Chapter
The Impact of Crack Cocaine Prohibition
30:02 - 1:17:24 (47:22)
Research shows that the negative effects of crack cocaine were largely due to the drug's prohibition and the associated violence among gangs vying for profits. The perception of crack's potential harms to unborn babies also fed into the Christian extremist movement's focus on limiting the rights of women and elevating the rights of fetuses in the media and political discourse.
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Beauty Translated is back with an all-new season delving into challenging perceptions of the trans community, while Death Island explores the mystery of dozens of tourist deaths in a beautiful location. Both podcasts can be found on the iHeartRadio app, Apple podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.
ChapterThe Impact of Crack Cocaine Prohibition
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part One: Constructing the Crack "Epidemic"
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast discusses the restrictions placed on black Americans in terms of where they could live and the migration of black Americans to cities across the US.
31:41 - 33:04 (01:22)
Summary
This podcast discusses the restrictions placed on black Americans in terms of where they could live and the migration of black Americans to cities across the US. The episode also touches upon the crack epidemic and the ensuing moral panic.
ChapterThe Impact of Crack Cocaine Prohibition
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part One: Constructing the Crack "Epidemic"
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The negative effects associated with crack cocaine were a result of the prohibition itself rather than the usage of the drug.
33:04 - 1:17:24 (44:20)
Summary
The negative effects associated with crack cocaine were a result of the prohibition itself rather than the usage of the drug. The violence was closely related to the huge profit margins offered by the drug.