Cultural Baggage rated number one in Houston

I was fortunate enough to meet Dean Becker (far left in photo) last year at the Drug Policy Alliance conference. He is a tireless activist for drug policy reform, has conducted hundreds of interviews with some of the best minds inside the movement and has relentlessly harangued those addle brained prohibition profiteers who dare to face his microphone. To date, drug czar John Walters has declined to face up to Becker's sharp wit and probing questions but many have and he has hours of archived audio at his site. Also newly added, thanks to friends of Cultural Baggage, are written transcripts of the programs.

Dean makes no virtually money on this project, he has simply dedicated his life to ending this insane war on some drugs and does so at the expense of his own comfort and security. I'm told he lives on practically no money whatsoever in order to continue this important work. It's good to see him get some recognition in his own hometown of Houston, even if the reporter was a little snarky about his style. Don't believe the characterization. He's a brilliant and succinct interviewer. Check out his site and buy some merchandise to help him out.