End It For Good

Ep. 40: How did two drug busts change Police Chief Betty Taylor's mind about the War on Drugs?

Chief Taylor's upbringing made her want to become a police officer and she achieved that, and so much more, in the state of Missouri. She has changed her mind about the War on Drugs because of the things she witnessed. Spend a few minutes with Christina and Chief Taylor to hear her story.

Ep. 39: John Bush - Kratom: What Is It and Will It Be Included in the Drug War?

If you've never heard of Kratom, you probably will.  We discuss what it is, how it's used and what the government thinks of it.

Ep. 38: Lisa Foster - Financial Impacts of Drug Arrests

When it comes to fines and fees, how difficult is it to get out of the criminal justice system once you get in it?

Ep. 37: Will Legalization Lead to Moral Decay?

An attendee at one of our events was concerned that legalization will lead to further moral decay in America. Is that true?

Ep. 36: Zara Snapp - The drug war and Mexico

Zara Snapp lives and works in Mexico. What does drug prohibition cause south of the border?

Ep. 35 - Has legal marijuana destroyed Colorado?

More ER visits? Higher youth arrest rates? And what about driving under the influence? Mike & Christina respond to the points made in this op-ed on why the author believes legal marijuana has devastated Colorado:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/08/07/marijuana-devastated-colorado-dont-legalize-nationally-jeff-hunt-column/536010001/

 

Ep. 34 - Save Lives, Reduce Crime, and End the Opioid Epidemic

IMAGINE A WORLD where fewer loved ones are lost to drug overdose and there’s less crime in our communities. This is the audio version of our TedxTalk for ending a criminal justice approach to drugs in favor of a health-centered approach that reduces harm. We’re not pro-drug. We invite people to consider approaches to drugs that prioritize life and the opportunity to thrive.

 

Ep. 33 - Interview: Sgt. Terry Blevins - Changing my mind on the Drug War

Sgt. Terry Blevins has worked in numerous capacities in law enforcement, and now advocates for an end to the drug war. What changed his mind, and what trends does he see in law enforcement as reform gains steam? Join us on the show today. 

Ep. 32 - Answering "But doesn't prison help some people?" and other objections to reform

3 objections to reform: "Doesn't prison help some people?" "Isn't decriminalizing use better than legalizing the substance?" and "Haven't we gone far enough on drug policy reform?" We answer these objections on today's show. 

Ep. 31 - Interview: Catharine Cooper - The drug arrest that changed our lives

Catharine Cooper shares the powerful story of how criminalization of drugs - not the drugs themselves - changed the trajectory of her son's life.