Crackdown

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.
Eye opening, informative, incredible journalism
2024-01-29
I’ve started this podcast from the beginning and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to understand the effects of Canada’s drug policies, how they and the housing crisis affect the marginalized, what is needed. If you want to hear voices you never normally hear, voices you should hear, this is a great place to start.
Incredible Journalism, Best Podcast
2023-09-23
I found this podcast in 2023, 4 years after it started, and have been listening in chronological order. It is simply fantastic, in a handful of episodes I gained so much knowledge on the policies to push for and first hand experiences of drug users, and my mindset shifted on many things. The quality of journalism is extremely high, with a perfect balance of centering the voices of drug users, while also exploring scientific research on the topic, talking with police and policymakers both in Canada and abroad. Best podcast I have ever listened to.
Brilliant
2023-09-14
This is one of the best and most educational podcasts I’ve listened to. Garth at the helm is a standout but I know the rest of the team are also invaluable. I think every conservative politician and police officer should have to listen to this podcast and it should be required listening for high school students. I’m only on episode 12 and I’m hooked. Thank you!
excellent!
2023-04-24
gives real insight into the complexity and humanity of drugs users trying to survive the violence of state, medical and police violence && so well made too!
Best podcast
2023-02-26
My favourite podcast by far! This has given me a different perspective and understanding of the opioid crisis. I tell everyone I can to listen to this podcast.
Incredibly informative
2022-07-21
I defy you to listen to Garth Mullins and not re-examine your prejudices around drug use and addiction. I think everyone should listen to this amazing podcast, especially in light of the appalling death toll we’re currently experiencing in BC every single day.
An informative
2022-06-20
This is one of the best podcasts being produced in Canada right now. It gives a voice to those who are often ignored and misrepresented. I grew up in Maple Ridge, BC and was told to be afraid of the Downtown Eastside
An education many of us need
2022-04-16
This is one of the best uses of CIHR and SSHRC funding I’ve ever come across. Powerful and necessary storytelling about our ongoing failure to treat drug users as people. I hope we evolve soon. Thank you Crackdown team!
Necessary
2021-10-25
This podcast is necessary. Everyone needs to hear this side of the drug war. It’s sadly missing from the public discussion. I’ve always believed in legalizing all drugs, but stayed away from publicly debating my position because I couldn’t quite put into words why. This program puts it into words and sounds far better than I ever could. It is very well produced and of excellent sound and content quality. Really the only complaint I have is that it only comes out once a month. But I get it, it takes time. Even if you disagree with the people on this podcast, it’s important to hear their side. If for no other reason than to understand the human cost of drug hysteria. I can’t recommend it enough.
Instantly hooked on the show,
2021-10-05
I heard an episode on CANADALAND and instantly subscribed to the show. I appreciate the view from inside this podcast provides, the questions it poses, and the changes it wants to bring about. Awareness is the first step…
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- CreatorCrackdown Productions
- Years Active2019 - 2025
- Episodes58
- RatingClean
- Copyright© Garth Mullins, Ryan McNeil and Crackdown Productions
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