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

--On the Show: --A "themed show" on the War on Drugs, cannabis, opioids, movements to legalize, and much more --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 --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 --Audience Question: Which drugs should be legalized or decriminalized? –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 --Caller seeks the path out of the failed War on Drugs --The war on drugs got crushed in the 2020 election, with five states voting in favor of marijuana --Caller thinks the war on drugs is a form of terrorism --Caller thinks all drugs should be legalized --Audience Question: Would Bernie Sanders be able to legalize marijuana on day one of his presidency as promised? --Caller asks about Joe Biden's position on marijuana --Caller suspects Joe Biden's popularity would improve if he legalized marijuana 🌿 Sunset Lake CBD: Get 20% OFF using code PAKMAN at https://sunsetlakecbd.com 🎸 Stream Nick Marzock’s new album “Disengage”: https://nickmarzock.fanlink.to/disengage 💰 Get $5 just for signing up for FREE at https://privacy.com/pakman 🛌 Get up to $200 off a Helix Sleep mattress at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🚿 Save 10% on Nebia products by using code PAKMAN at https://nebia.com/pakman 👍 Use code PAKMAN for 20% off Munk Pack keto snacks at https://munkpack.com --Become a Supporter: http://www.davidpakman.com/membership --Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/davidpakmanshow --Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/thedavidpakmanshow --Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow --Leave us a message at The David Pakman Show Voicemail Line (219)-2DAVIDP