wrong. Plus, what's Billie Holiday gotta do with it? Find out on this episode! It's really not hyperbole to say that this book will change the way you think about drugs, addiction and the war on drugs. Get the book that Naomi Klein calls, “Superb journalism and thrilling story-telling," Noam Chomsky calls, “Wonderful… I couldn’t put it down,” and Amy Goodman calls “An astounding book." if you donate $125 you get a copy of "Chasing the Scream." http://www.give2wbai.org/product_p/nb0093.htm. An even better deal is paying $25 more and getting "Chasing the Scream" AND "Between The World and Me." http://www.give2wbai.org/product_p/pb0672.htm