The Drug Truth Network (DTN) is a media production organization dedicated to exposing the fraud, misdirection, and wastefulness of the “war on drugs.” We invite you to share DTN’s “unvarnished truth about the drug war,” through our innovative radio programming, including Century of Lies, Cultural Baggage and 4:20 Drug War News. Dean Becker & Doug McVay produce nine radio programs per week for the Drug Truth Network (DTN).
Cultural Baggage
| 12/09/25 Tribute to Dep Chief Stephen Michael Downing A Cultural Baggage Tribute to ret Deputy Chief of Los Angeles, Stephen Michael Downing, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, mentor, friend, and champion of justice, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. Born October 28, 1938, in Hanford, California, he was married to Adrienne, the love of his life, for 67 years. There will be an intimate family celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to organizations that support criminal justice reform or programs that aid vulnerable youth. He will be deeply missed and forever loved. Our guests discuss Steve's life history are Diane Goldstein the Executive Director of LEAP and ret. Superior Court Judge James P. Gray. Audio file
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Century of Lies
| 12/02/25 World AIDS Day 2025 On this edition of Century: World AIDS Day 2025. Ever since it was first established in 1988, World AIDS Day is observed annually on December First. This year, a side event was held December First at UN headquarters in New York to commemorate World AIDS Day. Sponsored by UNAIDS and the Missions of Brazil and the Netherlands, this event highlighted the impact of disruptions on the AIDS response, showcased the resilience of countries and communities, and called for global solidarity to end AIDS. We’ll hear presentations by some of the speakers including Dr. Audio file
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4:20 Drug War News
| 12/12/25 Howard Wooldridg | Audio file
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