E1 - Khat in Yemen
Apr 17, 2024•28 min
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Episode description
Is Yemen's most widely used drug responsible for its severe water scarcity? What about its poverty crisis? In the first ever episode of Drug Cultures, I dive into the history of this little-known stimulant shrub, as well as the recent political history of Yemen and the way in which khat is scapegoated for its problems.
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