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A Cultural History of Art Bell

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Chris Conrad

Chris Conrad

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Chris Conrad is an author and activist recognized for his expertise on cannabis policy, hemp cultivation, and drug law reform, serving as a prominent voice in the movement to end cannabis prohibition. As a guest on late-night radio, his detailed knowledge of hemp's industrial applications and his advocacy for rational drug policy brought informed perspectives to discussions of personal freedom and government regulation.

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January 23, 1997: Hemp & Marijuana Advocate - Chris Conrad

Jan 23, 1997
2h 33m
Chris Conrad, founder of the Business Alliance for Commerce in Hemp and an acknowledged expert on cannabis policy, joins Art Bell to separate fact from myth surrounding marijuana and industrial hemp. Conrad traces the history of hemp prohibition back to 1937, revealing how corporate interests from DuPont and the Hea...