America’s top weed evangelist and the nation’s drug czar shared the same goal: to loosen up the country’s marijuana laws. In 1977, everything was trending their way—until a blowout Christmas party destroyed their plans, and transformed the future of marijuana in the United States.One Year is produced by Josh Levin, Evan Chung, and Madeline Ducharme. Mixing by Merritt Jacob.To support this show, subscribe to One Year on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-year/id1462685560">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/75GohuqfEsvvKxG5GCYadt?si=bT-B1sctRySUnwfJdN8pnQ&dl_branch=1&nd=1">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/one-year/s1/1977">wherever you listen</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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