David Nichols
Expert on psychedelics and critic of the MDMA therapy trials.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 42min
8/15/24: DNC Crashed By Gaza Protests, Kamala White Worker Surge, Trump Attacks On Stolen Policy, Candace Owens Freaks On Trump Sinking Ship, Mehdi Hasan Exposes IDF
Journalist Mehdi Hasan, known for his insights on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, shares alarming revelations about IDF soldiers' attitudes toward war crimes. John Lubecki discusses the potential of MDMA-assisted therapy while David Nichols critiques the FDA's approach to psychedelic treatments. The conversation dives into significant political shifts, including Kamala Harris's unexpected surge among white working-class voters and the impact of Gaza protests on U.S. foreign policy, all underscored by Trump's chaotic campaign dynamics.
Apr 17, 2025 • 58min
Show 1188: The Healing Potential of Psychedelic Drugs-LSD Without Hallucinations??
David Nichols, an authority on hallucinogens from UNC Chapel Hill, and Matthew Johnson, a psychiatric researcher at Johns Hopkins, discuss the evolving landscape of psychedelic therapy. They explore how psychedelics like LSD, traditionally stigmatized, are now being researched for mental health treatment, including addiction and cancer-related distress. Notably, they highlight a modified LSD that lacks hallucinogenic effects but may enhance neuroplasticity. Their insights shed light on the potential revolution in mental health care through these once-taboo substances.
