Political commentator and Breaking Points co-host Saagar Enjeti joins Kevin Sabet on High Stakes to discuss the growing backlash against marijuana commercialization, the influence of corporate interests on drug policy, and why he believes the marijuana industry makes Big Tobacco “look like choirboys.”
Dr. Kevin Sabet sits down with Saagar Enjeti, co-host of Breaking Points and The Realignment, to examine the changing political and cultural conversation surrounding marijuana in America. As concerns about high-potency THC, frequent marijuana use, and the consequences of legalization gain greater attention, Enjeti argues that the political and media consensus that helped normalize marijuana is beginning to unravel. The conversation explores how commercial interests have shaped public attitudes and policy, why conservatives and advocates of the broader wellness movement have often overlooked the risks of marijuana, and whether the industry's promises of economic benefits and social justice have lived up to expectations.
Drawing on his commentary about corporate influence and the failures of marijuana legalization, Enjeti makes the case for a different approach to drug policy, one that rejects criminalizing users while imposing greater restrictions on advertising, potency, and commercialization. Together, Sabet and Enjeti consider whether America's relationship with marijuana is approaching a political realignment and what lessons can be drawn from the history of Big Tobacco.
MORE ABOUT SAAGAR: Saagar Enjeti is a political commentator and co-host of Breaking Points, an independent political news and commentary program, and The Realignment, a podcast examining politics, policy, and the changing American political landscape. A former White House correspondent for The Daily Caller, Enjeti is known for his populist perspective on American politics, media, and corporate influence. His commentary frequently examines the relationship between political institutions, commercial interests, and public policy, including his outspoken criticism of marijuana commercialization and the normalization of high-potency cannabis.
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High Stakes with Kevin Sabet is a production of Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) and Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions (FDPS). The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of SAM or its affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes.
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