Jacob Grier

Jacob Grier, author of 'The New Prohibition', discusses the negative consequences of flavor bans on tax revenues and cross-border trade. They also explore the potential prison sentences for moving tobacco products without paying taxes and the possibility of menthol cigarette bans. The podcast examines the tension between reducing harm and eliminating nicotine use. It also discusses the disconnect between the perception of drugs and nicotine in Oregon and the consequences of nicotine prohibition and lack of advocacy for nicotine users.