Ep. 544 – Down for the Cause with Bruce "Badri" Margolin

Mindrolling with Raghu Markus

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 of Down for the Cause HERE

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.

“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

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