Why Was Weed Criminalized? A Cannabiss Historian Explains Ft. Gwada Agot

What really led to the banning of weed, and who gained from it? In this conversation, I sit down with a marijuana historian to trace the political, economic, and cultural story behind cannabis prohibition. We unpack how weed moved from plant to public enemy, how governments framed the debate, and why some people believe the ban had less to do with public health and more to do with money, control, and competing commercial interests. This episode looks at the history of marijuana, the roots of cannabis prohibition, and the long fight over who gets to shape the story around weed. It is a conversation about power, fear, law, and profit as much as it is about the plant itself. Subscribe for more long-form conversations on the ideas, histories, and controversies shaping our world. Buy the Goldmine: Hustles For Africans here: https://dialogueswithjagero.com/goldmine Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3mEX7L5GcOnX7LVYYlHlaw/join For new episodes, subscribers only content, and job opportunities, subscrive here: https://dwj.beehiiv.com Wanna support the channel: Mpesa Till Number: 5253673 Or Buy Me Coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/jagero