Wilkes University's History Behind the Headlines: Episode 002 - Cannabis in the United States

MAY 24, 202142 MIN
Wilkes University's History Behind the Headlines

Wilkes University's History Behind the Headlines: Episode 002 - Cannabis in the United States

MAY 24, 202142 MIN

Description

Join Jennifer and Jacob as they interview Dr. Adam Rathge of the University of Dayton and examine the long and complicated history behind cannabis use in the United States. Interested in learning more? Check out the following readings. Two of Dr. Rathge's articles can be found here: https://southernspaces.org/2018/mapping-muggleheads-new-orleans-and-marijuana-menace-1920-1930/ and https://www.oah.org/tah/issues/2015/august/pondering-pot/ You may also want to check out Emily Dufton's "Grass Roots," Isaac Campos's "Home Grown," Nick Johnson "Grass Roots: A History of Cannabis in the American West," Dale Geiringer's “The Forgotten Origins of Cannabis Prohibition in California,” and Bonnie Whitebread's "The Marihuana Conviction" Co-Hosts: Jennifer Boch and Jacob Kudysch Researchers: Nick Chupela, Ashley Collura, Jamison Shaw, Adam Piston, and Donald Ballou Special Thanks to Kristen Rock and her team at WCLH!