004: The Recent History of Cannabis in America, 1970s-Present, with Emily Dufton
In the last episode of our podcast, we talked all about how cannabis was widely prescribed in the 19th century, fell out of favor, and was ultimately outlawed at the federal level. Today, we continue this guided tour throughout cannabis history as it ping pongs from being celebrated to vilified (and back again), and there’s no one more qualified to be our guide than Emily Dufton. Emily is a writer, researcher, and widely-published drug historian. She is a senior researcher at George Washington University’s documentary center, the managing editor of Points, the blog of the Alcohol and Drugs History Society, and the author of Grass Roots: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marijuana in America. Today, Emily joins the podcast to talk about the changing perception of marijuana in America and its impact on our culture. You’ll learn how marijuana became a Schedule I substance as a consequence of the culture wars of the late 1960s, the rise and fall of the early decriminalization and legalization movements, and the key figures in this story who often go undiscussed when we talk about this vitally important history. Show Notes For complete show notes, including transcripts, takeaways, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit SoHoExp.com/04 To learn more about the podcast and get access to all episodes, visit: SoHoExp.com/GreenRepeal