In Good Society

As marijuana legalization has accelerated, psychedelics seem to be the next item on the decriminalization docket. But for people who have never experienced a psychedelic "trip," it can be difficult to understand the benefits of these powerful drugs and the contexts where they can be used safely. This episode features three different perspectives on psychedelics to answer all of your questions about the experience, covering everything from ego death to microdosing. You'll hear from Shane Norte, a public advocate for the legalization of entheogenic substances, and two anonymous college students about how psychedelics have affected their worldview, the role of these drugs in society, and why it's so important to honor their sacred roots.

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When you look closely, United States drug policy revolves around two things—money and race. Even during times when public fear of drugs has been at an all-time high, like the infamous "War on Drugs" that started in the 1970s, the dangers have been way more politically manufactured than scientifically based. I got to learn all about this from Dr. David Herzberg, a professor at the University of Buffalo who's an expert in the history of drug policy. We discussed how the War on Drugs came to be, the enormous role that race has played in drug policy, how the government decided which drugs are the most dangerous, and more. It turns out, a lot of things that society has taught us to believe about drugs and drug policy are rooted in a fear of certain people rather than a fear of certain substances. 

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A new group of drug activists are working against the age-old idea of abstinence and instead focusing on how to make drugs safer. These "harm reductionists" provide support and resources to people who use drugs to help keep them safe from infections, overdoses, communicable diseases, and other drug-related harms. This episode, featuring Ohio-based peer support specialist Suzanne Plymale, gives the 411 on harm reduction, including strategies that these activists use to save lives, how we all use harm reduction principles in our day-to-day activities, and the risks of doing this often illegal work. You'll also learn how decriminalization is itself a form of harm reduction that has just as much power to save and rebuild lives.

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Throughout August, we'll be exploring the movement to Decriminalize All Drugs. But what does that even mean? In this episode, we dig into the basics of decriminalization—what it is, how it works, and what it will take to get there—with the help of Douglas Berman, a law professor who leads The Ohio State University's Drug Enforcement and Policy Center. Learn the limits of decriminalizing versus legalizing a drug, how decriminalization has affected drug use in the past, and what happens if a state decriminalizes all drugs but the federal government doesn't.

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"Asian American" is an intentionally broad term meant to build solidarity between marginalized groups. But what are the limits of grouping such a wide range of cultures under one umbrella? In this episode, learn how the typical definitions and expectations of Asian Americans can leave South Asians, such as Indians and Pakistanis, out of the narrative. You'll first hear from sociologist Dr. Bhoomi Thakore how the limited and negative depictions of South Asians in the media reinforce real-world prejudices and stereotypes. Then, culture critic Anisa Khalifa shares her personal experience of building up her Asian American identity as a Brown, Muslim woman.

Dramas Over Flowers podcast: https://dramasoverflowers.captivate.fm/

South Asian creators to follow: https://www.youtube.com/user/IISuperwomanII and https://twitter.com/hasanminhaj

Model minority podcast episode: https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com/the-model-minority-myth-part-1

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Educating the next generation about AAPI culture and history is crucial to building a more tolerant, equitable future for the Asian American community. But where do we even start? In this episode, you'll hear from two powerful voices how anyone, Asian or not, can help pass down the dynamic Asian cultures and experiences that make America beautiful. Jane Park is a Korean American mom from Seattle who posts the ups and downs of parenting on her viral Tik Tok account, and Karalee Wong Nakatsuka is an award-winning 8th grade history teacher from California. We discuss what it will take to raise a generation that understands and appreciates the AAPI community, including why personal connections are essential to learning about culture, how the classroom plays into children's perceptions of identity, and what parents can do to teach their kids about race.

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For permanent residents, green card holders, and other non-citizens, committing certain types of crimes carries a penalty beyond jail time—deportation. On today's episode, we take a critical look at how immigration, schools, and the judicial system all connect to prevent thousands of AAPI immigrants from establishing their lives in America. You'll hear from Eddy Zheng, a formerly incarcerated Chinese-American activist who served a life sentence and faced deportation for a crime he committed at age 16. We discussed his personal fight against deportation orders, the struggle of assimilating in a new country, and how these systems form a broader pipeline from migration to deportation for Asian-Americans.

Learn more about Eddy Zheng: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddy_Zheng

Learn more about the Cambodian "Operation Menu": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAMf0MRqt40

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Although the Stop Asian Hate movement is only a few months old, the United States has a long, often hidden, history of anti-Asian discrimination, hate, and violence. This month, we're diving into the Asian-American experience, both past and present, to learn how we got to where we are today and what we can do about it.

Joining us today to give an overview of the Stop Asian Hate movement is Telly Wong. He's the founder of #WashTheHate, a campaign started in 2020 to share the stories of how AAPI individuals have been affected by racial violence and discrimination, particularly during the pandemic. We discussed why this movement started now, what Asian hate has looked like historically, and how the rest of us can play a part in ending it.

TW: This episode contains discussions of violence against AAPI individuals and a racial slur

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What's the big deal about gay bars and drag? Today's episode takes a deep-dive into the inner workings of drag culture to understand why it's so important to the LGBTQ community. I talked to Columbus, Ohio drag queen Blonde Vanity about her experience as a professional performer, including what it takes to make it as a pro, how to make the industry more inclusive in the future, what drag queens do from 9-to-5, and much more.

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In a world where gender rules all, the idea that "male" and "female" are made-up concepts sounds ridiculous at first. But when you take a closer look, masculinity and femininity aren't the straightforward, clear-cut categories that many people perceive them to be. In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Brandon Andrew Robinson, a professor of Queer Studies at the University of California Riverside, about how gender has varied over time and space, what it means for gender to be non-binary, and whether we'd be better off never having invented gender at all.

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