When Crack Was King: The Effects of a Misunderstood Era
Season 2023
Episode 6026
About the Episode
Life in the United States was blighted by the crack epidemic of the 1980s, which devastated communities and defined a generation. "When Crack Was King," a new book by journalist Donovan Ramsey, takes apart many of the misconceptions surrounding the crack era. The author joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the scale of the problem and the role played by race.
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