End It For Good

Christina Dent & Mike Madison

We explore ending our criminal approach to drugs and regulating the market again. If you’re not sure what that sentence means, you’re in the right place. We start at square one, where we were as staunch supporters of the War on Drugs. What changed our minds? Welcome to the show.

  1. 23 SEP

    Ep. 93 - Drugs & Respect: How Playground Principles Solve Adult Problems - Jim Babka

    Could respect, not punishment, be the key to reducing harm from drugs and addiction? Jim Babka, host of the Gracearchy podcast and Social Strategist for the Foundation for Harmony and Prosperty, joins Christina Dent to explain the Natural Principle of Human Respect. It's a simple but powerful idea that coercion always diminishes happiness, harmony, and prosperity. Using lessons from the playground, flying cars, and even gravity, Jim shows how respecting others unlocks trust, community, and progress. From psychedelics to policy, he explains how force backfires and opportunities are lost when we ignore this principle. This episode challenges us to rethink adult solutions by remembering the simple rules we practiced as kids, and to consider whether so many of our problems are caused by the fact that our laws are not consistent with what we learned on the playground.    Resources: Gracearchy Podcast with Jim Babka Foundation for Harmony and Prosperity "Curious" by Christina Dent - 75% of proceeds further the work of End It For Good End It For Good - Join our newsletter for stories, events, and solutions to drugs and addiction.

    1 h y 4 min

  2. 9 SEP

    Ep. 92 - 7-OH: A New Frontier in Pain Management - Dr. Michele Ross

    Christina sits down with Dr. Michele Ross to talk about 7-OH, a new substance that’s closely connected to kratom. They unpack what it is, why people are using it, and what it could mean for pain management and addiction recovery. The conversation also looks at the FDA’s response, the push for medical freedom, and why education and responsible use matter so much with plant medicines like this one. They also explore the risks of banning substances and driving them into the underground market, where people lose access to safety and quality.   Resources: 7-HOPE Alliance Foundation: https://7hopealliance.org Campaign to save 7OH - https://www.save7oh.org/ Dr Ross' book Kratom Is Medicine (2021): https://a.co/d/1Dw0dRh

    57 min

  3. 26 AGO

    Ep. 91 - The Future of Cannabis Economics - Geoff Lawrence

    What does it take to build a thriving legal marijuana market? Christina Dent and Bryan Mauk sit down with Geoffrey Lawrence, Research Director at the Reason Foundation, to explore the economic lessons from cannabis legalization across the United States. Drawing on his unique experience as a researcher and a CFO in the marijuana industry, Geoff explains how smart regulation can undercut the black market, foster innovation, and create healthier communities. They discuss the evolution of cannabis laws, what motivates legalization, and how future policy could open the door to interstate commerce, new products, and stronger legal markets.   Links: Reason Foundation: https://reason.org/ Reason Magazine: https://reason.com/ Get Curious: https://a.co/d/3ArcF8z

    1 h y 2 min

  4. 12 AGO

    Ep. 90 - Could Legalizing Drugs Help Save Mexican Churches? - Dr. Franco Iacomini

    The war on drugs is not just affecting the US population. In this episode, we're joined by Franco Iacomini, Latin America editor at Christianity Today, to discuss his recent article on how cartel violence is impacting churches in Mexico. In many rural communities, children are forcibly recruited into cartels, and for some, drug trafficking becomes the only viable path to economic survival. These heartbreaking realities are symptoms of a global war on drugs that fuels black markets and empowers violent organizations. Could legal regulation be the key to disrupting these cycles of harm? Resources: Read Franco's Article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/06/mexico-cartels-persecution Get Curious (Now only $10!): https://a.co/d/dZMRfE1

    47 min

  5. 29 JUL

    Ep. 89 - What If Prisons Helped People Heal? A Former Warden Thinks They Can - Brian Koehn

    What if prisons focused less on punishment and more on healing? In this episode, Brian Koehn shares his journey from overseeing 65 prisons to launching the world’s first full-service nonprofit prison model. He explains why a human-centered approach could transform corrections, and why it’s time we expect more from our corrections system. Learn More: https://spcor.org/ Get Curious: https://a.co/d/7B9ci2k

    1 h y 1 min

  6. 15 JUL

    Ep. 88 - 10 Reasons to End the Drug War - Dr. Jeffrey Miron

    Is drug prohibition doing more harm than good? In this episode, Harvard’s Dr. Jeffrey Miron explains the economic principles behind his long-standing opposition to criminalizing drugs, and offers thoughtful responses to 10 common objections. If the idea of legalizing heroin sounds outrageous, this episode is for you. Links: Get Curious by Christina Dent: https://a.co/d/c2Ijpua Dr. Miron's Articles: https://www.cato.org/people/jeffrey-miron Dr. Miron's Substack: https://jeffreymiron.substack.com/

    1 h y 5 min

  7. 1 JUL

    Ep. 87 - How Families Can Support Recovery - Caroline Beidler

    A social worker, author, and national recovery advocate, Caroline Beidler opens up about how addiction shaped her identity, how faith and family played pivotal roles in her healing, and why recovery is about much more than sobriety.  She offers deep insight for families walking alongside a loved one struggling with addiction and challenges the idea of “tough love” with a call for “extravagant love” rooted in connection and community.  Whether you’re in recovery, love someone who is, or want to better understand addiction and healing, this episode is for you. Connect with Caroline: Website: www.carolinebeidler.com Substack: https://carolinebeidler.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinebeidler_official/

    48 min

  8. 17 JUN

    Ep. 86 - When Success Hides Addiction: Dr. Lisa Stanton's Story of Achievement, Alcohol, and Awakening

    Dr. Lisa Stanton was thriving in her career, advancing in clinical research, and checking every box of outward success, but behind closed doors, alcohol was quietly taking control. In this episode, she opens up about living with functional addiction, the moment of reckoning, and how recovery brought her true freedom. A candid conversation that challenges how we think about addiction and who it affects. Connect with Dr. Stanton: Website: www.drlisastanton.com Substack: https://thingsonmyheart.substack.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/47SWJtS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlisastanton

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We explore ending our criminal approach to drugs and regulating the market again. If you’re not sure what that sentence means, you’re in the right place. We start at square one, where we were as staunch supporters of the War on Drugs. What changed our minds? Welcome to the show.

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    Christina Dent & Mike Madison
  • Años de actividad
    2019 - 2025
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