In Drugreporter’s new interview, German author Norman Ohler explores how psychedelics became entangled with war, power, and propaganda.
Drugreporter Café
Welcome to our new live online video show, Drugreporter Café, where we regularly discuss new developments in the world of drug policy with professionals, activists and decision makers. You can also listen to the Drugreporter Café in Podcast format on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
Colorado Proves That Drug Regulation Works – Interview with Dominique Mendiola
In Drugreporter’s new interview, Dominique Mendiola, Senior Director of Colorado’s Natural Medicine Division, shares how Colorado is shaping the next chapter of psychedelic regulation in the United States.
“Psychedelics Is Where Science Is Encountering the Sacred” — In Conversation with Bill Richards, PhD
In Drugreporter’s new interview, Bill Richards, a pioneering psychologist and theologian who has explored the therapeutic and spiritual dimensions of psychedelics since the 1960s, reflects on the rebirth of psychedelic research and the enduring healing power of mystical experience.
Psychedelic Science — Past, Present & Future with Rick Doblin
In Drugreporter’s interview from Psychedelic Science 2025, Rick Doblin looks back on four decades of psychedelic activism and discusses the future after the FDA’s MDMA therapy rejection.
ETHAN NADELMANN: The progress on psychedelics creates momentum for broader drug policy reform
At ICPR 2024, we spoke with Ethan Nadelmann, founder of the Drug Policy Alliance, about how psychedelics fit into the broader landscape of drug policy reform.
The Need for a Consciousness Culture: Interview with Thomas Metzinger
In this thought-provoking conversation, Prof. Dr. Thomas Metzinger, a leading philosopher of mind and consciousness, examines the profound potential — and serious risks — of psychedelics.
Offering Support to the Survivors of October 7th
We interviewed Israeli psychotherapist Nir Tadmor about how he supported survivors of the Nova festival massacre and the deep emotional impact the tragedy had on the community.
The Shadow of the Psychedelic Movement: An Interview with Erik Davis
In this interview, we talk with Erik Davis about the forgotten shadows of psychedelic history, the need for cultural memory, and the deeper meanings hidden within blotter art.
What Octopuses Teach Us About MDMA: Our Interview With Gül Dölen
Psychedelics are the master keys to unlocking hidden potentials in our brains, claims Gül Dölen, a Turkish-American neuroscientist and professor at UC Berkeley. Please watch and share Drugreporter’s interview, filmed at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR) 2024 in Haarlem, The Netherlands.
Coca, Harm Reduction, and Reconciliation – An Interview with Diego Andrés Lugo-Vivas
At the 28th Harm Reduction International Conference, we spoke with Diego Andrés Lugo-Vivas about the impact of the Drug War in Colombia and how the philosophy of harm reduction could be applied to the coca leaf. Watch the video!
