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Are you ready for a new drug? In this episode I interview neuroscientist Matthew Baggott about his new company, Tactogen, which is synthesizing and bringing to market new MDMA-like substances. We also discuss the pros and cons of the new psychedelic renaissance, what the mainstreaming of psychedelics might look like in the near future and how it might affect the underground culture, especially with the entrance of big money capitalists like Peter Thiel and the dreaded Compass Pathways. Transcript of the Introduction Hi everyone. In this episode I interview neuroscientist Matthew Baggott. Matthew has been a friend and colleague of mine for over twenty years. He was an early consultant for DanceSafe and he’s recently founded a company, Tactogen, which seeks to synthesize and market new MDMA-like drugs, or entactogens. This is a fascinating interview. In it, we discuss the pros and cons of the new psychedelic renaissance, what the mainstreaming of psychedelics might look like and how it might affect the underground culture, especially with the entrance of big money capitalists like Peter Thiel and the dreaded Compass Pathways. We talk about upcoming models for prescription psychedelics, including the potential for take-home prescriptions… what the lack of trained psychedelic therapists is going to mean for medical legalization, how the decriminalization movement and growing recreational psychedelic use, interfaces with the medical psychedelic movement, and a lot more… I did this interview a few months ago and what’s really interesting to me is that between then and now I actually had the opportunity to try a new entactogen that I had never taken before: 5-MAPB, or 5-methyl-amino-proply-benzo-furan. And I have to say…. It was great! I loved it. It was similar to MDMA, but unlike other entatctogens I’ve taken, I didn’t feel it was missing anything. It was a complete experience. And for me that’s different, because when I take other entactogens, like MDA (also known as Sass), or methylone (a cathinone class drug) … I always feel like I didn’t quite get where I wanted to be, as if the drug is trying to be like MDMA but just doesn’t quite get all the way there. So there’s always a feeling that something’s missing. But with 5-MAPB, I didn’t have that feeling. There was a kind of whole emotional component, a complete stress-free state like there is with MDMA. But the difference was there wasn’t that gushing, sort of overwhelming emotional empathy like there is with MDMA. It wasn’t mushy, in other words. There was a bit more… discernment I guess… like you don’t feel compelled to tell complete strangers that you love them. One way I like to describe it is that I used to think MDMA was just one effect, a continuous single effect. Call it the MDMA-entactogenic effect. And that other MDMA-like entactogens get you part of the way there. So like MDA or methylone always felt to me like “lesser” entactogens in this way. They only got you part of the way up the MDMA-like ladder, if you will. But after taking 5-MAPB, I now realize there are two distinct effects from MDMA. Because 5-MAPB (to me at least) produces one of them in full completeness. And that would be the stress relief, and the sociability. The taking away of social anxiety. In this regard 5-MAPB felt exactly like MDMA. It wasn’t lesser in this regard. And this is something MDA and methylone don’t have. To me. So if you can imagine two effects from MDMA. One the stress relief, and the other the mushy lovey-dovey part, 5-MAPB has all of one and none of the other. And given that I can no longer experience either with MDMA (because I’ve taken it too many times), I must say I am thrilled to have discovered 5-MAPB. Anyway, when I did this interview with Matthew, I hadn’t had the 5-MAPB experience yet, and you’ll hear I open with skepticism of him or anyone actually being able to find other entactogens similar to MDMA. He sort of convinces me in the interview that they’re out there, but how strange that just a few weeks later I actually take one. And now I’m even more excited than ever at the potential to find even more, which is what Matthew’s start-up is attempting to do… with machine-learning algorithms, actually, which you’ll soon hear about in the interview. So I’m gonna keep this intro short. I do want to say that I’m beginning work on my documentary again after taking two years off, so that’s exciting. And the worst of covid MAY be coming to an end, at least in the US, which means we MAY see festivals start up again sooner than expected. So maybe life will get back to normal soon. But of course we have to watch closely what’s happening in India, and Brazil right now. Horrible. It shows that things can change quickly, and for the worse, as the virus mutates. So far the vaccines are amazingly effective, even with all the known variants, but we need to get them distributed fast, and globally, before even newer variants appear that may escape the vaccines. And while you or I can’t do much to speed up vaccine distribution, there is something we can do. And that is, get vaccinated. Mutations occur much more easily in non-vaccinated populations, so please, get your damn vaccine. I got mine. The risks of the vaccines are minuscule, whereas the risks of Covid are not as minuscule. Ok enough of that. Let’s get right to it. Here’s my interview with Matthew Baggott. [Matthew's new company, Tactogen can be found here.]
In this week's episode, David and Josh interview Melanie Johnson, Director of Multicultural Affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington. Melanie has been working in diversity and inclusion since 2012 and has worked at several universities such as Southern Methodist University (SMU), Tulane University, Tarleton State University, before settling down at UTA. Melanie brings her unique perspective as a biracial German and black woman navigating diversity and inclusion work. She talks about her experience with organizing Black Lives Matter protests, working with anti-discrimination movements in Dallas, building social justice curriculum, and more! Below are organizations that are mentioned in this podcast where you can continue to take strategic action for social change: Mothers Against Police Brutality - a Dallas-based organization that seeks to redesign the system that protects trigger-happy police officers from ever facing murder charges. Founder Collette Flanagan's son was killed by a Dallas police officer who was never punished for his actions. MAPB ultimately hopes to restore trust between police and the citizens they serve; it calls for greater civil rights, policy reform and police accountability. Innocence Project of Texas - a nonprofit human service organization that provides legal and investigation assistance to low-income Texas citizens who were convicted of crimes they did not commit. They work to gain their freedom and exonerate them. Innocence Project of Texas also advocates for the adoption of laws to improve (reform) the criminal justice system and prevent wrongful convictions Dallas For Change - a coalition showcasing and inspiring community outreach, volunteerism, and activism with the hope that individual acts will effect collective change Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) - a national nonprofit organization of black youth activists working to create justice and freedom for all. Although it was originally founded in Chicago in 2013, it's since opened a Dallas chapter. Donations to BYP100 will support the organization's daily work as well as provide bail funds, legal support and mutual aid for black activists. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) - the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. Their mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Local NAACP Chapters - Arlington, Texas, Dallas, Texas, Fort Worth / Tarrant County, Texas, and more! Time Stamps: 3:06 Who is Melanie Johnson? 7:00 Living German and Black 13:16 The Savior Complex at Tulane University 18:22 Social Justice Curriculum 25:58 No Kung Fu! 33:34 The Power of Social Media 36:28 Taking Strategic Action 46:18 The Future of the Movement 52:20 Defund the Police? 62:20 What Can We Do Now?
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This special report includes the audio from Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawling's news conference Sep 10 2018. DA Johnson made a statement about the arrest of Amber Guyger on manslaughter charges and answered questions related to the shooting of Botham Jean by DPD officer Amber Guyger. Also in attendance at the new conference were Botham Jean's family, the family's attorneys, and the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Allen Chastanet
This special report includes the audio from Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawling's news conference Sep 10 2018. DA Johnson made a statement about the arrest of Amber Guyger on manslaughter charges and answered questions related to the shooting of Botham Jean by DPD officer Amber Guyger.Also in attendance at the new conference were Botham Jean's family, the family's attorneys, and the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Allen Chastanet
This special report includes the audio from Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawling's news conference Sep 10 2018. DA Johnson made a statement about the arrest of Amber Guyger on manslaughter charges and answered questions related to the shooting of Botham Jean by DPD officer Amber Guyger.Also in attendance at the new conference were Botham Jean's family, the family's attorneys, and the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Allen Chastanet
This show is dedicated to the MOTHERS AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY organization. MAPB is the recipient of a combined $35,000 donation from Colin Kaepernick and Snoop Dogg to continue to help bring light to law enforcement brutality issues.In this podcast K Rose talks with special guest James Dunn, host of the new podcast Dunn on Dallas about MAPB and other news.The primary mission of the Community Connection Radio Show featuring Jacey is to educate and inform listeners around the world about some of the injustice, brutality and corruption that is present in law enforcement, government and business organizations. CCRS also works to promote entrepreneurship and good business leadership around the world. Listen to original shows Tuesdays at 5p gmt / 12p est / 11a cst / 9a pst on the internet radio stations SoMetro Talk and SoMetro Radio. Both stations are original member stations of the GET GLOBAL NETWORK.
This show is dedicated to the MOTHERS AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY organization. MAPB is the recipient of a combined $35,000 donation from Colin Kaepernick and Snoop Dogg to continue to help bring light to law enforcement brutality issues. In this podcast K Rose talks with special guest James Dunn, host of the new podcast Dunn on Dallas about MAPB and other news. The primary mission of the Community Connection Radio Show featuring Jacey is to educate and inform listeners around the world about some of the injustice, brutality and corruption that is present in law enforcement, government and business organizations. CCRS also works to promote entrepreneurship and good business leadership around the world. Listen to original shows Tuesdays at 5p gmt / 12p est / 11a cst / 9a pst on the internet radio stations SoMetro Talk and SoMetro Radio. Both stations are original member stations of the GET GLOBAL NETWORK.
This show is dedicated to the MOTHERS AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY organization. MAPB is the recipient of a combined $35,000 donation from Colin Kaepernick and Snoop Dogg to continue to help bring light to law enforcement brutality issues.In this podcast K Rose talks with special guest James Dunn, host of the new podcast Dunn on Dallas about MAPB and other news.The primary mission of the Community Connection Radio Show featuring Jacey is to educate and inform listeners around the world about some of the injustice, brutality and corruption that is present in law enforcement, government and business organizations. CCRS also works to promote entrepreneurship and good business leadership around the world. Listen to original shows Tuesdays at 5p gmt / 12p est / 11a cst / 9a pst on the internet radio stations SoMetro Talk and SoMetro Radio. Both stations are original member stations of the GET GLOBAL NETWORK.
This podcast includes our final interview with the MOTHERS AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY (MAPB) organization leadership. We interview John Fullinwider a north Texas activist for over forty years and a key part in the leadership of MAPB.Jacey also reflects on how she started working with MAPB after the Dallas Police killed Jason Harrison in Dallas.Listen to the Community Connection Radio Show ft Jacey Tues at 12p est / 11a cst / 9a pst on the GET GLOBAL NETWORK stations like SoMetro Talk and SoMetro Radio. Download the SoMetro Mag app from the iTunes and Google Play stores to hear SoMetro Talk on the go and to hear other podcasts from the Get Global Network. Select podcasts are also available on iHeart Radio, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spreaker and other podcast networks.
This podcast includes our final interview with the MOTHERS AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY (MAPB) organization leadership. We interview John Fullinwider a north Texas activist for over forty years and a key part in the leadership of MAPB. Jacey also reflects on how she started working with MAPB after the Dallas Police killed Jason Harrison in Dallas. Listen to the Community Connection Radio Show ft Jacey Tues at 12p est / 11a cst / 9a pst on the GET GLOBAL NETWORK stations like SoMetro Talk and SoMetro Radio. Download the SoMetro Mag app from the iTunes and Google Play stores to hear SoMetro Talk on the go and to hear other podcasts from the Get Global Network. Select podcasts are also available on iHeart Radio, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spreaker and other podcast networks.
This podcast includes our final interview with the MOTHERS AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY (MAPB) organization leadership. We interview John Fullinwider a north Texas activist for over forty years and a key part in the leadership of MAPB.Jacey also reflects on how she started working with MAPB after the Dallas Police killed Jason Harrison in Dallas.Listen to the Community Connection Radio Show ft Jacey Tues at 12p est / 11a cst / 9a pst on the GET GLOBAL NETWORK stations like SoMetro Talk and SoMetro Radio. Download the SoMetro Mag app from the iTunes and Google Play stores to hear SoMetro Talk on the go and to hear other podcasts from the Get Global Network. Select podcasts are also available on iHeart Radio, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spreaker and other podcast networks.
This podcast features a few of the speeches from the Rally Against White Supremacy that was held Sat Aug 19 in Dallas Tx at the city hall plaza. During this podcast you will hear from Dr Michael W Waters from the Joy Tabernacle AME Church; John Fullenwinder and Sara Mokuria from Mother Against Police Brutality and Earnest Walker, activist and founder of the FEED A MILLION VETS organization, someone we have interviewed before here on the CCRSWe also interviewed James Dunn from Dallas TX about his petition to change the name of a Dallas freeway that was named after a Dallas mayor and former kkk member.In the last segment, of the podcast, we interview Carol Robinson and her son Diamond. Ms Robinson is our Entrepreneur in the Neighborhood guest this week and the owner and founder of We Are Uniforms based in Dallas TX.Listen to the CCRS Tues at 12p est / 11a cst / 9a pst on the Get Global Network stations SoMetro Talk and SoMetro Radio during the SoMetro Midday programing block.
This podcast features a few of the speeches from the Rally Against White Supremacy that was held Sat Aug 19 in Dallas Tx at the city hall plaza. During this podcast you will hear from Dr Michael W Waters from the Joy Tabernacle AME Church; John Fullenwinder and Sara Mokuria from Mother Against Police Brutality and Earnest Walker, activist and founder of the FEED A MILLION VETS organization, someone we have interviewed before here on the CCRS We also interviewed James Dunn from Dallas TX about his petition to change the name of a Dallas freeway that was named after a Dallas mayor and former kkk member. In the last segment, of the podcast, we interview Carol Robinson and her son Diamond. Ms Robinson is our Entrepreneur in the Neighborhood guest this week and the owner and founder of We Are Uniforms based in Dallas TX. Listen to the CCRS Tues at 12p est / 11a cst / 9a pst on the Get Global Network stations SoMetro Talk and SoMetro Radio during the SoMetro Midday programing block.
This podcast features a few of the speeches from the Rally Against White Supremacy that was held Sat Aug 19 in Dallas Tx at the city hall plaza. During this podcast you will hear from Dr Michael W Waters from the Joy Tabernacle AME Church; John Fullenwinder and Sara Mokuria from Mother Against Police Brutality and Earnest Walker, activist and founder of the FEED A MILLION VETS organization, someone we have interviewed before here on the CCRSWe also interviewed James Dunn from Dallas TX about his petition to change the name of a Dallas freeway that was named after a Dallas mayor and former kkk member.In the last segment, of the podcast, we interview Carol Robinson and her son Diamond. Ms Robinson is our Entrepreneur in the Neighborhood guest this week and the owner and founder of We Are Uniforms based in Dallas TX.Listen to the CCRS Tues at 12p est / 11a cst / 9a pst on the Get Global Network stations SoMetro Talk and SoMetro Radio during the SoMetro Midday programing block.
June 17 2017 Several Texas organizations marched together in THE MARCH TO END POLICE BRUTALITY. The march started at St Paul UMC in downtown Dallas and ended at the newly reclaimed Santos Rodriguez Park (Pike Park) just outside the northwest section of downtown.
June 17 2017 Several Texas organizations marched together in THE MARCH TO END POLICE BRUTALITY. The march started at St Paul UMC in downtown Dallas and ended at the newly reclaimed Santos Rodriguez Park (Pike Park) just outside the northwest section of downtown.
June 17 2017 Several Texas organizations marched together in THE MARCH TO END POLICE BRUTALITY. The march started at St Paul UMC in downtown Dallas and ended at the newly reclaimed Santos Rodriguez Park (Pike Park) just outside the northwest section of downtown.
Community Connection Radio Show featuring Jacey Special EventThis podcast features a recording from the Mothers Against Police Brutality fall Workshop series recorded September 27th 2016 at the South Dallas Cultural Center in Dallas Texas. The topic for this podcast is: GRAND JURY and TRIAL JURY HOW YOU CAN HELP DELIVER JUSTICE. Please take the time to support organizations like MAPB because they are doing great work in communities across the country.
Community Connection Radio Show featuring Jacey Special EventThis podcast features a recording from the Mothers Against Police Brutality fall Workshop series recorded October 4th 2016 at the South Dallas Cultural Center in Dallas Texas. The topic for this podcast is: STRIDE TOWARD JUSTICE 9 STEPS TO CHANGE POLICING IN AMERICA. Please take the time to support organizations like MAPB because they are doing great work in communities across the country.
Community Connection Radio Show featuring Jacey Special EventThis podcast features a recording from the Mothers Against Police Brutality fall Workshop series recorded September 27th 2016 at the South Dallas Cultural Center in Dallas Texas. The topic for this podcast is: GRAND JURY and TRIAL JURY HOW YOU CAN HELP DELIVER JUSTICE. Please take the time to support organizations like MAPB because they are doing great work in communities across the country.
Community Connection Radio Show featuring Jacey Special Event This podcast features a recording from the Mothers Against Police Brutality fall Workshop series recorded September 27th 2016 at the South Dallas Cultural Center in Dallas Texas. The topic for this podcast is: GRAND JURY and TRIAL JURY HOW YOU CAN HELP DELIVER JUSTICE. Please take the time to support organizations like MAPB because they are doing great work in communities across the country.
Community Connection Radio Show featuring Jacey Special Event This podcast features a recording from the Mothers Against Police Brutality fall Workshop series recorded October 4th 2016 at the South Dallas Cultural Center in Dallas Texas. The topic for this podcast is: STRIDE TOWARD JUSTICE 9 STEPS TO CHANGE POLICING IN AMERICA. Please take the time to support organizations like MAPB because they are doing great work in communities across the country.
Community Connection Radio Show featuring Jacey Special EventThis podcast features a recording from the Mothers Against Police Brutality fall Workshop series recorded October 4th 2016 at the South Dallas Cultural Center in Dallas Texas. The topic for this podcast is: STRIDE TOWARD JUSTICE 9 STEPS TO CHANGE POLICING IN AMERICA. Please take the time to support organizations like MAPB because they are doing great work in communities across the country.
Listen to The Community Connection Radio Show ft Jacey Tuesdays at 12p est / 11a cst / 9a pst on the GET GLOBAL NETWORK stations like SoMetro Radio, SoMetro Talk, Yessurr FM and Big Red Radio Nation
Listen to The Community Connection Radio Show ft Jacey Tuesdays at 12p est / 11a cst / 9a pst on the GET GLOBAL NETWORK stations like SoMetro Radio, SoMetro Talk, Yessurr FM and Big Red Radio Nation
Listen to The Community Connection Radio Show ft Jacey Tuesdays at 12p est / 11a cst / 9a pst on the GET GLOBAL NETWORK stations like SoMetro Radio, SoMetro Talk, Yessurr FM and Big Red Radio Nation
Community Connection Radio Show featuring Jacey Special EventThis podcast features a recording from the Mothers Against Police Brutality fall Workshop series recorded September 20th 2016 at the South Dallas Cultural Center in Dallas Texas. The topic for this podcast is: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WHEN THE POLICE STOP YOU. Please take the time to support organizations like MAPB because they are doing great work in communities across the country.
Community Connection Radio Show featuring Jacey Special Event This podcast features a recording from the Mothers Against Police Brutality fall Workshop series recorded September 20th 2016 at the South Dallas Cultural Center in Dallas Texas. The topic for this podcast is: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WHEN THE POLICE STOP YOU. Please take the time to support organizations like MAPB because they are doing great work in communities across the country.
Community Connection Radio Show featuring Jacey Special EventThis podcast features a recording from the Mothers Against Police Brutality fall Workshop series recorded September 13th 2016 at the South Dallas Cultural Center in Dallas Texas. The topic for this podcast is: DALLAS, AMERICA'S GREATEST UNTOLD STORY OF POLICE BRUTALITY. Please take the time to support organizations like MAPB because they are doing great work in communities across the country.
Community Connection Radio Show featuring Jacey Special EventThis podcast features a recording from the Mothers Against Police Brutality fall Workshop series recorded September 13th 2016 at the South Dallas Cultural Center in Dallas Texas. The topic for this podcast is: DALLAS, AMERICA'S GREATEST UNTOLD STORY OF POLICE BRUTALITY. Please take the time to support organizations like MAPB because they are doing great work in communities across the country.
Community Connection Radio Show featuring Jacey Special EventThis podcast features a recording from the Mothers Against Police Brutality fall Workshop series recorded September 20th 2016 at the South Dallas Cultural Center in Dallas Texas. The topic for this podcast is: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WHEN THE POLICE STOP YOU. Please take the time to support organizations like MAPB because they are doing great work in communities across the country.
Community Connection Radio Show featuring Jacey Special Event This podcast features a recording from the Mothers Against Police Brutality fall Workshop series recorded September 13th 2016 at the South Dallas Cultural Center in Dallas Texas. The topic for this podcast is: DALLAS, AMERICA'S GREATEST UNTOLD STORY OF POLICE BRUTALITY. Please take the time to support organizations like MAPB because they are doing great work in communities across the country.