Politics, Pot, and Polarization: Cannabis in the Trump Years // Era of Legalization [9]

Описание: In this episode of Dazed and Confused, we explore the evolving landscape of cannabis policy during the Trump administration — from Jeff Sessions’ revival of old drug war rhetoric to Joe Rogan and Elon Musk shaping cultural conversations online. Amid vaping scares, COVID lockdowns, and shifting state reforms, cannabis found itself both essential and embattled in a nation still wrestling with its contradictions.

About the Podcast:
Dazed and Confused explores the turbulent history of cannabis in the United States—from its criminalization to its medical rebranding and reemergence as a legal commodity. Told across major eras—Era of Madness, War, Medicalization, and Legalization—each episode blends historical archives, AI-narrated storytelling, and cultural analysis to examine the policies, panics, and power struggles that shaped the modern War on Drugs.

If you’ve ever wondered how a plant went from pharmacy shelf to felony charge—and now to dispensary counter—this is the story.

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Timeline:
00:00 – Trump’s election and the uncertain future of cannabis reform
02:00 – Jeff Sessions revives “tough on drugs” rhetoric at DOJ
04:00 – Congressional backlash and calls for states’ rights
06:00 – Sean Spicer’s press briefing and mixed White House signals
08:00 – State attorneys general push back against federal threats
10:00 – Trump’s “toughness” narrative and death penalty comments
12:00 – Cultural moments: Joe Rogan, Elon Musk, and cannabis in media
14:00 – The rise of vaping and shifting perceptions of cannabis use
16:00 – The pandemic and the “essential” cannabis industry
18:00 – The legacy of the Trump years and the path toward normalization

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