Kat Murti

Kat Murti, former Cato Institute staffer, discusses drug policy reform with Nick Gillespie. They touch on youth activism, marijuana legalization, harm reduction, safe injection sites, and SSDP's work in psychedelics, emphasizing the need for practical actions over empty promises.

Kat Murti, the executive director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy and advocate for evidence-based drug reforms, delves into the complexities of the War on Drugs. She highlights how current policies impact marginalized communities and the importance of harm reduction. Murti discusses successes like fentanyl strip training and the urgency of addressing drug-related stigma, particularly regarding women's rights and health. She also critiques the DEA's scheduling proposals on psychedelics, stressing the need for accessible treatment options over punitive measures.