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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 10 MIN

Fentanyl, Marijuana, and the Fight to Save Lives - Dr. Stephen Loyd Part 2

from America's News Hour · host Talk Media Network

Bill Bernardoni is joined by Dr. Stephen Loyd of Reach United for a critical discussion on fentanyl, overdose prevention, and the president’s recent policy moves. The conversation also turns to marijuana — its medical potential, risks to developing brains, and why moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III could matter for research and public health. This is a sober, evidence-based look at what actually reduces overdose deaths — and what still needs to change.Do you agree with reclassifying marijuana to allow more research — or do the risks outweigh the potential benefits? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Bill Bernardoni is joined by Dr. Stephen Loyd of Reach United for a critical discussion on fentanyl, overdose prevention, and the president’s recent policy moves. The conversation also turns to marijuana — its medical potential, risks to developing brains, and why moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III could matter for research and public health. This is a sober, evidence-based look at what actually reduces overdose deaths — and what still needs to change.Do you agree with reclassifying marijuana to allow more research — or do the risks outweigh the potential benefits? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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