Century of Lies Century of Lies, with 16 years on air, has more than 30 affiliate stations in the US and Canada. Running 29 minutes per episode, Century of Lies is currently produced by Doug McVay, editor of Drug War Facts.

On this edition of Century: The Drug User Liberation Front Goes Free. The Drug User Liberation Front’s compassion club for people who use drugs in Vancouver, British Columbia was raided by police in 2023. Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum, founders of DULF, were arrested, tried, and convicted for violating Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Michelle Gamage , Stephanie Dickson , Leo Jefferys
Michelle Gamage , Stephanie Dickson , Leo Jefferys
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On this edition of Century: Dual Disorders. Dual disorders refers to a person having both a mental health and a substance use disorder. People with dual disorders often face barriers to accessing appropriate, integrated care, while services may struggle to respond in a coordinated and effective manner.

Clara de Ruysscher, PhD
Clara de Ruysscher, PhD
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On this edition of Century: Venezuela Update. The United Nations Human Rights Council established an Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in September 2019.

 Sofia Macher, PhD , Ajeng Larasati
Sofia Macher, PhD, Ajeng Larasati
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On September 14, the Food and Drug Administration held a public hearing in collaboration with federal partners to obtain feedback and perspectives on issues associated with the potential future therapeutic use of drug products containing a psychedelic drug substance in supervised and supportive settings.

Heidi Allen, PhD , Jorge Valderrabano
Heidi Allen, PhD
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On this edition of Century: International Overdose Action Day. Since 2001, communities and organizations across the globe have recognized August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to both honor loved ones who lost their lives to overdose and to raise awareness about the overdose crisis.

Aisha Betancourt Esquivel , James Moore, founder of the Recovery Rides Bicycle Program
Aisha Betancourt Esquivel, James Moore, founder of the Recovery Rides Bicycle Program
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On this edition of Century: Compassionate Oregon Part Two. This is the second part of my conversation with my good friend Anthony Taylor. Anthony is Secretary and Legislative Director at Compassionate Oregon and a founding member and Chair of the Oregon Cannabis Commission. Anthony is also a longtime activist for medical cannabis access as well as for marijuana legalization.

Anthony Taylor
Anthony Taylor, Compassionate Oregon
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On this edition of Century: part one of a conversation with Anthony Taylor. Anthony is Secretary and Legislative Director at Compassionate Oregon and a founding member and Chair of the Oregon Cannabis Commission. Anthony is also a longtime activist for medical cannabis access as well as for marijuana legalization.

Anthony Taylor
Anthony Taylor
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On this edition of Century: Marijuana Rescheduling Update.

Cat Packer
Cat Packer, Director of Drug Markets and Legal Regulation at the Drug Policy Alliance
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On this edition of Century: Harm Reduction in Vermont. It’s part two of a conversation with Morgan Fox, Political Director at the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). Plus, the city of Burlington, VT is considering a regressive package of laws targeting people who are unhoused, people experiencing mental health issues, and people who use drugs.

Morgan Fox , Bella Fearn
Morgan Fox, Political Director at the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
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On this edition of Century: Getting Back To My Roots. This week it’s part one of a conversation with Morgan Fox, Political Director at the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. Plus, we get an update on longtime drug policy activist and legendary Yippie Dana Beal, currently serving time in Idaho for a marijuana offense.

Morgan Fox
Morgan Fox, Political Director at the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
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