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Ole Miss Student Deaths: Shop Warns Undercover Cops “People Were Dying” From Their Smax Pseudo-DHM Kratom Pills – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 671
09/30/2026 | 1h 15 mins.Two Ole Miss students, Aidan Hamilton, 18, and Robert Strang, 20, were found dead on the same day. New police documents link both to “Smax” Pseudo-DHM, a “high-potency MGM-15 product” chewable sold as kratom by a smoke shop. Before being raided, the shop’s staff reportedly told undercover cops not to take the pills because “people were dying.”
The American Kratom Association, a kratom advocacy group, says the product’s compounds “do not occur naturally in the kratom plant. They are synthetic derivatives or chemically manipulated forms of 7-OH.”
When the news first broke of the college student deaths, Dr. Drew suspected the investigation would find multiple drugs were involved. This was later confirmed by reports revealing that Stang “took a Xanax bar the afternoon before he was found dead…. Investigators found 20 to 30 nitrous oxide cans and his roommates said Strang “would use whippets daily”.”
World-renowned brain health expert and psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen joins Dr. Drew to break down what synthetic opioids do to the brain, the alarming availability of Smax-like products in gas stations, and the fatal “Celebrity Killer Cocktail” of mixing benzodiazepines (like Xanax) with alcohol, opioids, or other drugs.
High-stakes poker champion Garrett Adelstein discusses his memoir “Beneath the Cards” detailing his personal battle with gambling addiction, clinical depression, and his side of the “Jack-Four” cheating controversy.
Garrett Adelstein is one of the world’s most respected and feared poker players. For nearly 25 years, he’s dominated the tables and won millions of dollars along the way. After becoming embroiled in the “Jack-Four” cheating controversy, he stepped away from the spotlight to write Beneath the Cards, a memoir of his successes and setbacks, available at https://amzn.to/4e6w8Of. Follow at https://x.com/GManPoker
Dr. Daniel Amen is Founder, CEO, and Medical Director of Amen Clinics. Double board-certified in general psychiatry and child/adolescent psychiatry, he is a former U.S. Army infantry medic, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and a 12-time NYT bestselling author. Follow at https://x.com/DocAmen
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09/29/2026 | 1h 22 mins.Following the death of 27-year-old Presley Gerber inside a Santa Monica sober living facility, board-certified psychiatrist and former FDA Medical Officer Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring of TaperClinic joins Dr. Drew to examine the fatal risks of overmedicating with psychiatric drugs. Dr. Witt-Doerring analyzes Gerber’s disclosures of fluctuating benzodiazepine doses without daily medical oversight, the physiological hazards of unmonitored psychiatric medication tapers, and the emerging panic over gas station kratom.
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden breaks down the brewing revolt within the MAHA movement, as health freedom leaders issue an ultimatum to Pres. Donald Trump and RFK Jr. demanding the removal of the mRNA vaccine platform.
California Department of Public Health whistleblower Ronald Owens Jr., author of “Muzzled Truth,” exposes how state officials suppressed early COVID-19 treatment warnings from 40 million residents and examines former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s controversial public remarks on vaccine mortality.
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden completed her residency at Stanford University and is board-certified in both Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine. She is the author of “Dangerous Misinformation: The Virus, the Treatments, and the Lies” available at https://amzn.to/4rF16CW. Follow at https://breathemd.org
Ronald F. Owens, Jr. worked at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) as an Information Officer 2 during COVID, where he says he learned that then-HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said COVID-19 vaccines were “killing people.” He is the author of “Muzzled Truth: How The California Dept. of Public Health Rejected COVID-19 Treatment and Vaccine Health Risks Warnings.” Find more at https://muzzledtruth.com
Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring is a board-certified psychiatrist and former FDA Medical Officer who is Medical Director of TaperClinic, one of the only practices focused exclusively on helping patients safely de-prescribe from psychiatric medications. He previously worked at Janssen Pharmaceuticals and the FDA’s Division of Psychiatry, and hosts the podcast Side Effects with Dr. Josef. Follow at https://taperclinic.com
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• THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew
「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」
This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Executive Producers
• Kaleb Nation - https://kalebnation.com
• Susan Pinsky - https://x.com/firstladyoflove
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• Emily Barsh - https://x.com/emilytvproducer
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09/25/2026 | 1h 29 mins.Lindy Li raised millions for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as a member of the Democratic Party’s National Finance Committee, the party’s most exclusive donor tier. Then she walked away. Li joins Dr. Drew to explain what she saw inside the DNC donor machine and why she left the party, moving into GOP strategy and fundraising and, in January 2025, joining President Donald Trump’s inaugural fundraising committee.
In her book Unburdened, Li says the cover-up of Biden’s cognitive decline was widely known, that Kamala Harris was vetting VP candidates within hours of the debate, and that the Harris campaign paid $45 million to celebrities through their own production companies. Lindy blames Biden and Harris for the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America, which claimed multiple victories in 2026.
Also on the show: retired University of Ottawa English professor Janice Fiamengo, author of The Goddess That Failed and former feminist scholar, examines how modern radical feminism dismantled merit in academia, damaged family structures, and eroded legal fairness for men and fathers.
Lindy Li is a political strategist, commentator, and author of Unburdened. She is a former Democratic fundraiser turned GOP strategist, and co-hosts the podcast Her Take. Follow at https://lindyli.substack.com/ and https://x.com/lindyli
Janice Fiamengo earned her doctorate from the University of British Columbia in 1996 and retired in 2019 as Professor of English at the University of Ottawa. In 2015 she began The Fiamengo File, a YouTube series and Substack newsletter, and is the author of The Goddess That Failed: Feminism’s Unending War against Men, Families, and Civilization Itself. Follow at https://fiamengofile.substack.com
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「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」
This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Executive Producers
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• Susan Pinsky - https://x.com/firstladyoflove
Content Producer
• Emily Barsh - https://x.com/emilytvproducer
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09/23/2026 | 1h 27 mins.Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died Sunday from a suspected overdose inside a California sober living facility. Months earlier, Gerber shared that he had traveled to Cancún, Mexico, to undergo an “ibogaine flood dose” psychedelic treatment – illegal in the USA – in hopes of overcoming chronic depression and substance dependency.
Dr. Drew, an addiction medicine specialist for decades, explains what ibogaine is, why it is used to treat opioid and cocaine addiction, why it remains illegal in the United States, and the real risks involved in ibogaine treatment.
Ben Bergquam, host of Law & Border on Real America’s Voice and founder of Frontline America, joins to talk about his own recovery from crack cocaine addiction and his new book, Step Into Fear: A Journey from Addiction to Courage and Purpose.
Also on the show: A.J. Rice, president and CEO of Publius PR and host of the Dangerous Laughter podcast, discusses his new book, The Curse of the Bearded Lady: How the Trans Mafia Whacked American Sanity, which he says is the conclusion of his trilogy on American culture.
Ben Bergquam is the host of Law & Border on Real America’s Voice and founder of Frontline America. He is the author of Step Into Fear: A Journey from Addiction to Courage and Purpose, recounting his path from addiction to faith and his reporting from the US-Mexico border and other frontline stories. Follow at https://x.com/BenBergquam
A.J. Rice is President and CEO of Publius PR, editor-in-chief of The Publius National Post, and host of the Dangerous Laughter podcast. A nationally syndicated columnist and #1 bestselling author of The White Privilege Album and The Woking Dead, his new book is The Curse of the Bearded Lady: How the Trans Mafia Whacked American Sanity. Follow at https://x.com/publiuspr
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• THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew
「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」
This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Executive Producers
• Kaleb Nation - https://kalebnation.com
• Susan Pinsky - https://x.com/firstladyoflove
Content Producer
• Emily Barsh - https://x.com/emilytvproducer
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09/18/2026 | 1h 2 mins.When Kendra Riley‘s daughters were diagnosed with fatal metachromatic leukodystrophy, her family was forced to raise $500,000 and relocate to Italy – because the lifesaving treatment was not FDA approved. Today, Riley is fighting for Right to Try 2.0: congressional legislation designed to let people with ultra-rare diseases access cutting-edge individualized therapies without bureaucratic delays from the FDA.
The Goldwater Institute says the bill would create a federal pathway for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases to access gene-based therapies designed for one person alone, which cannot move through the FDA’s clinical trial process in time to save a life. The original Right to Try was signed into federal law in 2018.
Dr. Simone Gold joins Dr. Drew to examine Riley’s story, connecting it to a broader pattern of federal overreach in medical freedom – especially its hindrance of early outpatient therapeutics during COVID-19. Food entrepreneur and small-business advocate Chef Andrew Gruel discusses his upcoming book and his reelection campaign for Huntington Beach City Council.
Kendra Riley is an advocate for medical freedom and for Right to Try 2.0. Read more about her daughter’s story at https://rileysroad.com
Dr. Simone Gold is a board-certified emergency physician and a Stanford University-educated attorney. She founded America’s Frontline Doctors and GoldCare, and is the author of “Selective Persecution: The Legalization of American Fascism.” Follow at https://x.com/DrSimoneGold
Chef Andrew Gruel is a food entrepreneur and small-business advocate, and the CEO and founder of American Gravy Restaurant Group. He owns Calico Fish House, hosts “Cooking with Gruel” on Rumble, and is a Huntington Beach city councilor currently running for reelection. Follow at https://x.com/ChefGruel
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• PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley
• THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew
「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」
This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Executive Producers
• Kaleb Nation - https://kalebnation.com
• Susan Pinsky - https://x.com/firstladyoflove
Content Producer
• Emily Barsh - https://x.com/emilytvproducer
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