Jacobin Radio Behind the News: Argentina's New President w/ Jacqueline Behrend
Jan 15, 2024
Political scientist Jacqueline Behrend examines Argentina's new president, Javier Milei, discussing the consequences of radical deregulation and currency devaluation. Benjamin Fong explores Americans' love-hate relationship with drugs, discussing drug consumption rates and the history of anti-drug crusades.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Argentina's Libertarian Experiment and Political Challenges
03:01 • 20min
The Allure and Social Factors of Psychoactive Drugs
22:39 • 13min
From Alcohol to the Alcoholic: The Shift in Focus
35:21 • 3min
The CIA's Involvement in Drugs and Psychedelics
38:38 • 2min
The Secret Clinic and the History of Amphetamines
40:43 • 10min
Reflections on Drug Use and a Hope for a Free Relationship
50:24 • 3min