On this edition of Century it’s part two of our conversation with Sanho Tree, Director of the Drug Policy Project at the Institute for Policy Studies. We discuss US foreign policy and drug war history, social media, and marijuana rescheduling.

On this edition of Century: Threats to International Peace and Security. The United Nations Security Council met January 5 to discuss threats to international peace and security posed by an out of control authoritarian United States government. We hear interventions from that meeting by representatives of Spain and South Africa.

On this edition of Century: Marching Off To War. The United Nations Security Council held a meeting December 23 to discuss threats to international peace and security arising from United States military actions being taken against Venezuela.

On this edition of Century: Psilocybin in the Garden State. The New Jersey Legislature is considering Assembly Bill A.3852, An Act concerning a pilot program for psilocybin research and making an appropriation. The Assembly Appropriations Committee approved that bill with a “do-pass” recommendation at a hearing Thursday December 18.

On this edition of Century: Drugs and Diplomacy. The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs held a set of meetings December Fourth and Fifth, two of which were held in conjunction with the UN’s Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.

On this edition of Century: Housing First. People who use drugs face persistent barriers to housing, decent work, healthcare and safety. Reintegration and rehabilitation programs are usually tied to abstinence so they exclude people who aren’t yet ready or don’t want to stop using drugs.

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.

On this edition of Century: Overcoming Disruption. Ahead of World AIDS Day, which is observed each year on December 1, UNAIDS has released a new report entitled Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response. This report details the far-reaching consequences of the international funding reductions and lack of global solidarity which sent shockwaves around the world.

On this edition of Century: Psychedelics In Recovery. Host Doug McVay is joined in conversation by Kevin Franciotti, an addictions counselor, recovery advocate, writer, and one of the founders of a group called Psychedelics In Recovery. Plus, the new federal budget bill includes changes to federal regulations regarding hemp and cannabinoids which some contend imperil the hemp industry.

On this edition of Century: Psychedelic Treatment. The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery held a public hearing on Monday November 10 to consider bills relating to the topics of treatment settings and psychedelics.