Exposing the War on Drugs
For close to a century much of the Western world, including Australia, has found itself embroiled in a costly 'War on Drugs'.
From NIM FM Nimbin comes an 8 part documentary series looking at a different picture to one portrayed by the most media.
Produced by Phil Bromley, Exposing the War on Drugs interviews politicians, doctors, lawyers, users, advocates, opponents and members of the general public.
Hear how the West's history of drug prohibition and policy was shaped from the 1930s, and unpack contemporary discussions on medicinal cannabis and progressive drug policy across the world.
Check out the first episode here.
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| Episode and Duration | Synopsis | Distributing on CRN |
|---|---|---|
| How Did We Get Here? | ||
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27:50
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The rise prohibition and the man behind it, Harry Anslinger, the first chief of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics in the US. Meet the man that shaped most of the world’s drug policies.
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Wednesday 18 April Extras 1 [13:04 AEST] |
| A History of Cannabis | ||
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27:50
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The history of cannabis and the media hype around this herb. |
Wednesday 18 April Extras 1 [13:32 AEST] |
| Nimbin, Australia | ||
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27:50
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The history of Nimbin, from dying dairy town to the third most popular tourist destination in New South Wales. |
Wednesday 25 April Extras 1 [13:04 AEST] |
| Nimbin in the News | ||
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27:50
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Where did Nimbin's politics come from? Hear how Nimbin has developed into an activist community and its misrepresention in mainstream media. |
Wednesday 25 April Extras 1 [13:32 AEST] |
| Medicinal Cannabis in Oz Part 1 | ||
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27:50
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Medicinal cannabis and the reality behind the conservative hype in Australia that is affecting many lives. |
Wednesday 2 May Extras 1 [13:04 AEST] |
| Medicinal Cannabis in Oz Part 2 | ||
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27:50
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Medicinal cannabis and the reality behind the conservative hype in Australia that is affecting many lives. |
Wednesday 2 May Extras 1 [13:32 AEST] |
| The Law on Drugs | ||
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27:50
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Delve into the paranoia and baseless laws that have been developed to support the war on drugs. |
Wednesday 9 May Extras 1 [13:04 AEST] |
| Who Benefits? | ||
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27:50
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So who benefits from this war? Meet the beneficiaries and clues to end it. |
Wednesday 9 May Extras 1 [13:32 AEST] |
Over these 8 parts expect a wide range of interesting and tongue-in-cheek movie quotes set against music from key eras taking the listener on a fun-filled and absorbing journey.
Produced with the financial support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation.
Visit the series website at www.exposingthewarondrugs.com and on Facebook.
For CRN subscribers:
- Broadcasting in CRN's Extras 1 each Wednesday from 18 April 2018
- Two episodes distribute each week, 27'50 duration
- DDN equipped stations can capture the series by ordering 'Extras 1'
- 8 part series available weekly or in bulk download - email [email protected]
- For more information contact CRN staff on 02 9310 2999 or email [email protected]
Not a CRN subscriber, but want to find out more about getting content like this for your station? Read more here.
Community Radio Network special broadcasts and content broadcast during the Extras 1 and Extras 2 time in the Program Guide.
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