About this episode

Doug McVay discusses the impacts of cannabis and drug policy reform during the Trump administration.

Doug McVay is a longtime drug policy reform advocate, researcher, and journalist. Doug has spent decades challenging the War on Drugs and pushing for policies rooted in public health, harm reduction, and human rights. He’s best known for his work with Drug War Facts and for elevating voices directly impacted by prohibition. Doug’s radio program, Free Culture Radio, airs on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, Oregon, and is also distributed via Pacifica. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Guest: Doug McVay

Topics covered

• cannabis policy
• drug policy reform
• public health
• harm reduction
• human rights

Keywords

• War on Drugs
• Drug War Facts
• Free Culture Radio
• prohibition
• KBOO Community Radio

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Places: Portland, Oregon

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