Forget Taxing Marijuana; The Real Money's In Cocaine
Mar 17th, 2010 · A Harvard economist estimates how much revenue each state would raise by legalizing and taxing illicit drugs.
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The Real Story Behind Britain's Rock 'N' Roll Pirates
Nov 13th, 2009 · In the '60s, the British airwaves were largely controlled by the BBC — which had all but barred rock 'n' roll from the radio. Then a small flotilla of ships dropped anchor off the English coast and began broadcasting the illicit tunes of The Hollies and The Rolling Stones. The film Pirate Radio takes its inspiration from a time when Britannia's rock ruled the waves.
U.S. Human Trafficking No Small Operation
Oct 27th, 2009 · Around the world, countless people continue to be exploited for profit. In fact, experts say human trafficking is the second largest illicit business in the world after drugs. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks more about human trafficking with NPR correspondent Mandalit del Barco.
Passion Vs. Propriety: Monteverdi's 'Poppea'
Oct 8th, 2009 · Monteverdi's provocative, 1643 opera turns the traditional morality tale on its head, with the story of two, illicit lovers who prove that lofty principles are no match for pure passion.
Wash. State Rules For Parents In Drugs Case
Sep 3rd, 2009 · The Washington State Supreme Court ruled Thursday that parents' cars cannot be seized by prosecutors if their children were using them as mobile pharmacies for illicit drugs. The court said the fact that the parents "should have known" was not enough to justify the seizures.
Statics: Baby Boomers Still Getting High
Aug 24th, 2009 · The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports baby boomers are still turning to illegal drugs. The rates of people aged 50 to 59 who admit to using illicit drugs in the past year nearly doubled from 5.1 percent in 2002 to 9.4 percent in 2007. Meanwhile rates among all other age groups are the same or decreasing.
Italy Cracks Down On Raiders Of Lost Art
Aug 10th, 2009 · The gripping tale of the theft and ultimate return of a magnificent ancient Greek vase has helped to cripple the illicit international art trade. A new book traces the looted vase's journey from Italy to America and back again through the labyrinthine world of smugglers and shady dealers.
Tobacco Fuels Addiction, And Terrorism
Jul 21st, 2009 · Tobacco smuggling is a lucrative business used to fund terrorist organizations around the world, according to a new report. David Kaplan, editor of "Tobacco Underground," explains how the illicit trade fuels organized crime.
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