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Dazed and Confused: An Overview of Cannabis

Dazed and Confused: An Overview of Cannabis

By: Christian P Maynard
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Dazed and Confused explores the turbulent history of cannabis in the United States—from its criminalization to its medical rebranding and reemergence as a legal commodity. Told across major eras—Era of Madness, War, Medicalization, and Legalization—each episode blends historical archives, AI-narrated storytelling, and cultural analysis to examine the policies, panics, and power struggles that shaped the modern War on Drugs. If you’ve ever wondered how a plant went from pharmacy shelf to felony charge—and now to dispensary counter—this is the story.

Christian P Maynard Political Science Politics & Government Science Social Sciences
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  • Politics, Pot, and Polarization: Cannabis in the Trump Years // Era of Legalization [9]

    Politics, Pot, and Polarization: Cannabis in the Trump Years // Era of Legalization [9]
    Nov 26 2025

    In this episode of Dazed and Confused, we explore the evolving landscape of cannabis policy during the Trump administration — from Jeff Sessions’ revival of old drug war rhetoric to Joe Rogan and Elon Musk shaping cultural conversations online. Amid vaping scares, COVID lockdowns, and shifting state reforms, cannabis found itself both essential and embattled in a nation still wrestling with its contradictions.

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    #DazedAndConfusedPodcast #CannabisHistory #LegalizationEra #WarOnDrugs #DrugPolicy #TrumpEra
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    24 mins
  • Second Chances and Shifting Minds // Obama // Era of Legalization [8]

    Second Chances and Shifting Minds // Obama // Era of Legalization [8]
    Nov 19 2025

    By the mid-2010s, America’s cannabis debate had shifted dramatically. President Obama commuted more non-violent drug sentences than any president before him, while public support for legalization soared to 60%. Yet, cannabis became a partisan fault line—Democrats called for reform, Republicans warned of retreat. In this episode, we explore how Obama’s presidency marked a turning point, setting the stage for the next political battle over legalization during the Trump years.

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    #CannabisHistory, #DrugPolicy, #WarOnDrugs, #Medicalization, #Criminology
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    17 mins
  • Rising Arrests, Shifting Attitudes // Era of Medical [7]

    Rising Arrests, Shifting Attitudes // Era of Medical [7]
    Nov 12 2025

    In this episode of Dazed and Confused, we explore the Era of Medicalization — a period marked by rising cannabis arrests, evolving adolescent use, and shifting public attitudes. Despite the 1994 Crime Bill and intensified enforcement, support for legalization doubled from 25% to 50% between 1995 and 2011. National surveys like MTF, NSDU, and YRBS reveal how young people perceived cannabis risk and availability during this pivotal era.

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    4 mins
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