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Crackdown

Garth Mullins

Booking Overview

This is a monthly investigative interview and documentary-style show focused on drug policy, harm reduction, overdose prevention, policing, and the drug war, typically featuring activists, researchers, academics, policy specialists, and people with relevant lived experience. Credible pitches include drug-policy researchers, harm-reduction practitioners, civil-rights and police-accountability advocates, community organizers, and authors with substantial expertise; booking difficulty is medium because subject-matter relevance and frontline credibility matter more than broad celebrity.

Metrics

Episodes: 68

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: Canada

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

childrenandyouthcommittee@leg.bc.ca

crackdownpodcast@gmail.com

premier@gov.bc.ca

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Host

Garth Mullins - Canadian writer, broadcaster, and drug-policy activist focused on drug use, harm reduction, and social justice.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Direct expertise in drug policy, harm reduction, overdose prevention, policing, civil rights, or related public-health and social-justice issues. Relevant credentials may include academic or policy research, leadership in a grassroots or advocacy organization, frontline professional experience, or substantial lived experience connected to the episode’s subject.
Required Achievements:  
Policy research or published academic work, Leadership in community advocacy or civil-rights organizations, Development of harm-reduction or public-health initiatives, Firsthand experience that offers substantive insight into drug policy or treatment systems

Recent Guest Discussions

Kanna Hayashi - Police Accountability, Research, And Evidence-based Oversight.

Paul Henry - Police Accountability, Evidence-based Oversight, And Community Advocacy.

Tyson Singh Kelsall - Police Accountability, Evidence-based Oversight, And Community Advocacy.

Samona Marsh - Police Accountability, Evidence-based Oversight, And Community Advocacy.

Lydia Lukas Lobbezoo - Police Oversight And The Search For Justice In British Columbia.

Recent Topics

Health, Drug Policy, Harm Reduction, Overdose Prevention, Police Accountability

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Crackdown
:

Episode 59: They’re Running Against Us

October 15, 2026

A big legal win for DULF means a defeat for the drug war: all charges have been dropped against our comrades, Jeremy and Eris. Meanwhile, election time in BC & Ontario means more fearmongering & scapegoating of drug users.  On Episode 59 of Crackdown, Garth and Sam talk about it all with frontline harm reduction worker, drug user activist and researcher Zoe Dodd. Headlines A new prison in the west end? Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s political opponents have accused him of proposing to buil...

Episode 58: Toothless Tiger

September 04, 2026

Cops kill people. They hurt people. They sexually assault people. And when they do, there’s a whole system that’s supposed to hold them accountable, but it barely works. On Episode 58, Garth and Sam dig into Canada’s rotten history of police accountability—and ask whether the system is failing, or doing exactly what it was built to do. HEADLINES A recent report by the Tracking (In)Justice Project at Carleton University has found that Canadian police officers have killed significantly more peo...

Episode 57: We Ain’t Dead Yet

July 22, 2026

Description Garth and Sam discuss Elanore Sturko, Vaughn Palmer and Tristin Hopper’s responses to Canada’s declining overdose deaths in 2025. Was it the NDP’s abandonment of decriminalization and “prescribed alternatives” that caused fewer Canadians to die?  No, it wasn’t. Table of Contents [04:21] SEGMENT 1: Show updates – we ain’t dead yet! [08:01] SEGMENT 2: Canada’s ultraconservatives want credit for the declining overdoses. Do they deserve any?  [23:26] SEGMENT 3: Community ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Crackdown
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How do I get in touch with Crackdown?

Crackdown is hosted by Garth Mullins. Its publicly listed emails are childrenandyouthcommittee@leg.bc.ca, crackdownpodcast@gmail.com, and premier@gov.bc.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Crackdown?

The publicly listed emails for Crackdown: childrenandyouthcommittee@leg.bc.ca, crackdownpodcast@gmail.com, and premier@gov.bc.ca.

How many listeners does Crackdown have?

Podseeker estimates Crackdown reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Crackdown?

Crackdown typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct expertise in drug policy, harm reduction, overdose prevention, policing, civil rights, or related public-health and social-justice issues. Relevant credentials may include academic or policy research, leadership in a grassroots or advocacy organization, frontline professional experience, or substantial lived experience connected to the episode’s subject. Common among recent guests: Policy research or published academic work; Leadership in community advocacy or civil-rights organizations; Development of harm-reduction or public-health initiatives. Recent guests include Kanna Hayashi, Paul Henry, and Tyson Singh Kelsall.

How hard is it to get booked on Crackdown?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Crackdown cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Drug Policy, Harm Reduction, Overdose Prevention, and Police Accountability. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

childrenandyouthcommittee@leg.bc.ca

crackdownpodcast@gmail.com

premier@gov.bc.ca

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