Bradley J. Borougerdi

Bradley Borougerdi, a historian and professor, shares insights from his latest book, which examines cannabis's rich global history. He traces the plant's origins in Southeast Asia, revealing its evolution from food source to multifaceted cultural icon. The conversation covers cannabis's ancient uses, the complexities of defining it, and its significant roles in medicine and recreation. Borougerdi also discusses the modern paradox of legalization amid ongoing prohibition, along with cultural culinary reinventions and the legend of Alice B. Toklas's infamous hashish fudge.

Bradley J. Borougerdi, a historian and professor specializing in cannabis history, shares insights from his latest book. He explores cannabis's origins as a food source in Southeast Asia and its evolution across continents. The conversation dives into its various uses—from industrial hemp to modern edibles—and addresses public misconceptions about terminology. Borougerdi also investigates the plant's historical stigmatization and the cultural impact of icons like the cannabis brownie, revealing a rich tapestry of cannabis's global narrative.