With the recent peaceful election and inauguration of Xiomara Castro as president of Honduras, we turn our attention back to Central America for today’s show. Anthropologist and retired professor Adrienne […]
UW-Madison launches new center to research psychedelic substances
UW-Madison is launching a new research center to study the applications of certain psychedelic substances. The Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances will study the scientific, cultural and historical aspects […]
Drug Use for Grown-Ups
Can recreational drug use be compatible with personal and professional achievement and a healthy, safe lifestyle? In his new book, Drug Use for Grown-Ups, psychology professor Carl Hart says yes. […]
State Rep. Lisa Subeck on Governor’s plans to reduce prescriptio...
Earlier today, Governor Tony Evers announced that one of the key provisions for his forthcoming biennial state budget will be lowering prescription drug costs for Wisconsinites. The announcement comes about […]
White Market Drugs
The contemporary opioid epidemic is just the latest in a long history of Big Pharma–fueled crises in the U.S., argues David Herzberg in his new book, White Market Drugs. But […]
Afghanistan and the Global History of Drugs and Diplomacy
It is estimated that Afghanistan produces up to 85% of the world’s opium and heroin. With that in mind, today we take a close look at the global drug trade, […]