Episodes

  • PAREA is Translating Psychedelic Science Evidence to Policy at the EU Level – An Interview with Tadeusz Hawrot

    PAREA is Translating Psychedelic Science Evidence to Policy at the EU Level – An Interview with Tadeusz Hawrot
    Apr 20 2026
    Tadeusz Hawrot is the founder of the Psychedelic Access and Research European Alliance (PAREA), a Brussels-based initiative working to prepare Europe for the integration of psychedelic-assisted therapies into healthcare systems. In this interview, he reflects on the policy landscape, regulatory challenges, and the future of access to these emerging treatments in the EU.

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro
    00:39 Please Introduce PAREA
    06:59 Why Is Europe Lagging Behind the USA in Psychedelic Science?
    11:34 Which Psychedelic Substances Have the Greatest Potential to Become Medicines in the EU?
    14:00 Is There Potential in National Legislation, Such as in the Czech Republic?
    20:20 What Should Be Done About the Grey Areas of Psychedelic Treatment?
    26:42 How Can Professionals Be Trained in Psychedelic Treatment?

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    30 mins
  • Strong Military Budget for Europe, but Not at the Cost of Community Health and Safety | An Interview with Ganna Dovbakh

    Strong Military Budget for Europe, but Not at the Cost of Community Health and Safety | An Interview with Ganna Dovbakh
    Apr 17 2026
    With the new EU drug strategy now adopted, key questions remain about its direction and implementation—especially the balance between public health, human rights, and security. We spoke with Anna Dovbakh, Chair of the Civil Society Forum on Drugs, about what the strategy means in practice and the role of civil society moving forward.

    Chapters:

    00:39 EU Drug Strategy Explained
    01:54 Real Impact on Member States?
    02:44 Civil Society’s Assessment
    05:26 Shift Toward Security?
    09:24 Cannabis Reform in the EU
    11:48 Eastern Europe & Security Focus
    15:41 Role of Civil Society
    19:35 Military vs Social Spending
    22:33 What Should the EU Do Next?

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    26 mins
  • Dismantling Orbán’s System - Drugreporter interviewed by Arild Knutsen

    Dismantling Orbán’s System - Drugreporter interviewed by Arild Knutsen
    Apr 10 2026
    As Hungary heads toward a pivotal election, the camera turns on two of its most prominent drug policy advocates. In this interview conducted by Arild Knutsen, Drugreporter founders Péter Sárosi and István Gábor Takács reflect on decades of activism—and explain why they are now taking their fight to the streets to challenge an increasingly repressive system.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Summary
    02:14 Introduction
    03:07 Who are you?
    07:42 Why does video activism matter?
    10:21 You’ve been in drug policy for years—how do you keep going?
    16:36 What keeps you motivated? What kind of drug policy do you want?
    22:46 Do you have a different drug policy position from the people you usually interview?
    27:54 You make media, write, and organize protests—what’s happening in Hungary?
    46:24 What’s it like coming to the CND and meeting people from more democratic countries?
    51:02 What do you think about the 69th UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs?
    54:06 Why does civil society need to be at the CND?

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    58 mins
  • Every step to improve lives is worth fighting for — Martin Jelsma on a 30-year drug policy struggle

    Every step to improve lives is worth fighting for — Martin Jelsma on a 30-year drug policy struggle
    Mar 31 2026
    The global drug control system is under growing pressure, as countries experiment with regulation and long-standing assumptions are being challenged. Martin Jelsma, who is stepping down from the Transnational Institute this year after decades of work, has been at the forefront of these debates. In this interview, we discuss the WHO’s coca review, inter se treaty reform, and what these shifts mean for the future of global drug policy.

    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:45 Martin, how did you get into the field of drug policy?
    13:01 Did the UN drug control system learn from its mistakes?
    19:15 How do you feel about the EU’s shift toward securitizing drug policy?
    24:42 Should the UN drug control system be dismantled or reformed—and what would the ideal approach look like?
    33:42 Would your younger self be satisfied or disappointed with today’s drug policy landscape?
    35:25 What message do you have for the next generation of drug policy reformers?

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    38 mins
  • UNGASS Promises Unfulfilled: Marie Nougier on the Challenges Facing Global Drug Policy

    UNGASS Promises Unfulfilled: Marie Nougier on the Challenges Facing Global Drug Policy
    Mar 27 2026
    Ten years after the 2016 UN General Assembly Special Session on drugs (UNGASS), a new report by the International Drug Policy Consortium takes stock of progress and remaining gaps in global drug policy. We spoke with Marie Nougier about what has changed over the past decade—and what still needs to change.

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro
    00:35 Your new report looks back at ten years since the UN General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS). How do you assess this decade?
    03:11 Does this shift in language filter down to member states?
    05:13 What structural reforms are needed at the UN level?
    06:54 Do UN agencies communicate better with each other on drug policy?
    08:10 Is the UN more welcoming to civil society than before UNGASS?
    09:12 How do you see the role of the US in this area?
    11:38 Is the EU still one of the most progressive actors?
    13:15 What do you think of the EU’s new, more security-oriented strategy?
    15:38 What lessons can be learned—and what would you recommend to decision-makers?

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    17 mins
  • “I’m incredibly proud of what we built” — Ann Fordham on Leaving IDPC After 17 Years

    “I’m incredibly proud of what we built” — Ann Fordham on Leaving IDPC After 17 Years
    Mar 25 2026
    After 15 years at the helm of the International Drug Policy Consortium, Ann Fordham is stepping down as Executive Director. Under her leadership, IDPC has grown into one of the most influential global networks advocating for drug policies grounded in human rights, public health, and social justice. In this interview, we reflect on IDPC's achievements, ongoing challenges, and what lies ahead.

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    21 mins
  • Sabba: Building the Future of Psychedelic Therapy Education” — Interview with Jeremy Rudy

    Sabba: Building the Future of Psychedelic Therapy Education” — Interview with Jeremy Rudy
    Mar 23 2026
    Jeremy Rudy, founder of the Sabba Collective, explains how psychedelic therapy can be integrated into society safely and responsibly — from education to policy.

    Jeremy Rudy is the founder and CEO of the Sabba Collective, an organization working at the intersection of science, policy, and culture to support the safe and sustainable integration of psychedelics into society. At the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference in Denver, we spoke about how his work is helping shape a future where these tools are used with integrity and care — including through a university-based psychedelic education program.

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    21 mins
  • Beyond Prohibition: Pavel Bém on Czechia’s Next Wave of Drug Policy Reform

    Beyond Prohibition: Pavel Bém on Czechia’s Next Wave of Drug Policy Reform
    Mar 18 2026
    Pavel Bém is a Czech psychiatrist and former mayor of Prague who now serves as National Drug Policy Coordinator. With decades of experience at the intersection of politics and addiction medicine, he has been a key figure in shaping the Czech Republic’s pragmatic, health-oriented approach to drug policy. We spoke with him in Vienna during the 69th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) about the country’s latest reforms—from cannabis regulation to psychedelic therapy—and what they mean for the future of drug policy in Europe.

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    26 mins