Zach Weissmueller

Zach Weissmueller, Senior Producer at Reason, dives into Oregon's complex drug decriminalization saga, sharing his experiences from producing documentaries and participating in debates. He discusses the nuances between decriminalization and legalization, highlighting the failure to meet harm-reduction goals and the challenges faced during implementation. Zach outlines how external factors like COVID and urban unrest contributed to visible disorder in Portland. The conversation underscores the need for coordinated public health resources to support effective decriminalization.