Season 1 · Episode 10
Just Say No: Reagan Militarizes the War on Drugs
Historical Controversies · Mises Institute
October 11, 2017
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Show Notes
Season 1, Episode 10. In spite of declining drug usage, the Reagan Administration placed renewed interest in the War on Drugs. Chris Calton explains how President Reagan eliminated restrictions that prevented the US military from enforcing domestic laws, while also reducing Constitutional safeguards that prevented police from using illegally obtained evidence. The consequences? A rise in drug potency—and danger.
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Media and CultureThe Police StateU.S. History