Joe Rogan Experience #2183 - Norman Ohler

Podcast briefing

Norman Ohler discusses Nazi Germany's involvement with drugs, the CIA, and the origins of psychedelics with Joe Rogan.

Norman Ohler shares insights from his research into Nazi drug use, including methamphetamine and the little-known experiments with psychedelics. He highlights the transition from his novel writing to original archival historical work, revealing how Germany and later the US investigated psychoactive substances. The discussion traces the roots of LSD, its connection to ergot fungus, and its surprising early history.