3/22/22: Is the War on Drugs Really a War? Is It "Winnable?"

<p>--On the Show:</p> <p>--A "themed show" on the War on Drugs, cannabis, opioids, movements to legalize, and much more</p> <p>--Many countries are now pleading with the US to stop the war on drugs, and we look at more evidence that the current strategy simply does not work</p> <p>--A study published in the Journal of Pain Research shows that people are ditching opiates for marijuana in order to treat pain, anxiety, and depression</p> <p>--Audience Question: Which drugs should be legalized or decriminalized?</p> <p>–Johann Hari, author of the book Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs, joins David to discuss the failures of the war on drugs, its racist origins, and more</p> <p>--Caller seeks the path out of the failed War on Drugs</p> <p>--The war on drugs got crushed in the 2020 election, with five states voting in favor of marijuana</p> <p>--Caller thinks the war on drugs is a form of terrorism</p> <p>--Caller thinks all drugs should be legalized</p> <p>--Audience Question: Would Bernie Sanders be able to legalize marijuana on day one of his presidency as promised?</p> <p>--Caller asks about Joe Biden's position on marijuana</p> <p>--Caller suspects Joe Biden's popularity would improve if he legalized marijuana</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">🌿 Sunset Lake CBD: Get 20% OFF using code PAKMAN at</span> <a href= "https://sunsetlakecbd.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://sunsetlakecbd.com</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">🎸 Stream Nick Marzock’s new album “Disengage”:</span> <a href= "https://nickmarzock.fanlink.to/disengage"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://nickmarzock.fanlink.to/disengage</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">💰 Get $5 just for signing up for FREE at</span> <a href="https://privacy.com/pakman"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://privacy.com/pakman</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">🛌 Get up to $200 off a Helix Sleep mattress at</span> <a href= "https://helixsleep.com/pakman"><span style= "font-weight