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.
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“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 received Be Here Now from 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 the Margolin Guide to Marijuana Law and Down for the Cause. Follow Bruce on Instagram.