

Sasha Sisko on the legal history of psychedelics and religious freedom | Living Mirrors #38
Feb 10, 2021
Sasha Sisko, a non-binary author and ethnopharmacology student, dives deep into the legal history of psychedelics in the U.S. They discuss the transformation from 1960s prohibition to today's acceptance within religious contexts, focusing on Indigenous practices and their fight for rights. The conversation uncovers the controversial legacy of Timothy Leary and the political motivations of Nixon's War on Drugs. Sisko emphasizes love and justice as essential to navigating the complex landscape of psychedelics and their therapeutic potential.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
The Shifting Landscape of LSD
03:39 • 11min
The Legal Evolution of Psychedelics and Cultural Impact
14:38 • 4min
Timothy Leary: The High Priest of LSD
18:19 • 15min
Nixon's War on Drugs: Politics and Psychedelics
33:00 • 29min
The Troubled Legacy of LSD: Medical Promises and Cultural Concerns
01:02:14 • 4min
Entheogens and Religious Freedom
01:05:59 • 16min
The Legal Journey of Peyote and Psychedelics
01:21:52 • 29min
Embracing Truth and Love: A Call to Justice
01:50:33 • 3min