CRÓNICA

Crónica explores drug politics and culture in times of prohibition through interviews with activists, artists, cultivators, and consumers. Hosted by Caitlin Donohue, the Spanish language program airs live on Mexico’s largest independent station Radio Nopal every Monday, 9 p.m. CT. Catch up on past episodes on Mixcloud, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow the project on Instagram for the latest kitty conversations.

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#54 test your drugs

The Weed Laboratory speaks to us of its mission to support responsible drug consumption using science-based methods. We do a live analysis of listener-supplied cocaine and MDMA. [ESPAÑOL]

#65 CAMPESINA CANNABIS IN TETECALA

In Morelos, many traditional crops are no longer profitable—leaving many towns without an economic future. In this special episode of Crónica, we go to the community of Tetecala to learn why some of its residents have declared themselves “the first cannabis town in Mexico.” [ESPAÑOL]

#68 TOWARDS A METAMPHETAMINE ART?

A global surge in the use of crystal meth is deeply impacting queer and gay communities. We speak with Eugenio Echeverría, one of the organizers of Circo Crico [Meth Circus], an event that looks to open the discussion of the substance through art. [ESPAÑOL]