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Anslinger: The untold cannabis conspiracy

10 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings

This podcast series exposes how one man's personal agenda restricting narcotics led to the proliferation of opioids and the prohibition of cannabis. Find out by tuning in to Episode 1 and follow along as we unfold the untold cannabis conspiracy.
New episodes are released on Monday mornings.

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Episodes

Morganization - S2 E3 - John Lupien

December 11, 2018 08:29 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

On Episode 3 of Anslinger: The untold cannabis conspiracy, we investigate the financial, chemical and agricultural powers that destroyed cannabis. We also interview hemp entrepreneur and historian John Lupien about his quest to uncover the secrets of Helen Moorhead.

Hearst's Castle - S2 E2 - Courtney Moran, LL. M

November 13, 2018 03:04 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

On Episode 2 of Anslinger: The untold cannabis conspiracy, we investigate media mogul William Randolph Hearst's role in supporting Anslinger's Army of Allies. We also interview cannabis attorney and lobbyist Courtney Moran about cannabis' battles in the 1930s and today that have shaped the industry. Download Episode!

Anslinger's Army of Allies - S2 E1 - Matt Pembleton

November 05, 2018 11:20 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

On Season 2 Episode 1 of Anslinger the Untold Cannabis Conspiracy, we investigate four paradigm shifts that changed the course of American identity. We also interview author of Containing Addiction, Matt Pembleton, about Harry Anslinger's strategy to formulate his War on Drugs.

Murderous Marihuana - S1E6 - David Spalding - REMASTERED

June 08, 2018 20:19 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB

On episode 6, we investigate Harry Anslinger's demonizing cannabis campaign and how the League of Nations and the US felt about cannabis in the early 1930s. We also talk to former USDA economist, horticulturist and hemp expert, David Spalding about the biology of cannabis and how the government truly felt towards the plant after implementing the Controlled Substances Act.

Anandamide - S1E5 - Dr. Pritesh Kumar - REMASTERED

June 08, 2018 20:17 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MB

On Episode 5 of Anslinger: The untold cannabis conspiracy, we investigate the medical and therapeutic uses of cannabis. We also continue our conversation with Dr. Pritesh Kumar about differences between endocannabinoid and opioid systems in the human body, and their physiological actions.

Elucidation - S1E4 - Dr. Pritesh Kumar - REMASTERED

June 08, 2018 20:16 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

On Episode 4 of Anslinger: The untold cannabis conspiracy, we expose a group of 11 men charged with creating Big Pharma, as we know it. We also talk to pharmacologist and toxicologist Dr. Pritesh Kumar about scientific and intellectual breakthroughs in the 1930s that spurred our opioid epidemic.

A Man of the People - S1E3 - Mary Carniglia - REMASTERED

February 19, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MB

On episode 3 of Anslinger: The untold cannabis conspiracy, we discuss the first major discovery of modern day marijuana and the effects it had on a human test subject. We also interview Mary Carniglia, the great grand niece of Harry Anslinger about her uncle’s reputation and why is is working so hard to reverse the stigma he created. Download Episode!

Chasing the Dragon - S1E2 - Lucy Sletvold - REMASTERED

February 12, 2018 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MB

On Episode Two of "Anslinger: The untold cannabis conspiracy," we expose Harry Anslinger’s first major drug bust in Washington DC opium dens. We also interview Lucy Sletvold, a recovering heroin addict about the effects of heroin and other narcotics on the mind and body. Download Episode!

Harry Anslinger - America's First Drug Czar - S1E1 - Dr. Jeffrey Miron - REMASTERED

February 05, 2018 05:01 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MB

On the first episode 1 of Anslinger: The untold cannabis conspiracy, we discuss narcotic policies and the life of Harry Anslinger, America's first Drug Czar, prior to his appointment as Chief and First Commissioner to the Federal Bureau of Narcotics. We also interview Harvard economist, Dr. Jeffrey Miron, about the global outlook on drugs, diseases and the economy during the early 1900s. Download Episode!

Meet Annie Rouse - Author, Producer, Narrator

January 29, 2018 05:01 - 3 minutes - 5.59 MB

This prologue episode of Anslinger: The untold cannabis conspiracy introduces you to the author, producer and narrator, Annie Rouse. Learn about her journey and why she decided to publish the story of Harry Anslinger, America's first drug czar. Download Episode! Transcriptions released on thinkhempythoughts.com on the day following episode release.  

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