Compact Podcast [White] Boy Erased
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Dec 18, 2025 Listeners dive into Trump’s plan to reschedule cannabis, sparking debates about economic and legal implications. Ashley shares her surprising change of heart on drug legalization after attending a global summit. The discussion shifts to Chile's recent elections, dissecting the conservative victory and its ties to past economic reforms. The viral impact of Jacob Savage's essay highlights cultural shifts among young white males, provoking thoughtful reflection on identity and academic challenges. This engaging mix prompts serious conversations on drugs, politics, and identity.
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Cannabis Rescheduling Grows Big Business
- Rescheduling cannabis mainly aims to give cannabis companies access to major banks and expand the industry.
- Ashley Frawley and Matthew Schmitz argue this shift will enlarge business and change social norms around use.
Legalization Alone Won't End Drug Markets
- Ashley Frawley reversed a prior pro-legalization stance after attending an international drug summit.
- She argues legalization creates incentives for criminal hubs unless worldwide legalization occurs, which she calls utopian.
Policy Moves Reflect Coalition-Building
- Cannabis rescheduling signals coalition politics: courting young male podcast and sports-gambling demographics.
- Geoff Shullenberger ties the move to popular support and lobbying turning cannabis into big business.