Sasha Sisko

Sasha Sisko, a non-binary author and ethnopharmacology student, dives deep into the legal history of psychedelics in the U.S. They discuss the transformation from 1960s prohibition to today's acceptance within religious contexts, focusing on Indigenous practices and their fight for rights. The conversation uncovers the controversial legacy of Timothy Leary and the political motivations of Nixon's War on Drugs. Sisko emphasizes love and justice as essential to navigating the complex landscape of psychedelics and their therapeutic potential.