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The Rise and Fall of Crack Cocaine
05:09 - 08:34 (03:25)
This episode discusses the rise and fall of crack cocaine and the reasons why it fell out of style in the mid 90s, such as the federal crackdown and the toxicity of the drug. It also mentions the difference in the treatment of crack dealers vs. powder cocaine dealers and how black politicians advocated for a change in policy.
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The use of crack cocaine diminished in the mid-90s due to its toxic effects on the body and younger generations witnessing its negative impact on older individuals.
05:09 - 07:30 (02:21)
Summary
The use of crack cocaine diminished in the mid-90s due to its toxic effects on the body and younger generations witnessing its negative impact on older individuals. Black politicians advocated for harsher punishments for crack dealers compared to those who dealt with powder cocaine.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of Crack Cocaine
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Levon meets with a man who resembles Al Sharpton in Levon's barber shop to partner with him on a political scheme.
07:30 - 08:34 (01:03)
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Levon meets with a man who resembles Al Sharpton in Levon's barber shop to partner with him on a political scheme. During the conversation, Levon quotes Shakespeare, but the man laughs and dismisses him as quoting a "dead honkey".