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Historical Controversies
Season 1
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4.9 stars from 26 ratings
Comprehensive and informative
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“Essential for anyone interested in the history of the War on Drugs”
Rplmd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/17
Brilliant podcast
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“I only wish it was longer and had more episodes!!
A brilliantly eloquent and tangentially narrated podcast that will off the cuff inform you in a million ways. The host is fantastic, and this being associated with the mises institute means you know your getting the good info.
10/10 will...”Read full review »
FromCanadaYo via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/25/17
Factual and not boring!
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“Everything you've been taught in school about drugs and the drug war is wrong! Chris Calton has done a fantastic job researching and presenting the facts in an entertaining way. You certainly won't fall asleep during this lesson!”
EsseNonVideri via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/17
Recent Episodes
Following the death and torture of a DEA agent, the War on Drugs is taken to even greater heights. In the final episode of the Historical Controversies "War on Drugs" series, Chris Calton explains the legislation and police operations that led to America having the world's largest prison population.
Published 10/25/17
During the 1980s, the war on drugs became defined by cocaine and crack. In this episode, Chris Calton explains how the potent mix of politicians and fake news created the myth of the "crack baby", and the CIA became drug runners for the Contras.
Published 10/18/17
In spite of declining drug usage, the Reagan Administration placed renewed interest in the War on Drugs. Chris Calton explains how President Reagan eliminated restrictions that prevented the US military from enforcing domestic laws, while also reducing Constitutional safeguards that prevented...
Published 10/11/17
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