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.

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

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

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

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/

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.

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. 

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. 

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

Christina and Mike answer the listener question, “What would the world look like if all drugs were legal, and why is that the world you want your kids to live in?”