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UpClose With Ekow Yankah
Ekow Yankah discusses his career and perspective on criminal justice
February 04, 2026
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Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar to Return to Stanford
Tino Cuellar returns to Stanford to take leadership positions
January 15, 2026
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Cannabis and older adults: Five things medical experts want you to know
Claudia Beatriz Padula helps older adults understand the effects of new, more potent cannabis products
October 07, 2025
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Drug advertisements are due for an overhaul
Anna Lembke argues for better regulation of how drugs and supplements are promoted
September 22, 2025
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Forced drug treatment isn't horrific, it's a relief
Keith Humphreys explains why mandated addiction treatment is sometimes necessary
September 02, 2025
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Senator Josh Becker on Peninsula’s fentanyl crisis
Windy McNerney participates in a fentanyl-focused public forum with policymakers, parents, and health professionals
July 11, 2025
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New director of the police foundation
Blair Gibbs becomes the leader of an important British public policy organization
June 23, 2025
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Does Harm Reduction still have a future in San Francisco?
Keith Humphreys argues that the new San Francisco Mayor and front-line health workers need to re-think how the city approaches drug harm reduction
March 31, 2025
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Doctor explains risk factors for young people vaping, using smokeless tobacco
An interview with Bonnie Halpern-Felsher about newer tobacco products that pose a risk to youth
January 22, 2025
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Daniel Lurie picks McKinsey partner to oversee health, homelessness, and family services
Kunal Modi is appointed to oversee San Francisco’s policies on homelessness, substance use, and public health
January 07, 2025
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Ex-Rhode Island Lawmaker Lost All Hope, Rebuilt His Life
An interview with Tom Coderre about his journey of recovery and his contributions to addiction-related public policy
November 24, 2024
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President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Mariano Florentino-Cuéllar appointed by President Biden to President’s Intelligence Advisory Board
May 31, 2024
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Author Talks: How scientific thinking can help us tackle our toughest societal problems
An interview with Robert MacCoun about his new book on how to analyze complex social problems, including drug addiction
May 29, 2024
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Transcript: Ezra Klein Interviews Keith Humphreys
Keith Humphreys gives a wide-ranging interview to Ezra Klein about addiction and drug policy
May 10, 2024
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The FDA is losing a whack-a-mole contest with illegal Chinese e-cigarettes as health experts warn of more teens getting ‘addicted to nicotine’
Bonnie Halpern-Felsher details the challenges of keeping illegal vaping products away from teenagers
December 30, 2023
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'Just say no' didn't actually protect students from drugs. Here's what could
Bonnie Halpern-Felsher describes her work improving prevention programs
December 19, 2023
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Who’s in, who’s out? California Assembly experiences leadership shakeup
Jim Wood promoted to Speaker pro Tempore of the California Assembly
November 28, 2023
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Bringing addiction treatment 'inside the house of medicine'
An interview with Keith Humphreys about progress in opioid use disorder treatment
August 17, 2023
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Rural healthcare access
Marie Waldron is working to expand access to addiction treatment in rural areas
May 05, 2023
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B.C. Liberal MLA opens up about her recovery
Eleanor Sturko explains how her personal experience of recovery affects her policymaking
February 04, 2023