Podcasts about War on drugs

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewLouis is the founder of Psychedelist. He was a mathematician in a former life, then I became a smuggler and transportation operative and then after many tragedies developed an organized understanding of the root fundamental skills of MES (mental emotional and spiritual) skill development and growth. He was first introduced to psychedelics in 1995 and have had a long and evolving relationship with multiple entheogens. Louis is passionate about ending the war on drugs and bringing skill development to the forefront of managing substances in our modern world as well as mental health in general.All resources Mentioned on www.florafungapodcast.comWear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next daySupport the show***I am an affiliate with ENERGYBITS (your daily algae tablet packed with nutrients) go visit this link and use code FLORAFUNGA at checkout for 20% off***Get 20% off Sovereignty use code "KK20" Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join my Patreon for only $1/month [THATS only .03 cents a day!]Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.com FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon Help support my plant buying habit by "Buying me a Plant"a twist on buy me a coffee

Hoy nos detenemos el álbum que acaban de lanzar Lucius, el grupo liderado por Jess Wolfe y Holly Laessig; la banda ha llamado a su amigo Adam Granduciel de The War On Drugs para grabar con ellas 'Old Tape', tema que escuchamos en esta sesión de Turbo 3 en la que también te traemos las últimas novedades de Niños Bravos -estreno hoy en Radio 3-, House of Protection, Lapieza y Delabruma.Playlist:THE K'S - SarajevoSAM FENDER - TyrantsTHE WAR ON DRUGS - I Don't Live Here Anymore (feat. Lucius)LUCIUS - Old Tape (feat. Adam Granduciel)LORDE - What Was ThatNIÑOS BRAVOS - TerapiaNIÑOS BRAVOS - No quiero problemasTIBURONA - Pensando en tiDERBY MOTORETA'S BURRITO KACHIMBA - El valleFAT DOG - RunningPENDULUM - Napalm (feat. Joey Valence & Brae)HOUSE OF PROTECTION - I Need More Than ThisLINKIN PARK - UnshatterSCOWL - SpecialBAND OF SKULLS - Hoochie CoochieSTONED AT POMPEII - Don't Try with MeDELABRUMA - La piel no mienteBRKN LOVE - CallousROYAL BLOOD - Lights OutBECK - E-ProBLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB - Ain't No Easy WayKALEO - Back DoorLAPIEZA - Ahora noLOS ESTANQUES Y EL CANIJO DE JEREZ - El murmullo de los perrosSEXY ZEBRAS - Días de mierdaNIÑA POLACA - Perdí los galeones (feat. Sexy Zebras)VIVA SUECIA - Deja encendida una luzARDE BOGOTÁ - Flores de venganzaALIZZZ - Que pasa nenEscuchar audio

On March 11, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by Interpol on a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and transferred to The Hague in the Netherlands to stand trial. The former Philippine leader is accused of crimes against humanity for his deadly war on drugs. Human rights groups say his policies left tens of thousands of Filipino men dead, many of them from poor backgrounds with no proven connections to drug use. But despite these accusations, many Filipinos continue to support Duterte and denounce a worsening security situation, particularly in the capital Manila. Meanwhile, relatives of victims are demanding justice. FRANCE 24's correspondents Alexis Bregere, Mélodie Sforza and Jan Camenzind Broomby report.

Listen on:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i Watch on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredChris discusses the futility of the war on drugs, spotlighting a Wall Street Journal piece by Juan Forero on Colombia's record-high cocaine production of 3,000 tons—eight times 2012 levels. He highlights sophisticated narco-subs shipping cocaine to Asia, Africa, and Australia, where a kilo fetches $200,000 in Saudi Arabia, and notes U.S. demand remains high despite fentanyl's dominance. Markowski questions past U.S. involvement, like CIA ties to South Central LA and guarding Afghan poppy fields, and doubts solutions like legalization or forced recovery, emphasizing that demand drives supply. He recommends Forero's article for its insight into this persistent, complex issue. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

La propuesta de este capítulo es conocer buena parte de la obra de Grateful Dead a través de Covers que han hecho otros artistas. Haremos un recorrido por buena parte de su obra a través de dieciséis canciones que encontramos en once de sus discos. Y para esta noble tarea me voy a basar en una cajota de cinco cds que se publicó en 2016, Day of the Dead, un disco tributo a Grateful Dead impulsado por The National y otros artistas que se publicó a beneficio de la Red Hot Organization, para recaudar fondos para la cura del Sida y otras enfermedades relacionadas. En el disco participan grandísimos nombres como Bill Callahan, The War on Drugs, Stephen Malkmus, Wilco, Mumford and Sons, Kurt Vile, Sharon van Etten, The Flaming Lips, Courtney Barnett, Anhoni, Lucinda Williams o el mismísimo Bob Weir entre otros. Contamos detalles de los grupos que traigo a este especial y de la historia de Grateful Dead, banda formada a principios de los sesenta que pronto se convirtieron en máximos exponentes de la contracultura y el movimiento hippie; del rock psicodélico y del sonido de San Francisco, consolidándose como una de las bandas más innovadoras del rock. Muy influenciados por la psicodelia, fusionaron con maestría estilos como el folk, rock, blues, jazz o country y los disfrutamos con: KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS (con J. Mascis) - Box Of Rain (American Beauty) THE WAR ON DRUGS - Touch of Grey (In The Dark) HISS GOLDEN MESSENGER – Brown Eyed Women (Europe´72 / From The Mars Hotel) THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH - Ship of Fools (From The Mars Hotel) MOSES SUMNEY, JENNY LEWIS & FRIENDS – Cassidy (Reckoning) THE WALKMEN – Ripple (American Beauty) BONNIE "PRINCE" BILLY - If I Had the World to Give (Shakedown Street) PHOSPHORESCENT (con JENNY LEWIS & FRIENDS) – Sugaree (García) THE NATIONAL - Morning Dew (Grateful Dead) COURTNEY BARNETT - New Speedway Boggie (Workingman´s Dead) THIS IS THE KIT - Jack-A-Roe (Reckoning) THE LONE BELOW & FRIENDS - Me and My Uncle (Skull and Roses) ED DROSTE (con BINKI SHAPIRO & FRIENDS) – Loser (García) UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA - Shakedown Street (Shakedown Street) WILCO (con BOB WEIR) - St. Stephen (Aoxomoxoa) PERFUME GENIUS, SHARON VAN ETTEN & FRIENDS - To Lay Me Down (Reckoning)

Megyn Kelly is joined by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard for an exclusive to discuss her new role in the Trump administration, the vacuum of leadership and deep rot in the intel community, her fight against the Deep State, her push for transparency and accountability through declassification, her work on getting to the origins of COVID, her partnership with RFK Jr. and Jay Bhattacharya to see how gain-of-function research connects to the COVID pandemic, what she's learning about whether Dr. Fauci lied under oath, the illegal leaks coming out about internal Iran discussions, the pressure to act against Iran from inside the intel community and the forces in the GOP, the status of the leaks investigations, Trump's courage to choose peace, why the cartels are her number one security concern facing America, how the Biden administration made the challenges much harder, the failures of the war on drugs, the Ukraine mineral deal the Trump administration signed today, Dems refusing to support it, all the Ukraine money that could have helped Hawaii and North Carolina, whether she could run for president in 2028, how she found herself endorsing Trump and in a Trump administration, what qualities she admires about him, and more. Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldSimpliSafe: Visit https://simplisafe.com/MEGYN to claim 50% off & your first month free!120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code MK to save 15%FYSI: https://FYSI.com/Megyn or call 800-877-4000Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow 

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. Economic War: Trump Says Hang Tough, Democrats Cry Recession – First-quarter GDP shows mild contraction, largely due to a surge in pre-tariff imports. Trump blames Biden for lingering weakness but insists his tariffs are reshaping the economy for the better, despite fears of toy shortages and falling consumer confidence. White House Messaging Misstep? Bryan Urges Recommitment to “Economic Revolution” – With approval slipping and the press questioning Trump's strategy, Bryan argues the president must rally Americans daily with a clear mission and message: the Five Bucket Strategy is tough, but worth it. Ukraine Minerals Deal Signed - But with Strings – Trump's long-anticipated minerals deal with Kyiv includes no repayment of past aid, no troop guarantees, and unclear control over key nuclear facilities, raising doubts about its value beyond diplomatic symbolism. India-Pakistan War Looms – After a terror attack in Kashmir, the region teeters on the edge of war. Pakistan denies involvement while India considers retaliation. Both sides are nuclear-armed, and U.S. diplomats are racing to de-escalate the crisis. Spain's Blackout Linked to Solar Power Collapse – The cause remains murky, but critics say overreliance on renewables and lack of grid inertia left the country vulnerable. Germany may face similar risks. France Declares War on Cocaine Cartels – With cartel-linked violence spreading in French towns, lawmakers authorize a sweeping crackdown. Conservative momentum grows as citizens push back against the “Mexicanization” of France. Fake Video Hurts Coca-Cola Sales – A viral false claim that Coke supported ICE raids causes Hispanic consumers to boycott. The case underscores the power of Leftist misinformation—and the need for the White House to fight back with equal messaging intensity. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32​

Wir springen in dieser Folge ins 19. Jahrhundert. Schauplatz ist Kalifornien, wo nicht nur der Goldrausch die Nachfrage nach widerstandsfähiger Bekleidung in die Höhe schnellen lässt. Wir sprechen darüber, wie ein eigentlich nach europäischen Städten benanntes Material in den USA zu jenem Stoff wurde, der nicht nur die Arbeiterschaft einkleidete, sondern bald zum Symbol für Freiheit, Unangepasstheit und Individualität wurde. // Erwähnte Folgen - GAG475: Eine kleine Geschichte des Anzugs – https://gadg.fm/475 - GAG455: Das Unternehmen Pastorius – https://gadg.fm/455 - GAG228: Berliner Blau – die Erfindung einer Farbe – https://gadg.fm/228 - GAG437: Die holprige Karriere des Reißverschlusses – https://gadg.fm/437 - GAG420: Harry Anslinger und der erste "War on Drugs" – https://gadg.fm/420 // Literatur - Daniel Miller und Sophie Woodward. Blue Jeans: The Art of the Ordinary. University of California Press, 2012. - Downey, Lynn. Levi Strauss: The Man Who Gave Blue Jeans to the World. Illustrated Edition. University of Massachusetts Press, 2017. - Gerd Horten. Don't Need No Thought Control: Western Culture in East Germany and the Fall of the Berlin Wall. Berghahn Books, 2020. - Improvement in fastening pocket-openings. United States US139121A, issued 20. Mai 1873. https://patents.google.com/patent/US139121A/en. - Katherine Pence und Paul Betts. Socialist Modern: East German Everyday Culture and Politics. University of Michigan Press, 2008. - Menzel, Rebecca. „Jeans und Pop in der DDR“, 2006. https://zeitgeschichte-online.de/themen/jeans-und-pop-der-ddr - Plenzdorf, Ulrich. Die Neuen Leiden Des Jungen W. Suhrkamp Verlag, 2015. - Sullivan, James. Jeans: A Cultural History of an American Icon. New York, NY: Gotham Books, 2007. Das Episodenbild zeigt einen Ausschnitt der Patentzeichnung für die mit Nieten versehenen Taschen. //Aus unserer Werbung Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/GeschichtenausderGeschichte //Wir haben auch ein Buch geschrieben: Wer es erwerben will, es ist überall im Handel, aber auch direkt über den Verlag zu erwerben: https://www.piper.de/buecher/geschichten-aus-der-geschichte-isbn-978-3-492-06363-0 Wer Becher, T-Shirts oder Hoodies erwerben will: Die gibt's unter https://geschichte.shop Wer unsere Folgen lieber ohne Werbung anhören will, kann das über eine kleine Unterstützung auf Steady oder ein Abo des GeschichteFM-Plus Kanals auf Apple Podcasts tun. Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr den Podcast bei Apple Podcasts oder wo auch immer dies möglich ist rezensiert oder bewertet. Wir freuen uns auch immer, wenn ihr euren Freundinnen und Freunden, Kolleginnen und Kollegen oder sogar Nachbarinnen und Nachbarn von uns erzählt! Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

Indie rock pioneers Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are celebrating 20 years with a special reissue. But what's the real story behind their unconventional rise to fame? In this episode of LaunchLeft, host Rain Phoenix and CYHSY frontman Alec Ounsworth, meet at Licorice Pizza in Studio City to unpack the band's journey from DIY darlings to indie rock icons. They touch on CYHSY's decision to remain unsigned. It wasn't just about rebellion, it was a commitment to artistic integrity that shaped their entire career. Ounsworth candidly discusses how his stubborn streak both helped and hindered the band's trajectory. Twenty years on, Alec reflects on how his views on collaboration and the music industry have matured. Alec then launches the up-and-coming Philly band Knifeplay, who'll be supporting CYHSY on tour. The generational exchange offers a fascinating glimpse into how the indie landscape has shifted. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolution of indie music and the challenges of maintaining artistic authenticity in a changing industry. IN THIS EPISODE:  (00:00) Intro: LaunchLeft podcast with Rain Phoenix (05:03) Early 2000s indie music scene and industry changes (10:27) Alec's approach to independence and a discussion about self-sabotage (15:00) CHYSY’s approach to music videos (20:55) Alec's songwriting process and lyrical influences (31:40) Knifeplay is launched and TJ joins the conversation (34:58) TJ's musical influences and background (37:37) Using social media as musicians in a digital landscape (43:24) TJ's balanced approach to using social media (48:40) Authenticity and sustainability in music careers KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Maintaining artistic integrity can be challenging but is crucial for genuine connection with audiences. The music industry has seen significant changes, making it harder for new artists to break through. Collaboration can be a way for artists to promote each other and expand their audience. Social media presents both opportunities and challenges for musicians striving to balance authenticity with promotion. RESOURCE LINKS:  LaunchLeft Podcast Smart Link CYHSY LINKS: https://www.cyhsy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/clapyourhandssayyeah https://www.instagram.com/clapyourhandssayyeah/ https://www.youtube.com/clapyourhandssayyeah Knifeplay Links: http://instagram.com/knifeplay_music/ BIOGRAPHIES:  Clap Your Hands Say Yeah celebrate the 20th anniversary of their landmark self-titled debut album throughout 2025 with a worldwide tour performing the album in its entirety alongside other surprises, and an exclusive new reissue. A heady blend of leftfield pop and melodic, exuberant indie rock, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is unquestionably among the finest and most influential independent releases of the 2000s. The celebration officially gets underway with the premiere of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s original 2004 version of the fan favorite, “Heavy Metal”. The newly remixed and mastered track was recently discovered among the original project files and captures what Clap Your Hands Say Yeah founder and frontman Alec Ounsworth calls “a special moment in time – a young group of guys all piling into one hotel room to wake up and go to a real studio (!) to try to come up with something special just for the fun of it.”  In addition to the digital anniversary release featuring the original version of “Heavy Metal,” a special deluxe reissue will arrive on limited edition vinyl LP in early 2025, released on CYHSY’s own label via Secretly Distribution, the defiantly independent home to over two decades of Alec Ounsworth’s music. Knifeplay is a band that eludes definition, existing somewhere between the nihilistic detachment of shoegaze and the emotional honesty of folk songwriting. Originally a solo bedroom recording project of Tj Strohmer’s, they’ve made a slow and careful shift into a collaborative, production focused, studio recorded band. Through their ever-expanding genre palette, range of fidelities, and long list of collaborators runs a unique current that ties everything together. Informed by his experiences living in Philadelphia and their contrast with his rural southern Maryland upbringing, Strohmer’s sometimes straightforward, sometimes dreamlike, but always philosophical lyrics feature scenes of darkness from many different aspects of life. He deals with themes of death, drugs, heartbreak, abuse, and self-destruction, all expressed through a delicate vocal style, which, combined with the band’s lush orchestral instrumentation gives a beautiful lightness to the heavy subject matter. Since their 2017 debut of home-recorded EPs, Knifeplay have earned a dedicated cult following through acclaimed debut album Pearlty (2019) and a lengthy B-Sides Compilation (2020), all either self-released or through small run tape labels. In 2021 they entered the studio with producer Jeff Zeigler, known for his work with Kurt Vile, Nothing, The War on Drugs, and more, first producing the Hurt Someone EP (Born Losers Records) before recording their upcoming sophomore full-length, Animal Drowning, to be released via Topshelf Records on October 19, 2022.

Researcher and truth seeker Faust Checho exposes the Bush–Clinton connection to the Iran–Contra Affair — the explosive CIA scandal of the 1980s, built on a covert “guns-for-drugs” pipeline stretching from Central America to Arkansas — in episode 199 of the Far Out with Faust podcast.

On this week's Talkhouse Podcast we've got a lively chat between Philly friends Kurt Vile and Francie Medosch. Medosch is the singer and main creative force behind the band Florry, which exists in the same sonic universe as Courtney Barnett and the currently exploding MJ Lenderman—loose, rocking, a little bit jammy, a little bit indie, and frequently catchy as hell. The Lenderman connection makes even more sense when you realize that the upcoming Florry album was recorded with help from Colin Miller, who plays in Lenderman's band and has recorded music from the band Wednesday. That upcoming Florry album is called Sounds Like… and it's due out May 23 on Dear Life Records. It's a corker, kinda rambly and rockin' in all the right ways. You can pre-save and pre-order at all the usual spots. Check out the song “Hey Baby” right here. The other half of today's chat is a longtime supporter of Florry's, fellow Philadelphian Kurt Vile. Vile first came out swinging as part of the War on Drugs way back when, but pretty quickly established himself as a genius of hazy, dazed guitar songs pitched somewhere between the ‘70s squall of Neil Young and more contemporary indie-rock. As you'll hear in this chat, Vile is working—at his own pace, of course—on the follow-up to 2022's Watch My Moves. Whenever it's finished, it's sure to be intriguing, like all of his work. In this chat, Vile and Medosch talk about their shared hometown as well as the fact that Medosch recently moved to Vermont and is working in both a dispensary and a record store—kind of a perfect combo to describe her music, come to think of it. They also chat about a lot of stuff that they love, including John Prine, the recently departed Michael Hurley, and the deeply lovable Bob Odenkirk, who Vile was very excited to meet recently. Enjoy. Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast and thanks to Kurt Vile and Francie Medosch for chatting. If you liked what you heard, please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting platform, and while you're at it check out all the great podcasts in our ever-growing network, including Subway Takes, Life of the Record, and many more. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan, and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by the Range. See you next time! Find more illuminating podcasts on the Talkhouse Podcast Network. Visit talkhouse.com to read essays, reviews, and more. Follow @talkhouse on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter (X), Threads, and Facebook.

Get ready for the beach and the beats! Jrod is diving deep into the Sand in My Boots Music Festival 2025 with the man himself, Festival Producer Reeves Price! Join us as we preview what promises to be an unforgettable musical weekend, taking place May 16-18 on the stunning beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. We'll be digging into the incredible lineup featuring heavy hitters like Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, Hardy, The War on Drugs, and so many more. Reeves shares his insights on crafting the ultimate fan experience in 2025, the magic of the Gulf Shores location, the story behind this powerhouse lineup, and why Sand in My Boots is poised to be a truly historic musical event.  _______ Support the Show: DUNKIN': Try Jamie's favorite Butter Pecan Iced Coffee at your local Dunkin'! Order in-store or order ahead of time on the Dunkin' app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I talk with Jane Clair Tyner, communications manager at End it for Good, a non-profit which advocates for health-centered approaches to drug use and addiction. After losing her oldest son to addiction, Jane Clair has become a vocal advocate for educating the population about drugs, addiction, and treatment. She talks about the policy failures resulting from the war on drugs and the gross disparities caused by drug policy, the problems of harsh punishments, and the need for harm reduction and regulation. We discuss how to best convince people to treat drug use as a health problem and why communities, especially Christian communities, play such a vital role in helping people overcome addiction.  Media Referenced:End it for Good: https://enditforgood.com/End it for Good Twitter: @EndItForGoodMSCurious: https://a.co/d/1Aklh2LChristina Dent Interview: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-100-ending-the-war-on-drugs-with-christina-dent/ The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com. Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks! 

In the United States, immigration enforcement has become less about borders and more about margins. Profit margins. At the center of this convergence are two familiar corporate fixtures: CoreCivic and The GEO Group. Once traditional prison contractors, they've evolved into full-time beneficiaries of federal policy drift, especially the kind that turns due process into detention quotas. They don't just detain migrants. They warehouse them. They profit from them. And they quietly help shape the policies that keep them coming. In 2017, both companies opened their wallets for Trump's inaugural fund, just as federal contracts began to fatten. By 2020, wary of public backlash, they shifted strategy, funneling money into political action committees and lobbying firms to preserve ICE budgets and stall reform. Come 2024, with Trumpism back in full stride, the money moved again, this time through donor networks with patriotic branding and very little transparency. Now we get talk of shipping U.S. citizens yes, citizens to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison, a facility notorious for its brutality and complete insulation from U.S. constitutional oversight. No judge. No lawyer. No appeal. Just a one-way ticket to a regime proud to call itself a "cool dictatorship." It's a stunt with no real legal footing, but a very real political purpose: make cruelty the message, and let the legal scholars clean up the mess later. As Canadians inch toward another election, we watch this theatre unfold next door where immigrants become the easy foil for every populist speech and every cheap policy stunt. The script isn't original, but it travels well. Canada's conservatives have already begun stirring the same pot, raising the same bogus alarms, hoping no one notices it's the same tired playbook with a maple twist. Today, more than 70 percent of detained immigrants in the U.S. are held in private facilities. These companies don't just run them. They own them. Lease them. And lock in profits through guaranteed occupancy clauses. Their biggest client is ICE. And as you'll see, the detention business isn't just shaped by immigration policy. It helps write it. This article explores the entanglement between immigration enforcement and private prison profits, revealing how ICE contracts have reshaped business models and political incentives. Private Prisons in the U.S - A Brief History The roots of the private prison industry in the United States trace back to the early 1980s, during a political era marked by tough-on-crime rhetoric and mass incarceration policies. Facing overcrowded public prisons and mounting incarceration rates driven by the War on Drugs, federal and state governments began outsourcing prison operations to private firms. CoreCivic (then Corrections Corporation of America) was founded in 1983, becoming the first for-profit company to manage correctional facilities in the U.S. The GEO Group followed shortly after, originally operating under the name Wackenhut Corrections Corporation. In the early decades, these companies made their profits primarily through contracts to operate state and federal prisons for criminal offenders. They expanded rapidly throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, often building their facilities and leasing them back to governments, a model that proved highly lucrative. By the mid-2000s, however, incarceration growth began to plateau. In search of new revenue streams, private prison companies turned their attention to the emerging frontier of immigration detention. With growing national anxiety around border security and unauthorized migration, companies like CoreCivic and GEO positioned themselves as indispensable partners to federal agencies such as ICE, offering turnkey detention solutions at scale. How CoreCivic and GEO Group Make Money CoreCivic and The GEO Group are prime examples of how the incarceration business operates at scale. These companies generate profits through several distinct but interconnected revenue...

(To celebrate 4/20, please enjoy this reissue of a DHP Episode from 2019.) At the 2019 Midwest Peace & Liberty Fest in Delton, Mich., CJ took the occasion of Michigan's recent legalization of marijuana to do a DHP Villains feature on the man who is arguably the most important of the Founding Fathers of the US government's war on drugs. Join CJ as he discusses the career of Harry J. Anslinger, from his early life to working for the State Department, then the Treasury Department, culminating in his tenure as first Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics from 1930-62, during which time (among other things) he presided over the beginning of the federal government's criminalization of marijuana and the continuous amping-up of the drug war and its penalties; along the way we'll also cover Anslinger's racism & xenophobia, as well as his connections to the OSS and CIA, including lending those agencies some of his top agents for shady purposes, including some of the MK-Ultra experiments. Links Hire CJ to speak to your group or at your event Support the Dangerous History Podcast via Patreon Other ways to support the show Get CJ's Dangerous American History Bibliography FREE Like this episode? You can throw CJ a $ tip via Paypal here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=D6VUYSYQ4EU6L Throw CJ a $ tip via Venmo here: https://www.venmo.com/u/dangerousmedia Or throw CJ a BTC tip here: bc1qfrz9erz7dqazh9rhz3j7nv696nl52ux8unw79z

The wraparound strategy is a comprehensive approach to combating addiction that reframes it as a treatable disease rather than a crime. At its core, the strategy replaces punitive measures with mandatory treatment programs for nonviolent drug offenders, beginning with a minimum 90-day stay in state-of-the-art facilities. These facilities are designed as multidisciplinary recovery hubs offering medical detoxification, psychological care, vocational training, family therapy, and long-term aftercare support. Judges have the authority to extend treatment up to a year based on individual progress, ensuring that care is tailored to the severity of the addiction. The program emphasizes accountability and structured recovery, aiming to reduce recidivism while addressing the root causes of addiction.In addition to treatment, the strategy incorporates robust prevention efforts focused on education, harm reduction, and community-building. Comprehensive drug education programs, mental health support, and initiatives to address systemic inequities like poverty and housing instability work to reduce the demand for drugs. Coupled with international partnerships to disrupt supply chains, military interventions against cartels, and financial measures to dismantle illicit networks, the wraparound strategy attacks the crisis from every angle. By prioritizing treatment, prevention, and systemic reform, it offers a transformative path to reduce addiction rates, save lives, and restore communities across the nation.(commercial at 10:15)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Send us a textWelcome back for the conclusion of my interview with Author and Retired DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl. Chris Feistl served with distinction for 26 years with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), retiring in 2014 as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Field Division.After serving an initial six-year assignment in Miami, Florida, Chris was sent to Colombia in July 1994 and assigned to a special Task Force created to take down the notorious Cali cartel, “the most powerful criminal organization in the world." In Colombia, Chris partnered with Dave Mitchell, and together they spent almost three years investigating the cartel; their joint efforts resulting in the arrest of the four ruthless Cali “Godfathers” and the dismantlement of the biggest drug cartel in history.Chris has long been considered an expert on the Cali cartel, consistently making him a highly sought-after guest on television documentaries and podcasts with a particular focus on his pursuit of the Cali cartel leaders. Chris was portrayed in an 80-episode Spanish-language Netflix series entitled En la Boca del Lobo, as well as in Season 3 of Netflix's widely acclaimed hit Narcos Colombia: Rise of a New Empire, The Cali Cartel.Chris is also an author with his highly anticipated novel, After Escobar: Taking Down the Notorious Cali Godfathers and the Biggest Drug Cartel in History scheduled for release June 24. Please enjoy this enlightening and captivating conversation with DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl.In today's episode we discuss:.·      How he dealt with the rampant corruption within the Colombian police? Also, how he dealt with the changing political winds in the U.S. and Colombia.·      The Cali KGB, what this was, and how they combated this.·      Drawn and quartered with motorcycles on the Netflix show. How real was that? ·      How did the Cali Cartel dispose of bodies?·      What was the relationship with the CIA and FBI like during his work there?·      Using a chicken truck to arrest one of the Godfathers.·      When he feared the most for his life as a DEA Agent.·      His upcoming book, After Escobar: Taking Down the Notorious Cali Godfathers and the Biggest Drug Cartel in History. How did this happen, and why write the book?Learn more about Chris and his upcoming book!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.What would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show

Kate Adie presents stories from Ukraine, Ecuador, the US, Ghana and ItalyDonald Trump's pre-election promise to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours failed to materialise, and this week the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US was willing to walk away from talks if a Russia-Urkraine ceasefire deal is not agreed soon. James Waterhouse reports from Sumy, where at least 35 people were killed last weekend, and reflects on how Ukraine is now more vulnerable than ever.Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa was returned to power in a decisive election win last weekend. His popularity is built around his 'iron fist' approach to crime - though murder rates remain stubbornly high. Ione Wells heard about the scale of the challenges ahead in the president's war on drugs.The deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García from Maryland to a super max prison in El Salvador has proven a flash-point in America's debate on immigration - and Donald Trump's battle with the judiciary. Nomia Iqbal reflects on the US President's attempts to test the limits of the executive.The Sahel region of Africa has recently been described as the ‘epicentre of global terrorism' according to the Global Terrorism index, and there are fears that increasingly complex smuggling networks are feeding the violence. Ed Butler has been to the border between northern Ghana and Burkina Faso.Eighty years ago the Second World War in Italy was drawing to a close, and as allied forces raced to liberate cities, the port of Trieste was briefly occupied by Yugoslav communists who handed out violent punishment to locals. Tony Grant finds the ghosts of the past still stalk the city.Series producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Sophie Hill & Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Tim Johnson founded Cannabis Safety First more than a decade ago. Since then, he's been advocating for cannabis and criminal justice reform. A former law enforcement officer, Tim brings practical advice, wisdom, and solutions to the ongoing war on drugs. Johnson played an integral role creating Ohio's medical marijuana program in 2019. A decade later, he helped shape and pass Issue 2 - a state initiative that made cannabis legal for recreational use for Ohioans 21 and older. Today, Johnson will be updating us on House Bill 160 and Senate Bill 56 which threaten cannabis freedom and attempts to unravel Issue 2.|Part 2 of 11|Watch the interview on YouTube!***Find out more about Tim Johnson and his organization Cannabis Safety First with the links below. Be sure to follow him on social media to stay updated on cannabis reform in Ohio.Website: https://www.cannabissafetyfirst.com/Email: timj.cannabissafetyfirst@gmail.comtimj.safetyfirst101@gmail.comPhone: 614.736.1861LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-johnson-37a922111/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twjohnson5***Don't forget to watch and subscribe to the Ladies Love Politics YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@ladieslovepoliticsYou can check out Ladies Love Politics website to read a transcript/references of this episode at www.ladieslovepolitics.com.Be sure to follow the Ladies Love Politics channel on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Truth Social, Brighteon Social, Threads, and Twitter. Content also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you stream podcasts.Background Music Credit:Music: Hang for Days - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/A41A0XeU2ds

In the war on drugs, police rely heavily on confidential informants, because citing a CI empowers them to use tactics with less oversight and fewer guardrails. But the practice is rife with abuse, allowing them to skirt civil liberties on the word of snitches who might not even exist.   The problem is pronounced in the historic fishing town of New Bedford, MA. Investigative reporters have identified many instances where cops used the CI system to make dubious arrests, rip off dealers, and avoid accountability. It found that one of the biggest users of these shady tactics has long evaded culpability - and today is the city's police chief.From The Boston Globe's vaunted investigative unit, “Spotlight: Snitch City” uncovers the murky world of informant-based law enforcement and its history in one community. Host Dugan Arnett talks to former New Bedford officers and CIs about misuse of the system. It also uncovers evidence of questionable behavior by Paul Oliveira, who built his career using snitches and is now head of the department.OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "SPOTLIGHT: SNITCH CITY" IN THE FINAL NINE MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.  For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.

President Trump has threatened to use the armed forces to go after the drug cartels in Mexico. Escalating the disastrous War on Drugs by incorporating the failed strategies of the War on Terror is a terrible idea.Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/bringing-war-terror-our-southern-border-can-only-end-disasterThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/gabfreebookBe sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at Mises.org/GB

Editor's Note: This podcast was produced as part of Persuasion's partnership with the Civil Discourse @ MIT program, at which Coleman Hughes recently spoke on a panel exploring the topic “Should American Society Commit to Colorblindness?” To learn more about Civil Discourse @ MIT, visit the program's website here, and to see prior episodes in the series click here. Coleman Hughes is a writer and the host of Conversations with Coleman. He is the author of The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Coleman Hughes explore the legacy of slavery in the United States, the war on drugs, and if systemic racism exists. Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jeff analyzes President Trump's handling of negotiations with Iran and its terror proxies, as well as America's jihadist universities, and demonstrates that the desire for the bestest of deals doesn't always end with good results for America and its allies. America needs a strong ideologue in place during these difficult times and not a used car salesman.The new four episode Max docuseries about the Sinaloa Cartel is out and you've got a review from the one person who actually knows the truth — Jeff — and he points out the obviously fabrications contained therein. If you real true crime stories you don't want to miss this podcast.

Housing a key issue for voters in Nunavut. Election promise round up: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he will give judges the power to sentence mass murderers to consecutive prison sentences. Liberal leader Mark Carney introduces a "made-in-Canda" defence procurement strategy. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh unveils national strategy to tackle the nursing shortage. Global markets are on the uptick, despite the ongoing confusion over US tariffs.Incumbent Conservative President Daniel Noboa declares victory in Ecuador election, seen as a test of his war-on-drugs. Peruvian author and Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa dies at 89.Hungarian lawmakers prepare to vote on a constitutional amendment that would restrict the rights of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. New guidelines released for how to manage obesity for children and adolescents in Canada. 

Tim Johnson founded Cannabis Safety First more than a decade ago. Since then, he's been advocating for cannabis and criminal justice reform. A former law enforcement officer, Tim brings practical advice, wisdom, and solutions to the ongoing war on drugs. Johnson played an integral role creating Ohio's medical marijuana program in 2019. A decade later, he helped shape and pass Issue 2 - a state initiative that made cannabis legal for recreational use for Ohioans 21 and older. Today, Johnson will be updating us on House Bill 160 and Senate Bill 56 which threaten cannabis freedom and attempts to unravel Issue 2. |Part 1 of 11|Watch the interview on YouTube! ***Find out more about Tim Johnson and his organization Cannabis Safety First with the links below. Be sure to follow him on social media to stay updated on cannabis reform in Ohio.Website: https://www.cannabissafetyfirst.com/Email: timj.cannabissafetyfirst@gmail.comtimj.safetyfirst101@gmail.comPhone: 614.736.1861LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-johnson-37a922111/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twjohnson5***Don't forget to watch and subscribe to the Ladies Love Politics YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@ladieslovepoliticsYou can check out Ladies Love Politics website to read a transcript/references of this episode at www.ladieslovepolitics.com.Be sure to follow the Ladies Love Politics channel on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Truth Social, Brighteon Social, Threads, and Twitter. Content also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you stream podcasts.Background Music Credit:Music: Hang for Days - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/A41A0XeU2ds

Send us a textWelcome to part one of my interview with Author and retired DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl. Chris Feistl served with distinction for 26 years with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), retiring in 2014 as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Field Division. After serving an initial six-year assignment in Miami, Florida, Chris was sent to Colombia in July 1994 and assigned to a special Task Force created to take down the notorious Cali cartel, “the most powerful criminal organization in the world." In Colombia, Chris partnered with Dave Mitchell, and together they spent almost three years investigating the cartel; their joint efforts resulting in the arrest of the four ruthless Cali “Godfathers” and the dismantlement of the biggest drug cartel in history. Chris has long been considered an expert on the Cali cartel, consistently making him a highly sought-after guest on television documentaries and podcasts with a particular focus on his pursuit of the Cali cartel leaders. Chris was portrayed in an 80-episode Spanish-language Netflix series entitled En la Boca del Lobo, as well as in Season 3 of Netflix's widely acclaimed hit Narcos Colombia: Rise of a New Empire, The Cali Cartel. Chris is also an author with his highly anticipated novel, After Escobar: Taking Down the Notorious Cali Godfathers and the Biggest Drug Cartel in History scheduled for release June 24. Please enjoy this enlightening and captivating conversation with DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl. In today's episode we discuss:. ·      How Chris got his start in law enforcement at the age of 20! ·      How he broke the news to his folks that he was going to Colombia to hunt down the biggest, most dangerous drug cartels in the world. ·      His first assignment as a rookie DEA agent in Miami during its cocaine heyday. ·      His first tour of duty in Colombia. ·      How did the Cali Cartel help take down Pablo Escobar? ·      Examples of how powerful and rich the Cali Cartel was at the height of their power. ·      What were the differences between the Cali Cartel and Pablo and the Medellin Cartel. ·      How NAFTA opened the door to the illegal drug trade coming into America. ·      How did two gringos, you and your partner blend in? ·      How did you deal with the rampant corruption within the Colombian police?  All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. My interview with Murph and JP about taking down Pablo Escobar. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1595839/episodes/11030413 Learn more about Chris and his upcoming book!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.What would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show

Send us a textDo you remember New Jack City starring Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Mario Van Peebles, and Judd Nelson? We sure do and we remember loving it. This movie made us want to be Ice-T and Wesley Snipes simultaneously. But we haven't seen it since the 90s and have been wrong before. We'll be honest, if this movie isn't as good as we remember, we are going to be more than just disappointed. Do You Remember Liking This Movie?

In a shocking and swift turn of events, last month former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by the International Criminal Court over his brutal war on drugs. 

This episode originally aired on April 8, 2025. Subscribe to That's How I Remember It. Adam Granduciel is my guest on this episode That's How I Remember It. Adam is the principal behind the amazing band The War on Drugs and also produced my new record Always Been. We've been friends since a 2009 THS/TWOD tour which we spoke about here. We also got into rock and roll ephemera, his Live Drugs records, being flattered by bootleg merch, our 2008 joint European tour that never happened, and making my record Always Been together. Grateful to Adam in so many ways including being a guest on this podcast. Great talk. Listen and subscribe.

When it comes to the war on drugs, you could say the police are addicted to confidential informants. That's the conclusion of a new Boston Globe Spotlight investigation into the pervasive and shadowy world of this police practice that is widely used and barely regulated. The story starts in New Bedford Massachusetts, where use of informants has had dramatic consequences. This week on Say More, podcast host Jazmin Aguilera speaks to Spotlight reporters Dugan Arnett and Andrew Ryan about their investigation and their new podcast series “Snitch City”.  Email us at saymore@globe.com.  For links to the Snitch City investigation, click here.

Rodrigo Duterte led a bloody war on drugs — now he faces The Hague. As the former Philippine president is brought closer to justice, what could his fall could mean for other powerful figures with ICC warrants, including Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu?Katie Stallard is joined by photojournalist Basilio Sepe and political scientist Kelebogile Zvobgo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Granduciel is my guest on this episode That's How I Remember It. Adam is the principal behind the amazing band The War on Drugs and also produced my new record Always Been. We've been friends since a 2009 THS/TWOD tour which we spoke about here. We also got into rock and roll ephemera, his Live Drugs records, being flattered by bootleg merch, our 2008 joint European tour that never happened, and making my record Always Been together. Grateful to Adam in so many ways including being a guest on this podcast. Great talk. Listen and subscribe.

Ben Folds Five cut a swathe in the 90s like no one else. This boisterous three-piece with a lead piano instead of a guitar sounded like no other and had three successful albums to show for it. Eventually the band broke up and Ben went on to be a celebrity in his own right while drummer Darren Jessee and bassist Rob Sledge were less visible. Darren joins us this week to discuss what his career looks like. In addition to working with bands like The War On Drugs and Hiss Messenger Service, he's also put out a few solo albums that sound very different from his old band (check out 2023's Central Bridge for proof). We discuss both sides of his career and much more. Enjoy!  www.darrenjessee.com www.patreon.com/c/thehustlepod

There's a side of the opioid crisis most people never hear—the view from inside. Garth Mullins is a podcaster and author who has experienced addiction, incarceration and loss, and he wants to shift the focus to saving lives. We explore why harm reduction is essential, how the war on drugs has failed communities, and what a health-based, compassionate response could look like.

Open discussion on the War on Drugs today but also how Texas retailers are being demonized by Texas Lt. GOV DAN PAT…despite the fact that they are following Texas & Federal laws on legal hemp products. An $8 Billion yr industry in the lone-star state – Joining us this week on the show is: Co-Founder of The Cannabis Retailers Alliance for Texas (CRAFT) & Senior Political Editor for the TexasHempReporter.com:JAY MAGUIRE Attorney – David Sergi Judy Corrigan – CENTEX CBD Nick with - Lazy Daze Coffee and Wellness Chase Rhymes – of The Secret Door stores in Houston https://texashempreporter.com/sb3-to-...

Today on the Horses Mouth, I was joined by Dr Harley Mackenzie — a long-time Torquay local, leader in the energy sector, and a passionate advocate for reform. Dr Mackenzie has just announced he's running for the federal seat of Corangamite, representing the Legalise Cannabis Party. His campaign isn't just about changing laws — it's about health, personal freedom, and bringing some much-needed common sense to the national conversation on cannabis. As he puts it: “The war on drugs has failed. It's time for a smarter approach.” www.legalisecannabis.org.au I hope you enjoy our chat     

On today's episode, Vince sits down with John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer and whistleblower, to uncover the shocking truths behind the U.S. government's involvement in the war on drugs. Kiriakou, who spent over a decade in the CIA, is best known for blowing the whistle on the CIA's use of torture following the 9/11 attacks, which ultimately led to his conviction and imprisonment. His career within the CIA gives him a unique perspective on the agency's covert operations and its complicated relationship with drug cartels. Borderland is an IRONCLAD Original Become a member on Youtube @thisisrionclad to watch Change Agents: Black Project Starting April 8th! Sponsors: 1stPhorm visit: https://www.1stphorm.com/borderland Free shipping through this link on any orders over $75 Free 30 days in the app for new customers (offer comes via email after the purchase) 110% money back guarantee on all of our products. We believe fully in our products. If you don't love the product or you aren't getting the results you hoped for, let us know and we'll give you your money back … plus 10%! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this episode? Please share it with at least ONE friend who you think needs to hear it!Researcher, filmmaker, and truth seeker Faust Checho returns to expose the CIA's deep involvement in cocaine trafficking — and the explosive role that the Bush and Clinton families played in building a covert empire of drugs, power, and political corruption — in episode 196 of the Far Out with Faust podcast.

Ever wondered why you can buy fresh Peruvian blueberries in the dead of winter? The answer, surprisingly, is tied to cocaine. Today on the show, we look at how the war on drugs led to an American trade policy and a foreign aid initiative that won us blueberries all year round. And for more on trade and tariffs check out Planet Money's homepage. We've got articles looking at how much the new tariffs will raise prices and shows on everything from diamonds to potatoes to why you bought your couch. This episode was produced by Sylvie Douglis with help from Willa Rubin. It was edited by Marianne McCune and engineered by Jimmy Keeley. It was fact-checked by Sierra Juarez. Alex Goldmark is our executive producer.Find more Planet Money: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / Our weekly newsletter.Listen free at these links: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the NPR app or anywhere you get podcasts.Help support Planet Money and hear our bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney.Music: Source Audio: "Martini Shaker," "You the Man," and "Leisure Girls."Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Anfang Woche kündigte Miley Cyrus ein neues Album an und schon da zeigte sie ihre guten Verbindungen in die Indie-Welt. Nach Jonathan Rado (Foxygen) und Adam Granduciel (the War On Drugs) sind es nun die Kanadier*innen Alvvays, die auf der heute erschienenen Single mitmischen. «End Of The World» von Miley Cyrus eröffnet den Überblick über die neuen Releases am New Music Friday.

For the second year in a row, what had been an uneventful, consensus-driven United Nations meeting on drug policy saw unexpected drama and signs of real change. At the 68th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna in March 2025, governments approved the formation of an independent expert commission to recommend changes to the architecture of global drug policy, which has changed little since the early 1960s. Colombia again played a catalytic role, as it did in 2024. But this time, the United States—under the new Trump administration—tried to block nearly everything, isolating itself diplomatically in the process. In this episode of the WOLA Podcast, Adam Isacson speaks with three experts who were in Vienna: Ann Fordham, Executive Director of the International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC), a network of 195 organizations working to reform global drug policy. Isabel Pereira, Senior Coordinator for drug policy at DeJusticia, a Bogotá-based think tank and advocacy group. John Walsh, WOLA's Director for Drug Policy, who has tracked the UN's drug control system since the 1980s. The conversation traces the slow evolution of the UN drug control system—from decades of punitive consensus to today's shifting coalitions, unprecedented votes, and long-overdue reviews. Much of the episode centers on a breakthrough: a new resolution establishing an “independent external review” of the UN's own drug control institutions. For years, countries like Colombia have called for an honest assessment of the system's failings. Now, thanks to a resolution spearheaded by Colombia and passed over U.S. opposition, that review is happening. The details still matter: how independent the expert panel will truly be, who funds it, and whether the review can influence the hard architecture of the drug control treaties. “Vienna was very much a space where delegates would just pat each other on the back on how well we're doing the war on drugs,” Pereira said. “The spirit of Vienna created a sort of lockdown situation on debate, true debate,” added Walsh. “Civil society enlivened the Vienna atmosphere” in recent years, he noted, “with new debates, new arguments.” Now, this international space has become more dynamic. The guests also discuss coca leaf: its decades-old listing as a Schedule I narcotic, Bolivia's and Colombia's ongoing push for a scientific review, and the possibility of a pivotal vote in 2026. They stress how traditional knowledge—especially from Indigenous communities—must be recognized as legitimate scientific input during that review. Underlying it all is a major diplomatic shift. Colombia is using the UN system to demand drug policy grounded in health, human rights, and development—not militarized prohibition. But with Petro's term ending in 2026, it's unclear who will pick up the baton. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is signaling a return to zero-tolerance drug war policies—and burning bridges with potential allies in the process. “They behaved so terribly. I mean, they broke with all diplomatic niceties,” said Fordham. “The U.S. just went for it in their opening statement… It was frankly an embarrassing, but also pretty shocking statement.” Despite the uncertainty, all three guests agree: civil society is no longer on the sidelines. NGOs and experts are shaping debates, challenging rigid thinking in Vienna, and holding governments to account.

How to end the 'War on Drugs', the Queer (positive) history of Cannabis with AIDS crisi, and so much more - Lex Pelger; writer and researcher of; 'Cannabinoids & the People' newsletter on Substack + canna-edu vids on YT @cannabinoidsandthepeople + the Moby Dick pot books (graphic novels on cannabis) Find Lex via his link tree here Lex and his very popular TikTok here Connect with Thorapy Podcast on Instagram now

In episode 87 of the Podcast for Social Research, recorded live at BISR Central, BISR's Rebecca Ariel Porte and Dilettante Army Editor-in-Chief Sara Clugage sat down with Kyla Wazana Tompkins to discuss her latest book, Deviant Matter: Ferment, Intoxicants, Jelly, Rot. The conversation touches on, among other things: food and the early history of the War on Drugs, the racialization of sugar, jelly and cocaine, food as a means for diagnosing entrenched political problems, and how plantation capitalism—and later, industrial capitalism—altered the sensory quality of everyday life. Along the way, they ask: what are the political uses of disgust? How have coffee, rum and sugar production transformed human experience? And—with Sylvia Wynter—how do we reconcile the immateriality of ideology with the materiality of the body? The Podcast for Social Research is produced by Ryan Lentini. Learn more about upcoming courses on our website. Follow Brooklyn Institute for Social Research on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Bluesky

In a bumper episode brought to you by the newfangled "Electric Newspaper" of 1928, Sydney and Melbourne cops carry out spectacular public raids to save white women from the evils of cocaine and African-American jazz men – and, more broadly, to amp up the war on drugs and expand the White Australia Policy. Plus: a Sydney girl makes good in the British movie Moulin Rouge; English women get the vote for a "Flapper Election"; and the "Sex War" is predicted to leave girl bosses in total control of a world of man-worms.To book Manly Writers' Festival: https://www.manlywritersfestival.org.au/program/true-crime%3A-tales-of-betrayal%2C-escape%2C-and-justiceFor Harlem Nights, Deidre O'Connell's book: https://www.mup.com.au/books/harlem-nights-paperback-softbackFor a free trial that will give you access to ad-free, early and bonus episodes:Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustraliaApple: apple.co/forgottenaustraliaCheck out my books:They'll Never Hold Me:https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.htmlThe Murder Squad:https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.htmlHanging Ned Kelly:https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.htmlAustralia's Sweetheart:https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.htmlEmail: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the recent arrest of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity, a spotlight is again on actions taken during his presidency. Even years after Duterte declared his war on drugs, the reverberations continue to tear through the country. The loved ones of those killed are still left seeking justice and the extra-judicial killings, commonly called EJKs, that defined Duterte's war continue to sow fear amongst the people.Today on The Sunday Story, we share an episode that originally aired last year with reporter Emily Feng. She traveled to the Philippines to understand the aftermath of Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Kate Adie presents stories from Ukraine, Serbia, Guatemala, Kenya and the Philippines.Diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Ukraine are continuing after initial attempts to secure a ceasefire stalled. Russia has refused to support a US-led plan for a 30-day ceasefire and demanded talks about its red lines first. James Landale has been in Kyiv where he says hopes are fading for any meaningful victory.Serbia saw its largest ever protest last weekend in the capital, Belgrade. Demonstrators blame corruption and corner-cutting by the ruling party for lives lost after a railway station collapsed last year. There have been several resignations, but the protests have only gathered momentum. Guy De Launey has been in Belgrade.Guatemala is notorious for endemic corruption. For years, state funds ended up in the pockets of a powerful elite known as “the pact of the corrupt." In the last election, political underdog Bernardo Arevalo defied the odds and won power on an anti-corruption platform. But some are growing impatient with his lack of progress, finds Jane Chambers.Between 2020 and 2022, the Horn of Africa suffered its worst drought in at least 40 years. The UN has thrown its support behind an initiative to help farmers fight drought through early warning systems. Peter Yeung has been to Kenya to find out more.President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila last week and flown to the Hague. There, he faces charges of crimes against humanity over his deadly ‘war on drugs.' During his term, thousands of small-time drug dealers and users were killed without trial. Tim Mansel recalls an illuminating meeting with a priest and a pathologist.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Editor: Max Deveson Production Coordinators: Katie Morrison & Sophie Hill

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was arrested last week by the International Criminal Court. That makes him the ICC's highest-profile prisoner ever. While in office, he spearheaded a so-called "war on drugs" that killed up to 30,000 people. The relatives of the victims are now ready to face Duterte in court. Also, a look at the end of the ceasefire in Gaza and renewed hostilities between Israel and Hamas. And, Namibia is inaugurating its first female president this week.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Murph and Jaime Forza dive deep into the DEA's war on drug cartels, the military's role in law enforcement, and the high-stakes world of undercover operations. Jaime shares insider details on Operation Panama Express, a major international effort to dismantle drug trafficking networks. They discuss the importance of internal affairs in keeping law enforcement accountable, and the integration of military tactics into DEA missions. Jaime also reflects on his journey from the Navy to the DEA, sharing career-defining moments, leadership lessons, and the significance of attitude in achieving success. He reveals stories from his book, The Rules of Kongo, which explores the connection between crime and Afro-Caribbean religions, drawing from undercover cases and his personal experiences. This must-watch episode uncovers the hidden battles in the war on drugs, the challenges faced by undercover agents, and the power of leadership in law enforcement.

Welcome to season two of The War on Drugs podcast, co-hosted by comedian Clayton English and Greg Glod, advisor to Stand Together on Criminal Justice and Drug Reform. This season, we’re bringing you real stories from real people—artists, athletes, and influencers like B-Real, Marcus King, Ricky Williams, John Osborne, and many others who lived the impacts of the War on Drugs firsthand. We’ll explore how drug policy isn’t just a political issue—it’s personal. We’ll talk about pain management, mental health, overcoming addiction, entrepreneurship, and the fight for personal freedom. The War on Drugs isn’t over. And the stories we share this season prove it. The War on Drugs will be available every Tuesday beginning March 18 wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murph welcomes retired DEA agent David Hess for an incredible deep dive into his life story. From growing up in a coal mining town in Pennsylvania to serving in Vietnam, Hess shares how his unexpected path led him to a career in drug enforcement. What was it like going from the battlefields of Vietnam to fighting the war on drugs? DEA Academy training and the wild reality of working in Albuquerque Meth lab disasters and the dangerous evolution of drug enforcement A high-stakes shooting during an undercover drug bust From DEA agent to teacher & author – life after law enforcement Funny & shocking stories from decades in the field!