Crackdown

The drug war, covered by drug users as war correspondents. Crackdown is a monthly podcast about drugs, drug policy and the drug war led by drug user activists and supported by research. Each episode will tell the story of a community fighting for their li

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Episode 47: Low Dead Space

Posted September 3, 202400:14:30

In episode 47, we bring you a brief update on the show and the harm reduction movement. Plus you’ll hear new tunes from Garth’s band.

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Episode 46: The Bench

Posted July 7, 202400:53:37

In Canada, alcohol is legal and we have a safe supply of booze. So why do some people drink mouthwash or rice wine? And why does the state over-police...

Episode 45: Recriminalization

Posted May 10, 202400:49:34

Politicians and much of the media have been lying and whipping up a moral panic. And now, decriminalization in British Columbia is all but dead. In...

Episode 44: Kids on the Block Part 3 – Danny

Posted March 22, 202400:38:49

Right wing politicians say safe supply will hurt kids – that young people will get hooked on drugs they’d otherwise never try.

But kids already...

Episode 43: Kids on the Block Part 2 – Jade

Posted February 16, 202400:57:01

Rightwing politicians and media pundits want us to fear safe supply and harm reduction. They say these interventions are putting children and families...