Crackdown (podcast)

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Crackdown (podcast) is a monthly podcast that offers a ground-level perspective on the opioid crisis in Canada. The podcast is produced by a team of drug users and their allies, and is hosted by Garth Mullins, a drug user and award-winning investigative journalist.

Overview[edit | edit source]

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Logo of Crackdown podcast

Crackdown (podcast) was launched in January 2019. The podcast aims to provide a platform for drug users to share their experiences and insights, and to challenge the stigma and stereotypes associated with drug use. Each episode of Crackdown explores a different aspect of the opioid crisis, from the history of drug prohibition to the impact of the crisis on communities and individuals.

Production[edit | edit source]

The production team of Crackdown (podcast) includes people who use drugs, researchers, and journalists. The team conducts in-depth interviews with drug users, policy makers, and experts in the field. The podcast is produced in Vancouver, a city that has been heavily impacted by the opioid crisis.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Crackdown (podcast) has been praised for its unique perspective and its commitment to giving a voice to drug users. The podcast has won several awards, including the 2019 Canadian Association of Journalists award for best new podcast.

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