Topic: Coca Leaves

Sir Patrick Coble announces a honeymoon trip to Machu Picchu. John Dvorak shares his personal experiences in the Andes, recommending the use of coca leaves and tea to combat altitude sickness. He describes the traditional method of chewing the leaves and the physical benefits for travelers in high-altitude regions.

John Dvorak recounts a trip to the Andes mountains where he used coca leaves to combat altitude sickness. While younger American travelers refused the leaves due to their association with cocaine, Dvorak found them essential for maintaining energy at high altitudes. He describes "breezing past" exhausted millennials on a hike because he utilized the local traditional remedy.

Bolivian President Evo Morales has defended the traditional use of coca leaves and ordered the DEA to leave the country. One host shares a personal anecdote about traveling in the Andes and chewing coca leaves to combat altitude sickness. They argue that the leaves are a mild stimulant and that U.S. drug laws regarding the plant are irrational.