264. The Haunting History of Cannabis: Why the War on Drugs Failed + Building a Better Future
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 industry can move toward social justice. Tune in to understand how cannabis can right past wrongs and create a more just future.
“If we’re recognizing that prohibition is a failed policy, why is it that we would still leave the individuals who were criminalized and our society to deal with the negative ramifications or effects of that prohibition? It makes no sense, right? We’ve recognized it’s a failure. We’re looking to move on. Let’s bring the people who are negatively harmed along with us.”
If you enjoyed this episode, we’d recommend Episode 95, 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed with Evelynn LaChapelle.
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Waiting to Inhale: Cannabis Legalization and the Fight for Racial Justice
Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon
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