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May 2024
1h 12m

Richard Nixon...WOMP WOMP

Julia Hava & Eliza McLamb
About this episode

The girlies pick up the story of marijuana where they left off in the 1960’s, exploring how weed evolved from America’s enemy to capitalism’s sweetheart. They discuss the student protestors who lit up for peace, the drug war collab between Nixon and Reagan, how the cops convinced kids to snitch on their parents, and more! Digressions include an exciting geographical announcement, a two year old who can’t read, and Nancy Reagan off the percs.

This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza Mclamb and edited by Allison Hagan. 

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He's serving 40 years in prison, while legal marijuana makes others rich

Just Say No - Campaign, Nancy Reagan & Drugs

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The history of Jews and marijuana goes back a lot farther than you think

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Was Nixon's war on drugs a racially motivated crusade? It's a bit more complicated

What Ever Happened to 'Just Say No'?

What marijuana reclassification means for the United States

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