Unraveling the Intricate History and Criminalization of Cannabis
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09/27/23 • 37 min
Ever wondered why cannabis, a plant with potential therapeutic properties, was demonized and criminalized? Today, we have Sam McClain, a cannabis enthusiast, to help guide us through the intricate history of cannabis, its exploitation in pop culture, and its controversial legalization. She offers her personal, richly detailed experiences with cannabis, breaking down the prejudice against it and its potential as an alternative to Big Pharma.
Join us as we take a deep dive into the enthralling history of cannabis in pop culture, descending into the depths of the infamous movie Madness and its political implications. We'll also tackle the effects, misconceptions, and the necessary regulations around cannabis, aiming to paint a comprehensive picture of this fascinating plant.
We don't stop there. We dissect the criminalization of cannabis in the United States, from the 'marijuana menace' label to the influence of Harry Anslinger. As we traverse the timeline from the historic Marijuana Act of 1937 to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, we don't shy away from discussing the harsh impact of cannabis criminalization on marginalized communities. Tune in to embark on an engaging journey through the compelling narrative of cannabis in society.
This podcast episode used a clip from the propaganda film:
Reefer Madness Film
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness Directed by | Louis J. Gasnier
Screenplay by | Arthur Hoerl
Story by | Lawrence Meade
Produced by | George Hirliman (1936 film) Dwain Esper (1938–39 release)
Starring | Dorothy Short Kenneth Craig Lillian Miles Dave O'Brien Thelma White Warren McCollum Carleton Young
Cinematography | Jack Greenhalgh
Edited by | Carl Pierson
Music by | Abe Meyer
Production company | G&H Productions
Distributed by | Motion Picture Ventures
Release date | 1936 (original release)
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Ever wondered why cannabis, a plant with potential therapeutic properties, was demonized and criminalized? Today, we have Sam McClain, a cannabis enthusiast, to help guide us through the intricate history of cannabis, its exploitation in pop culture, and its controversial legalization. She offers her personal, richly detailed experiences with cannabis, breaking down the prejudice against it and its potential as an alternative to Big Pharma.
Join us as we take a deep dive into the enthralling history of cannabis in pop culture, descending into the depths of the infamous movie Madness and its political implications. We'll also tackle the effects, misconceptions, and the necessary regulations around cannabis, aiming to paint a comprehensive picture of this fascinating plant.
We don't stop there. We dissect the criminalization of cannabis in the United States, from the 'marijuana menace' label to the influence of Harry Anslinger. As we traverse the timeline from the historic Marijuana Act of 1937 to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, we don't shy away from discussing the harsh impact of cannabis criminalization on marginalized communities. Tune in to embark on an engaging journey through the compelling narrative of cannabis in society.
This podcast episode used a clip from the propaganda film:
Reefer Madness Film
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness Directed by | Louis J. Gasnier
Screenplay by | Arthur Hoerl
Story by | Lawrence Meade
Produced by | George Hirliman (1936 film) Dwain Esper (1938–39 release)
Starring | Dorothy Short Kenneth Craig Lillian Miles Dave O'Brien Thelma White Warren McCollum Carleton Young
Cinematography | Jack Greenhalgh
Edited by | Carl Pierson
Music by | Abe Meyer
Production company | G&H Productions
Distributed by | Motion Picture Ventures
Release date | 1936 (original release)
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Thank you for Simply Vibin with us!
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Simply Vibin - Unraveling the Intricate History and Criminalization of Cannabis
Transcript
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Speaker 2No , you said it wrong .
Speaker 1Oh , I did . I thought I did . I thought I did . He said there are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the US and most are Negroes , hispanics , Filipinos and entertainers . Their satanic music , jazz and swing resul
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