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Mar 2022
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The Great Debates | EP 1 | Drug Decrimin...

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The Great Debates Episode 1 | Should the United States move to decriminalize drugs and drug use? 

The Great Debates is a new Valuetainment Production hosted by Patrick Bet-David, where we bring on guests with polarized opinions to discuss different topics. Subscribe to PBD Podcast and don't miss any new uploads https://bit.ly/3MsDzQH


(For Decriminalization) Lt. Diane Goldstein (Ret.) was born in Mexico City and moved to the US as a child. She is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and guest lecturer on criminal justice and drug policy reform. Follow her on Twitter here: https://bit.ly/3tgzZju. You can find more information on L.E.A.P. here: https://bit.ly/3hvHgqj


(Against Decriminalization) Hector Berrellez is a former D.E.A. Supervisor and Special Agent, with thirty years of extensive experience in counter-terrorism and narcotics enforcement. He is recognized as one of the most highly decorated Drug Enforcement Agents in the history of the bureau. You can purchase Hector's book "The Last Narc" here: https://amzn.to/3ICZQJ7


(Moderator) Patrick Bet-David: CEO, author, and Founder of Valuetainment Media. Patrick has interviewed athletes, notorious individuals, politicians, authors, and entrepreneurs from all walks of life. 


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*** Opinions, statements, statistics, and references made by our guests do not express the views or opinions of Patrick Bet-David or Valuetainment Media ***

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