Episode 95: Behind the Speedboat Dope Bombings with Ioan Grillo

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Episode 94: The AI Dystopia Acid Test with Douglas Rushkoff

The internet and drugs are deeply intertwined in a way that isn’t glib or always obvious. Being online is a deeply conscious experience that can change your perception and yeah, be pretty habit-forming. The slow dopamine drip of doom scrolling isn’t a 1-to-1 analog to doing a ...

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Episode 93: Veterans’ Harm Reduction Battle with Beth Dinges

Despite all the nationalism in our country, veterans are too often seen as expendable. Drug use in the military is as common as any other aspect of society, obviously, but increased stigma and consequences pushes most to the shadows. Harm reduction for veterans is especially v ...

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