Parallel emergencies: the poison drug crisis and climate breakdown (w/ Garth Mullins)

In this episode, Anjali Appadurai and Seth Klein sit down with Garth Mullins to explore the interconnectedness of the climate crisis and the overdose crisis, emphasizing the need for solidarity among various social movements. They discuss the metaphor of a conveyor belt leading to societal collapse, the failures of drug prohibition, and the importance of community organizing and coalition building. The conversation highlights the necessity for genuine emergency responses to both crises, advocating for a shift in how society addresses drug use and climate change, ultimately calling for a more inclusive and supportive approach to activism.

This episode aired on September 8 2025.

Links:

Crackdown: Surviving and Resisting the War on Drugs by Garth Mullins: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/700597/crackdown-by-garth-mullins/9780385674898

Crackdown podcast, hosted by Garth Mullins: https://www.crackdownpod.com/

Credits:

Produced by Doug Hamilton-Evans and Anjali Appadurai. Hosted by Anjali Appadurai. Featuring Seth Klein and Garth Mullins. Music by Anjali Appadurai. Audio editing by Blue Light Studios. Artwork by Geoff Smith.