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

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

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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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