Dazed and Confused: An Overview of Cannabis

Cannabis Law Under Trump’s Second Term // Confusion and Control // Era of Legalization [11]

Following the 2024 election, expectations for federal cannabis reform rose as Donald Trump returned to the White House. Instead of clarity, the United States entered a period defined by fragmentation. This episode traces cannabis policy during Trump’s second term, examining conflicting cabinet appointments, stalled federal reform, aggressive anti-cannabis advocacy, and the growing divide between federal inaction and state experimentation. While public support for legalization remains strong and youth use indicators continue long-term declines, federal agencies and Congress remain locked in paralysis. The result is a fractured national landscape. Links Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cpmaynard [https://linktr.ee/cpmaynard] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/christianmaynard [https://www.patreon.com/c/christianmaynard] #CannabisPolicy #DrugPolitics #BidenAdministration #CriminalJusticeReform #PublicHealthDebate

Cannabis Politics in 2024: Harris and Trump Election // Era of Legalization [10]

This episode covers the landscape of cannabis politics surrounding the 2024 election. It covers Kamala Harris selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, shifts in party language on cannabis, and her renewed call for full legalization. The episode follows the mixed results of state ballot measures, the policy expectations that emerged after Trump’s victory, and federal actions taken by the Biden administration, including pardons and the push to move cannabis to Schedule III. Links Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cpmaynard [https://linktr.ee/cpmaynard] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/christianmaynard [https://www.patreon.com/c/christianmaynard] #CannabisPolicy #DrugPolitics #BidenAdministration #CriminalJusticeReform #PublicHealthDebate

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

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. Links Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cpmaynard [https://linktr.ee/cpmaynard] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/christianmaynard [https://www.patreon.com/c/christianmaynard] #CannabisHistory, #DazedAndConfusedPodcast #CannabisHistory #LegalizationEra #WarOnDrugs #DrugPolicy #TrumpEra

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

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. Links Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cpmaynard [https://linktr.ee/cpmaynard] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/christianmaynard [https://www.patreon.com/c/christianmaynard] #CannabisHistory, #DrugPolicy, #WarOnDrugs, #Medicalization, #Criminology

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

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. Links Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cpmaynard [https://linktr.ee/cpmaynard] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/christianmaynard [https://www.patreon.com/c/christianmaynard] #CannabisHistory, #DrugPolicy, #WarOnDrugs, #Medicalization, #Criminology