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956: Cannabis | Skeptical Sunday
The Jordan Harbinger Show
The Historical Opposition and Criminalization of Cannabis
This chapter delves into the historical context of cannabis prohibition, exposing the financial motivations of influential figures like the DuPonts and William Randolph Hurst, driving the criminalization of cannabis. It discusses the clash between big business interests and individuals like Henry Ford, the conflicting views on marijuana's dangers, and the power dynamics behind demonizing weed in the media. The narrative also explores the strategic criminalization tactics employed by Nixon's administration and the shifting attitudes towards cannabis from mass incarcerations to progressive legalization.
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