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EPISODE · Dec 13, 2024 · 1H 12M

Smuggling Cannabis: Tales and Tribulations with Ken Behr

from BIOACTIVE · host Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D.

In this engaging conversation, Ken Behr shares his remarkable journey from a dyslexic child who struggled in school to a successful writer and former drug smuggler. He discusses the challenges he faced growing up, the influence of his family, and the cultural shifts he experienced moving to Florida during the rise of drug culture in the 1970s. Ken recounts his early experiences with cannabis, the transition to smuggling, and some of the wild stories from his past, including a dramatic plane smuggling incident that highlights the risks and adventures of that lifestyle. In this segment, Ken Behr shares his experiences in the world of drug smuggling, detailing the techniques and precautions taken during operations. He recounts high-stakes smuggling trips, the risks involved, and the consequences of getting caught, including a harrowing jail experience. The conversation shifts to the legal system, the role of lawyers, and the empathy he feels for those caught in the criminal justice system. Finally, Ken discusses his transition from smuggler to collaborator with the DEA, reflecting on the complexities of crime and punishment. In this conversation, Ken Behr shares his journey from being a drug smuggler to working with the DEA, highlighting the struggles he faced, the complexities of the justice system, and the evolution of cannabis understanding. He reflects on the modern cannabis industry, expressing his excitement about the changes and the importance of access to cannabis for all. The discussion also touches on the need for rehabilitation in the justice system and the impact of cannabis on society. Donate to Freedom Grow https://freedomgrow.org/ Purchase or listen to One Step Over the Line https://onestepovertheline.com/ Join the Bioactive Patreon:  Patreon.com/Cannabichem  Keep up with Dr. Riley Kirk: https://www.bioactivepodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@cannabichem https://instagram.com/cannabichem https://www.appliedpharmacognosy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging conversation, Ken Behr shares his remarkable journey from a dyslexic child who struggled in school to a successful writer and former drug smuggler. He discusses the challenges he faced growing up, the influence of his family, and the cultural shifts he experienced moving to Florida during the rise of drug culture in the 1970s. Ken recounts his early experiences with cannabis, the transition to smuggling, and some of the wild stories from his past, including a dramatic plane smuggling incident that highlights the risks and adventures of that lifestyle. In this segment, Ken Behr shares his experiences in the world of drug smuggling, detailing the techniques and precautions taken during operations. He recounts high-stakes smuggling trips, the risks involved, and the consequences of getting caught, including a harrowing jail experience. The conversation shifts to the legal system, the role of lawyers, and the empathy he feels for those caught in the criminal justice system. Finally, Ken discusses his transition from smuggler to collaborator with the DEA, reflecting on the complexities of crime and punishment. In this conversation, Ken Behr shares his journey from being a drug smuggler to working with the DEA, highlighting the struggles he faced, the complexities of the justice system, and the evolution of cannabis understanding. He reflects on the modern cannabis industry, expressing his excitement about the changes and the importance of access to cannabis for all. The discussion also touches on the need for rehabilitation in the justice system and the impact of cannabis on society. Donate to Freedom Grow https://freedomgrow.org/ Purchase or listen to One Step Over the Line https://onestepovertheline.com/ Join the Bioactive Patreon:  Patreon.com/Cannabichem  Keep up with Dr. Riley Kirk: https://www.bioactivepodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@cannabichem https://instagram.com/cannabichem https://www.appliedpharmacognosy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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