Episode
Cracktoberfest Part One: Constructing the Crack "Epidemic"
1:26:40
Published: Mon Oct 03 2022
Description
Robert and Prop sit down to talk about an epidemic that wasn't. A five part seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
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00:00 - 01:23 (01:23)
Summary
The first podcast Silenced investigates the assassination of three radio journalists and dives into the world of drugs and darkness to find the mastermind behind it. Meanwhile, the second season of Beauty Translated aims to challenge perceptions of trans people with all new conversations and headlines of the community.
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part One: Constructing the Crack "Epidemic"
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The hosts of Behind the Bastards and The Dollop collaborate and joke about their podcast crossover.
01:23 - 04:27 (03:03)
Summary
The hosts of Behind the Bastards and The Dollop collaborate and joke about their podcast crossover. They explore the history of the CIA and conspiracy theories associated with them.
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part One: Constructing the Crack "Epidemic"
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker discusses their memories as a child during the time when hip-hop began to portray drug use in a negative light, and reflects on the impact of this shift.
04:27 - 09:39 (05:11)
Summary
The speaker discusses their memories as a child during the time when hip-hop began to portray drug use in a negative light, and reflects on the impact of this shift.
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part One: Constructing the Crack "Epidemic"
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The widespread use of the term "crack" as a euphemism for addiction contrasts with the devastating effects of the crack epidemic that was characterized as a plague.
09:39 - 14:05 (04:25)
Summary
The widespread use of the term "crack" as a euphemism for addiction contrasts with the devastating effects of the crack epidemic that was characterized as a plague. The naivety around the origins of crack and the consequences of its use highlights a need for education on drug use and addiction.
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part One: Constructing the Crack "Epidemic"
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The origins of oral anesthetics such as Nova cane and Lida cane are derived from plants like the cocoa leaf and Kava, which is traditionally used by Polynesian people for medicinal purposes.
14:05 - 16:20 (02:15)
Summary
The origins of oral anesthetics such as Nova cane and Lida cane are derived from plants like the cocoa leaf and Kava, which is traditionally used by Polynesian people for medicinal purposes.
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part One: Constructing the Crack "Epidemic"
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Western idea of categorizing molecules as either good or bad is a recent perspective that differs from traditional Chinese and other cultural viewpoints.
16:20 - 19:07 (02:47)
Summary
The Western idea of categorizing molecules as either good or bad is a recent perspective that differs from traditional Chinese and other cultural viewpoints. The distinction between a poison and a medicine is not always clear-cut and can vary based on cultural context and history.
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part One: Constructing the Crack "Epidemic"
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast discusses how some of the popular powdered psychedelics work and what to expect when taking them.
19:07 - 25:55 (06:47)
Summary
This podcast discusses how some of the popular powdered psychedelics work and what to expect when taking them.
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part One: Constructing the Crack "Epidemic"
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker describes their experience inside a crack house in Prague, claiming it to be the most heartbreaking site they've ever seen.
25:55 - 30:01 (04:06)
Summary
The speaker describes their experience inside a crack house in Prague, claiming it to be the most heartbreaking site they've ever seen.
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part One: Constructing the Crack "Epidemic"
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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.
30:02 - 1:17:24 (47:22)
Summary
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.