The Drug War Gets Even Dumber with Maia Szalavitz and Jessica Sele (Ep 271)

Trump’s tariffs are causing a recession all while claiming to be going after Fentanyl? Francesca welcomes author Maia Szalavitz to talk about our country’s ham-fisting approach to drug policy, and what RFK Jr. could do to make it all worse. Then, Canada is BIG MAD about the trade war as the back and forth continues between Trump and Ontario’s Doug Ford. And finally, a sleepless Elon Musk is barely hanging on and dragging us all down with him. Aw, cheer up billionaire! Featuring Maia Szalavitz, neuroscience journalist https://maiasz.com/ Jessica Sele, comedian https://jessicasele.bandcamp.com/album/weird-vibes *** Sunday March 16th -Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to the Sacramento Punchline. Get your tickets here: https://livemu.sc/4jS1qKf Wednesday May 7th - Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to Cobb’s Comedy Club. Get your tickets here: https://tr.ee/ImZ_W42k_U *** The Bitchuation Room Podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts. It streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio. *** Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Wednesday *BONUS BISH* ** Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard ** Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com *** Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com. Watch The Bitchuation Room LIVE on Tuesdays 1pm PT/4pmET on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/franifio or Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/franifio.Listen to the show on:iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesbitchuationGoogle Music: http://bit.ly/GoogleBitchuationSpotify: http://bit.ly/spotifybitchuationFollow the show on:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bitchuationroom.bsky.socialIG: https://www.instagram.com/bitchuationroom/Twitter: https://x.com/BitchuationPodFollow Francesca on:IG:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/franifio/⁠Twitter: https://twitter.com/franifioBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/franifio.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@franifioFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/Franifio Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.