Mindrolling with Raghu Markus – Ep. 544 – Down for the Cause with Bruce “Badri” Margolin

Discussing his memoir,Down for the Cause, Bruce “Badri” Margolin talks with Raghu about his work in drug reform and meeting Ram Dass, Tim Leary, and Neem Karoli Baba.

Grab your copy ofDown for the CauseHERE

“Bruce has had the blessing to take such a huge role in helping change one of the most draconian laws that has been in existence.” – Raghu Markus

This week on Mindrolling, Bruce and Raghu talk about:
  • What propelled Bruce on his journey as a lawyer
  • Bruce’s first marijuana defense case
  • The Campaign to Abolition Marijuana Prohibition (C.A.M.P.)
  • When Bruce receivedBe Here Nowfrom his therapist
  • Bruce’s travels through Greece, Ethiopia, India and more
  • How Bruce met Ram Dass and Neem Karoli Baba in India
  • Readjusting to the western world
  • Bruce’s work in defending Tim Leary’s case
About Bruce Margolin:

Bruce Margolin is an American criminal defense attorney who specializes in marijuana and drug laws. Bruce defended Timothy Leary and is renowned for his work in Marijuana decriminalization. Since 1973, Bruce has served as the executive director of the Los Angeles chapter of NORML (The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws). He is also the writer of theMargolin Guide to Marijuana LawandDown for the Cause.Follow Bruce onInstagram.

More Mindrolling Podcasts:
Episode one of Mindrollingwith Raghu Markus & David Silver
Using modern tools to support inner transformation,ServiceSpace founder Nipun Mehtaoffers innovative solutions for turning artificial intelligence into collective heart intelligence.
The Movie of Me to The Movie of Wewith Duncan Trussell & Raghu Markus
The Teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpochewith David Silver & Raghu Markus