Is Legalizing Cocaine and Heroin the Only Way to Stop Fentanyl-Related Deaths?
Is Legalizing Cocaine and Heroin the Only Way to Stop Fentanyl-Related Deaths?  
Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Published On: Tue Dec 09 2025
Description: Michael Smerconish dives into today’s provocative poll question: Would legalizing heroin and cocaine actually reduce fentanyl deaths and improve global stability? Inspired by a listener’s message and supported by Kofi Annan’s striking 2016 essay, Michael examines the arguments for and against a radical shift in drug policy. He also updates listeners on the ongoing mystery around the unreleased video of the second Venezuela boat strike and how the administration’s messaging continues to shift. Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.