Ep. 14
The text explores the history of marijuana prohibition in the United States, highlighting the biased and often fraudulent research used to demonize the plant. It contrasts this with evidence of marijuana’s medical benefits and its long history of use in various cultures, particularly among Rastafarians and in Jamaica. The narrative also features the legal battles fought to access cannabis for medical use, ultimately showcasing the clash between scientific evidence and politically motivated misinformation campaigns. Finally, it notes the irony that marijuana prohibition, driven by fear and misinformation, resulted in its widespread use as an illicit substance.