S5: E8: The 33: Methamphetamine: A Love Story. An interview with Candy Schwartz

S5: E8: The 33: Methamphetamine: A Love Story. An interview with Candy Schwartz

From The "33": Methamphetamine: A Love Story by David Nelson, Ed.D., and Rashi Shukla, Ph.D.

April 27, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

Candy Schwartz shares her story of loss and advocacy following her father's death in a collision with a methamphetamine-impaired driver.

This is Part 1 of our interview with Candy Schwartz, whose father was tragically killed in an intersection collision with a semi-truck. The driver of the truck was impaired, under the influence of methamphetamine. Candy shares her powerful story of loss, her mission to honor her father’s memory, and how that experience inspired her to take action. Motivated by her grief and determination, she helped introduce House Bill 3304 in the state of Oklahoma, aiming to reform how and to whom commercial driver’s licenses are issued. She also continues to push for safety improvements at the very intersection where her father’s life was taken.

People in this episode

Hosts: David Nelson, Rashi Shukla

Guest: Candy Schwartz

Topics covered

  • methamphetamine
  • personal loss
  • driver safety
  • legislation
  • grief
  • advocacy

Keywords

  • methamphetamine
  • advocacy
  • House Bill 3304
  • driver safety
  • personal story
  • grief
  • Oklahoma

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: House Bill 3304

Places: Oklahoma

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