The drug war, covered by drug users as war correspondents. Crackdown is a monthly podcast about drugs, drug policy and the drug war led by drug user activists and supported by research. Each episode will tell the story of a community fighting for their lives. It’s also about solutions, justice for those we have lost, and saving lives.
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Episode 21: Control
https://www.patreon.com/posts/45543505
Activist Kali Sedgemore and anthropologist Danya Fast tell a story about the government’s desire for control—the way its attempts to detain and manage drug users often backfire.
CREDITS
Crackdown is produced on the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
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Our editorial board is:
Samona Marsh
Shelda Kastor
Greg Fess
Jeff Louden
Dean Wilson
Al Fowler
Laura Shaver
Rest in Peace Dave Murray and Chereece Keewatin.
Today's episode was conceptualized, written, and produced by Sam Fenn, Alex Kim, Alex de Boer, Danya Fast, Ryan McNeil, and me, Garth Mullins.
Danya Fast’s research is supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Vancouver Foundation, The Sick Kids Foundation, and the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research.
Original score written and performed by Garth Mullins, Sam Fenn, and James Ash.
Our credits music was “Pinkjet Pussy” by Randy and the Pandoras. You can buy this song on 100 Block Rock, a compilation of music produced by Downtown Eastside artists.