# Reagan’s Drug War: Are You Better Off Than You Were 43 Years Ago?

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Published: 2024-10-15T07:00:00+00:00
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This week, we’re finally taking on Reagan and his starring role in the War on Drugs— there’s so much to unpack, we had to make it a two-parter. Reagan tackled the drug problem with the subtlety of a sledgehammer, ramping up incarcerations for nonviolent offenses and turning the fight against drugs into a military operation. In part one, we dive into Iran-Contra, Regan’s "October Surprise," Oliver North’s CV, and Freeway Ricky Ross—talking about how it all helped fuel the crack epidemic of the '80s.

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