AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Front Burner
Reality-checking the tariff fentanyl crackdown
Feb 11, 2025
Manisha Krishnan, an Emmy award-winning journalist specializing in North American drug policy, delves into Canada's response to the fentanyl crisis. She highlights the complexities of decriminalization and the urgency to address root causes like poverty. The discussion critiques potential border crackdowns and their effectiveness, questioning whether tougher measures will harm or help the ongoing public health crisis. Krishnan also explores the political rhetoric surrounding drug policy amidst upcoming elections, painting a vivid picture of Canada's drug policy dilemma.
21:49
Episode guests
AI Summary
Highlights
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The introduction of a 'fentanyl czar' aims to enhance coordination in combatting the drug crisis but faces skepticism regarding its effectiveness.
- The backlash against harm reduction policies signals a political shift that complicates efforts to address the ongoing fentanyl crisis in Canada.
Deep dives
Investigation into a Mysterious Death
A body found 10 miles offshore initiates a complex police investigation that uncovers surprising elements connected to an individual deemed one of the world's most wanted. The investigation reveals discrepancies with the deceased's identity, including a resident living at their former address. As officers dig deeper, they uncover substantial amounts of illicit money linked to the deceased, indicating potential ties to crime. The case illustrates a larger narrative of murder intertwined with international intrigue and raises questions about identity and criminal networks.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode