Unrestrained Thoughts

David Iglesias

A Utah based podcast that focuses on current events, culture, politics, and any other interesting topics you're not supposed to talk honestly about.

  1. 01/20/2023

    Ep.15 Legalizing Medicinal Psychedelics w/ Amy Pomeroy

    Some of the biggest challenges our society faces today revolve around mental health and addiction – especially in a post-lockdown world. Fortunately, a psychedelic solution is on the horizon here in Utah. In today's episode, I'm joined by Amy Pomeroy who works as the Criminal Justice Policy Analyst at the Libertas Institute. Amy has spent the last several years prosecuting crime as a Deputy Utah County Attorney, giving her a front-row seat to what is and is not working in our criminal justice system. Prior to that, she worked at the Pacific Legal Foundation doing constitutional litigation and ran a state representative’s office. She received her bachelor’s degree in political science from Brigham Young University before graduating from J. Reuben Clark Law School cum laude. I invited Amy on to discuss the incredible work she and the rest of the Libertas team are doing to legalize the medicinal and clinical use of psychedelics, such as psilocybin and MDMA, here in Utah. Amy highlights some of the studies and research that's been conducted on this issue and addresses concerns, myths, and common questions from those who are unsure about the legitimacy of the medicinal properties in psychedelics. Where you can follow Amy and her work: https://twitter.com/LibertasPomeroy https://libertas.org/author/apomeroy/ Additional links for this episode: Amy's policy brief on psychotherapeutic drugs Report to UT legislature by the Utah Mental Illness Psychotherapy Drug Task Force Utah panel on psychotherapeutics hosted by Libertas and Utah Patients Coalition (Here's the full panel video on YouTube) Find your Senator or Representative here

    46 min
  2. 07/26/2022

    Ep.14 Pioneer Day: Mormons and the State with Connor Boyack

    In Utah, the 24th of July (Pioneer Day) is treated almost as a second "4th of July" because it serves as a sort of Independence Day for the pioneers fleeing from the United States territories to the Mexico territory that would later become Utah. It was persecution from both local communities as well as the government itself that drove the pioneers to leave the U.S. Connor Boyack is the founder and president of the Libertas Institute, a Utah based think-tank; author of the Tuttle Twins children's book series; and an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is also a fan of history and loves to learn from the ideas behind historical events — not just the names and dates associated with them. His work is centered on spreading the ideas of liberty and defending individual rights. What I've found unique about Connor however is that his political beliefs and religious beliefs are very much based on the same underlying principles. As he puts it, you won't find that his faith is placed in one bucket and his politics in another. I invited Connor on to the podcast to talk about some of the important ideas and principles that should be highlighted during the 24thof July (Pioneer Day), yet today it seems that the LDS church culture has moved away from being one of distrust of the government to one of worshipping its false idols and utilizing its coercive powers. We also talk about his experience working in Utah politics which has led to instances of standing off against the very religious institution he is a part of. Follow Connor: Twitter Instagram Facebook Check out Connor's work: Connor's website Libertas Institute Tuttle Twins Sunday Musings podcast Christ Versus Caesar

    55 min

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A Utah based podcast that focuses on current events, culture, politics, and any other interesting topics you're not supposed to talk honestly about.