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The Reagan's Prime-Time Drug Address (1986) w/ Donovan X Ramsey
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Radiotopia
Media Type |
audio
Podknife tags |
History
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History
Publication Date |
Sep 12, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:22:51

It’s September 14th. This day in 1986, President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan gave a prime-time television address about drugs, drug policy, and crack cocaine.

Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by journalist Donovan X Ramsey to talk about why both Reagans took part in the address, the media-savvy narratives that emerged in the “Just Say No” era, and the real victims of drug abuse who were left behind.

Donovan’s new book is When Crack Was King — buy it now, or check out the audio book!

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