It’s been more than half a century since then US President Richard Nixon declared the war on drugs.

But a growing chorus of former world leaders are pushing for global reform, arguing that hardline policies have led to widespread persecution, incarceration and suffering.

Guests:

Kgalema Motlanthe, former South African president; commissioner, Global Commission on Drug Policy

Helen Clark, former New Zealand prime minister; chair of the Global Commission on Drug Policy

Producer:

Nancy Notzon