Speaking & Events
Richard regularly speaks on national drug policy, addiction and recovery systems, treatment and prevention strategies, and lessons from the opioid crisis. Upcoming and recent events include:
Upcoming Speaking & Events
One on One with Coach Blue: Addict II Athlete Podcast (April): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-on-one-with-coach-blu-the-deeper-self/id1441699705?i=1000553598669
Rx and Illicit Drug Summit — Attendee (past keynote speaker & panelist, available for meetings)
Nashville, Tennessee • April 6-9, 2026
All Rise / National Drug Court Conference — Panelist
Nashville, Tennessee • July 20–23, 2026
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals — Speaker
Kansas City, Missouri • August 29-31, 2026
National Safety Council Video Series
Date TBC • August, 2026: Safety is Personal Video Series - National Safety Council
Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek — Podcast Guest
Virtual • June 9
Podcast Page: Next Steps Forward - Podcast hosted by Chris Meek
All Rise / National Drug Court Conference — Panelist
Nashville, Tennessee • July 20–23, 2026
National conference on treatment courts and recovery-focused justice systems.
Event Page: https://allrise.org/trainings/rise/
Previous Media & Broadcast Appearances
SAM / Good Drug Policy Summit — Speaker
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center • Maryland • February 5
Conference Site: 2026 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit - Smart Approaches to Marijuana
(see: https://www.facebook.com/learnaboutsam/posts/now-speaking-are-richard-baum-former-acting-director-of-ondcp-and-kevin-sabet-on/1314041214102874/)
AEI Drug Policy Discussion — Panelist
Washington, D.C. • March 18
In-person discussion of Inside America’s Opioid Crisis and related topics with other drug policy experts.
Organization Website: www.aei.org
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/ehMndHwSd_o?si=hWZsXHoiCJIE3YnU
Podcast Page: The Counter Momentum of Spin, with Dr. Franco Musio - America Out Loud News
Georgetown Public Policy Review — Podcasts
Jan 2, 2026: https://gppreview.com/2026/02/12/podcast-drug-policy-baum-ep-1/
Feb 2, 2026: https://gppreview.com/2026/02/19/the-human-impact-of-drug-policy-a-conversation-with-richard-baum-part-2-2/
Appearance on NewsNation — Discussing event in Mexico
February 25, 2026: https://pilot.latakoo.com/asset/23130426?share=xhhnycjwx3v7v6kufrasfliqygrp7rmv
Conversations on Health Care — COHC Podcast
March 12, 2026: Reefer Madness? Ex-Drug Czar Sounds Alarm on Marijuana Legalization - Healthy Communities Online
iHeart Radio Interviews with Dr. Franco Musio
America Out Loud News / Podcast
The Counter-Momentum of Spin
Five appearances on podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-counter-momentum-of-spin-with-dr-franco-musio/id1851103686
Scheduling Richard Baum
If you would like to schedule a meeting, media interview, or other engagement at one of these events, please contact me using the form on this site.