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NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT * [Supreme Court gives police more leeway in home searches](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/may/16/supreme_court_okays_police_searc) * [Group sues feds over marijuana rescheduling petition delay](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/may/23/groups_sue_feds_over_marijuana_r) * [Willie Nelson endorses Gary Johnson for President](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/may/18/willie_nelson_endorses_gary_john), [then backpedals](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/may/19/willie_waffles_johnson_endorseme) POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST * [Oregon Supreme Court decides med-pot patients still have gun rights](http://blog.mpp.org/medical-marijuana/oregon-supreme-court-affirms-gun-rights-for-patients/05192011/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogmpp+%28MPP+Blog%29) * [Oregon faces tough changes with new legislation](http://www.cannabisnews.org/united-states-cannabis-news/hearing-set-for-bill-to-overhaul-marijuana-law/) * [DEA back to their no-good in Spokane](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/may/18/dea_new_spokane_medical_marijuan) * [Local officials ask Washington legislators to fix MMJ regulations](http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politicsnorthwest/2015089187_king_county_seattle_officials.html) QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: * Sponge Billyboi lets us know where Tasco, FL is. * Chubba from Albany, NY wants to know about recent Supreme Court decisions that are destroying Fourth Amendment rights. CALIFORNIA UPDATE * [California AB 1017 aims to reduce sentencing guidelines](http://www.aroundthecapitol.com/Bills/AB_1017/20112012/) * [Taxing Medical Marijuana Reaps Benefits in San Jose](http://blogs.forbes.com/kellyphillipserb/2011/05/16/sweetening-the-pot-taxing-medical-marijuana-reaps-benefits-in-san-jose/) ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS * [Coloradans aim for legalization vote in 2012](http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_18099454) INTERNATIONAL INSANITY * [Military police attack pot protesters in Brazil](http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2011/05/military_police_attack_marijuana_protesters_in_bra.php) TOPICS BARELY WORTH ANY OF OUR TIME * [Random pot packages popping up](http://gothamist.com/2011/05/01/mysterious_packages_of_pot_being_de.php) \[[clip](http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xigs81_marijuana-in-the-mail-again_news)\] WOMEN AND WEED * [Rape opponents push for pot to replace alcohol](http://lubbockonline.com/local-news/2011-04-29/rape-opponents-push-pot-replace-alcohol) DEATHS AT THE HANDS OF DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT IN 2011 * [Marine Survives Two Tours in Iraq, SWAT Kills Him](http://reason.com/blog/2011/05/16/marine-survives-two-tours-in-i) EAST COAST SCOOP * [Connecticut legislators moving forward with MMJ bill](http://www.courant.com/health/connecticut/hc-medical-marijuana-advances-0518-20110517,0,6674096.story) * [Rhode Island judge rules in favor of gun rights in med-pot case](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/may/18/ri_judge_rules_medical_marijuana) YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME * [Fear, uncertainty and doubt spread about first east cost dispensary](http://stopthedrugwar.org/speakeasy/2011/apr/05/idiot_compares_medical_marijuana) \[clip\] CANNABIS IN SPORTS * [Coach Tony Dungy discusses marijuana use in the NFL](http://video.app.msn.com/watch/video/pft-live-marijuana-use-a-hot-topic-in-nfl/6sapghb) \[clip\] SENSI STOCKS MARKET UPDATE (MAYBE PUSH) * [Tech company uses novel approach to identifying cannabis strains](http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/04/27/prweb8342843.DTL) FROM THE RESEARCH BIN * [Cannabis legalization, are we at a tipping point?](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/19/marijuana-legalization-public-support-growing_n_851238.html) CLIP FOR END OF SHOW * [Christopher Fichtner on his book: Cannabinomics: The Marijuana Policy Tipping Point](http://reason.com/blog/2010/08/13/reasontv-the-marijuana-policy) \[clip\]
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Welcome to our new listeners on the NORML Network. We’re airing at Mondays at 8pm PST and you can find the Network at [live.norml.org](http://live.norml.org). We have to cut the show short to fit the one-hour time block, so check out the full show on iTunes or on our web site at CannabisAgenda.com. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: * Mike lets us know that a Texas prosecutor says Willie Nelson could plead guilty to possession, pay a $100 fine, and play a courtroom performance of his 1975 hit “Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain” as his community service. The Judge gets wind of this suggestion and is NOT too thrilled about it. \[[link](http://www.cnn.com/2011/SHOWBIZ/celebrity.news.gossip/03/28/willie.nelson.pot.plea/index.html?iref=allsearch)\] * Thanks Denton for the writeup from the High Times Doobie Awards * Blake calls in to ask what’s the loophole that allows states to legalize pot even if it’s not legal federally. \[[call](https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#label/CA/12efe955111f845c)\] * Shakedown sends a link to a story regarding cannabis lobbying on Capitol Hill that we’ll discuss later in the show. * Several weeks back Sean emailed us asking what are some of the negative connotations associated with cannabis that people draw over from smoking tobacco? ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA NEWS (IDAHO?) * [Senate approved the repeal bill, which is now headed to the Governor’s desk](http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/Senate-Endorses-Repeal-119045774.html) \[clip\] * [Senate has also passed a new bill SB 423 which would impose serious restrictions on the industry and reduce the number of cardholders from the present 30,000 to under 2,000.](http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/Senate-Oks-Therapeutic-Marijuana-Act-118688904.html) \[clip\] * [Montana man faces life in prison over 3 grams of pot](http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/81415375/) \[clip\] * [Colorado dispensary selling joints for Japan](http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/25/colorado-dispensary-selling-joints-for-japan/) NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT * [National Cancer Institute adds marijuana as possible treatment option for not only symptom management but also for its possible anti-tumor effect](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkMxrS8R_T8) \[clip\] * [MMJ sales reach reach $1.7 billion annually](http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/42256117#42256117) \[clip\] * [Medical marijuana featured on daytime TV show “Dr. Oz” with guest Montel Williams](http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/medical-marijuana-hot-debate-pt-1?hs317=billboard_1) \[clip\] * [Pot Politics on Capitol Hill](http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/pot-politics-capitol-hill-proponents-aim-shift-marijuana/story?id=13251446) * [The National Voice for the Cannabis Industry](http://www.thecannabisindustry.org/index.html) BUT IS IT SOPHISTICATED? * [Boy these criminals sure are smart, what with their intricate systems and all](http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhnwe4_more-marijuana-found-destroyed-in-bryan-co_news) \[clip\] POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST * [Oregon Cannabis Tax Act kicks off petition signature gathering drive](http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/118842829.html?tab=video) \[clip\] CALIFORNIA UPDATE * [Appeal trial for landlord in grow house civil case to begin tomorrow](http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_17767770) ILLINOIS UPDATE * [House panel approves Illinois medical marijuana legislation](http://illinoisobserver.org/2011/03/09/house-panel-approves-illinois-medical-marijuana-legislation/) * [Illinois geniuses kill state hemp legislation](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/apr/01/illinois_house_kills_hemp_bill) * Official Illinois Bill Status [Here](http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=30&GAID=11&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=54410&SessionID=84&GA=97) and [Here](http://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=1383&GAID=11&GA=97&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=57884&SessionID=84), SOUTHWEST * [Lawsuit filed over New Mexico licensing of dispensaries](http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S2047152.shtml) \[clip\] * [Official medical marijuana rules finalized in Arizona](http://www.cannabisnews.org/united-states-cannabis-news/marijuana-patients-can-grow-their-own-for-now/) FROM THE RESEARCH BIN * [Cannabis Inhalation Associated With Spontaneous Tumor Regression, Study Says](http://cannabis.hawaiinewsdaily.com/2011/03/22/cannabis-inhalation-associated-with-spontaneous-tumor-regression-study-says/)
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The Cannabis Agenda Podcast - Even Terrorists Smoke Pot! - Episode #59, May 15, 2011
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05/15/11 • -1 min

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: * Eva sent us a message about other “synthetic marijuana” products that may be on the market. This stuff looks like hash and could easily be passed off as such on the street. * With regards to our question about if “Doobie” is still a cool word, James wrote in to say: “In my opinion the word doobie will never get old or be uncool it's like the great stoner classics such as Cheech & Chong.” * Mike T. (aka Splifcoli) shares a couple of stories: [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/25/robert-watson-faces-drug-\_n\_853236.html](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/25/robert-watson-faces-drug-_n_853236.html) and [http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ixuPPcDzPJRZnh8ZQmIqGNyPSWwA?docId=e2531ecf1700422bbc2b5fe00560e4c1](http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ixuPPcDzPJRZnh8ZQmIqGNyPSWwA?docId=e2531ecf1700422bbc2b5fe00560e4c1) * Brandi from South Carolina wants to know what actions she can take towards legalizing marijuana in her state. * James writes to ask if we’ve heard of Ohio’s 2012 medical marijuana ballot question. * Shakedown writes in with more info on the Ohio initiative. He also shares a link to a video about the story of Gary and Sherri Burton of Medina, OH. * Alex writes in from the University of Wisconsin - Madison to [share the sad news of the death of long time Madison cannabis activist Ben Masel](http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/04/30/971679/-RIP-Ben-Masel). * Patrick sent us a thoughtful email regarding his thoughts on marijuana prohibition. * Kirk McNeil, executive director of [New Hampshire Compassion](http://www.nhcompassion.org) got in touch via email as well as Facebook about the situation in his neck of the woods. He says: “The [Senate tabled HB442 today](http://www.freedomisgreen.com/new-hampshire-tables-medical-marijuana-bill-2/%20). I think we're going to try and turn their arguments around on them and push for full decrim next session.” EAST COAST SCOOP * [Delaware becomes 16th medical marijuana state](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/may/13/delaware_becomes_16th_medical_ma) * [R.I. Congressman faces pot possession charges in Connecticut](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/25/robert-watson-faces-drug-_n_853236.html) ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS * [Medical Marijuana Overhaul Set to Become Law, DPHHS Says They'll Keep Issuing Cards](http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/Medical-Marijuana-Overhaul-Set-to-Become-Law-DPHHS-Says-Theyll-Keep-Issuing-Cards-121821909.html) \[clip\] * [MCIA group to fight back with powerful Montana lawyer](http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/article_1ed630c0-ce25-50eb-9204-41881e4019ba.html) * [Mother worries son may struggle to find medicine](http://www.kulr8.com/news/local/Mother-Worries-Son-Will-Struggle-to-Find-Marijuana-121603614.html?corder=regular) \[clip\] * [Jason Christ files lawsuit against Montana DPHHS for failing to renew medical card](http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/Jason-Christ-Files-Lawsuit-Against-DPHHS-for-Failing-to-Renew-Medical-Marijuana-Card-121431854.html) \[clip\] POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST * [Washington still stuck in medical marijuana hell](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTYRySJskhM) \[clip\] * [NORML's "radical" Russ Bellville responds to bushbama's policy shift](http://stash.norml.org/obamas-war-on-cannabusiness-continues-with-us-attorney-medical-marijuana-threat-letters) NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT * [Mike Huckabee on Ron Paul’s suggestion about legalizing drugs](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxPlNgxkZk8) \[clip\] INTERNATIONAL INSANITY * [Canada - Ottawa appeals medical pot ruling](http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3097660) * [Dutch high court rules five plants is OK](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/apr/27/dutch_can_grow_five_marijuana_pl) * [Marijuana march draws thousands internationally, not much US support](http://online.wsj.com/video/thousands-march-to-legalize-marijuana/9445AF2C-2E0A-471B-B373-6B897B822688.html) \[clip\] * [Terrorists smoke pot, too!](http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/2011/05/osama_bin_laden_marijuana_terrorist_stoner.php) SOUTHWEST * [Arizona bill protects rights of employees using medical marijuana](http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/health/how-does-medical-marijuana-in-az-affect-employers-04242011) \[clip\] DEATHS AT THE HANDS OF DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT IN 2011 * [StopTheDrugWar.org](http://stopthedrugwar.org/taxonomy/term/231) is tracking deaths by drug law enforcement. Here are the [25th](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/may/11/la_narcs_kill_homeless_person_ho), [26th](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/may/13/chicago_man_dies_during_attempte), and [27th](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/may/13/tucson_swat_team_kills_armed_hom). BUT IS IT SOPHISTICATED? * [Pasco police busts “organized” grow operation](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwQ3Jb6S3Rc) \[clip\] SPECIAL THANKS TO SUPPORTERS OF THE CANNABIS AGENDA * Mentions of new donors/supporters MIDW...
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The Cannabis Agenda Podcast - Cannabis Agenda: Organic and Growing! - Episode #56, Apr 13, 2011
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04/13/11 • -1 min

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: * Mat from the [Hot Box Podcast](http://hotboxpodcast.com/) called to welcome us to the [NORML Network](http://live.norml.org). Thanks Mat! * King Closet from Chicago area asking for comment on SB 1258. We’ll answer the call later during the Midwest segment. * Mr. Hyde from El Paso area writes about the drug war on the border. Not a happy situation. * Phil writes in with regards to finding MMJ in Alaska. He’s a Iraq and Afghanistan vet who suffers from PTSD and TBI. * Dan writes in about the Supremacy Clause discussion from last week. Thanks Dan! * Josh from Washington state writes in with some kind words. Thanks Josh we look forward to talking to you in the future! * CM from the Bluegrass state asks about “red eye”. We’ll try to find out and get back to you! * Scott from [Leafly.com](http://leafly.com) writes in with a “But is it Sophisticated” story. We’ll add it to the list! POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST * [Spokane dispensaries “on notice” from the feds](http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/apr/07/spokane-pot-shops-on-federal-notice/) \[[clip](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTbLW36yjRA)\] * [Washington lawmaker wastes taxpayers money on pot joke](http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2011/04/wa_pizza_amendment_makes_light_of_medical_marijuan.php) STONED IN THE SOUTH * [Jeffrey Kennedy trial in Palm Beach, FL](http://medicalmarijuana411.com/mmj411_v3/?p=7826) (comment) \[[clip](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeNm0vM3O_s&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL)\] [HJR 1407](http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=46578) for more info about bill ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS * [Colorado MMJ Patients Denied Because of Probation](http://www.opposingviews.com/i/colorado-medical-marijuana-patients-denied-because-of-probation) * [DOH! $50,000 Growbot swiped outside Denver's HT Cannabis Cup](http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/2011/04/medical_marijuana_growbot_stolen_high_times_cannabis_cup.php#comments) * [Fallout From Medical Marijuana Reform, Repeal Felt Around Montana](http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/27472162/detail.html) NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT * [Pot growers consume 1% of nation’s electricity supply](http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2011/04/11/11greenwire-study-pot-growers-inhale-1-of-us-electricity-e-62219.html) * [CO. Rep Jared Polis on the federal government’s role in MMJ](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBpUSj1NgAE) \[clip\] * [DC Passes Emergency Rule on Medical Marijuana](http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/DC-Passes-Emergency-Rule-on-Medical-Marijuana-119436279.html) MARC EMERY * [From Jodi](http://www.facebook.com/princeofpot/posts/10150158101914164): Marc desperately needs positive messages. We learned bad news today, that the Conservatives have ended early-release for non-violent (i.e. "marijuana-related) prisoners in Canada, so Marc will serve more time behind bars even when he gets transferred home. He's devastated by this news. PLEASE send a message of love, strength, and support to get him through this. QUIT CALLING IT “SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA” * [New Zealand takes different approach to synthetic cannabis wannabes](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/apr/03/new_zealand_regulate_rather_proh) TOPICS BARELY WORTH ANY OF OUR TIME * [Plants discovered in empty home near window](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfL8uLMKW2U) * [Big bust in Illinois leaves only an infinite amount of cannabis left to be seized](http://www.suntimes.com/news/crime/4749219-418/27m-worth-of-cannabis-found-in-moving-truck-in-franklin-park.html) EAST COAST SCOOP * [Delaware Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/apr/01/delaware_senate_passes_medical_m) * [MMJ bill moves forward in Maryland](http://the420times.com/2011/04/maryland-legislature-passes-medical-marijuana-defense-bill/) * [New Jersey introduces Corporate Cannabis](http://www.freedomisgreen.com/the-rise-of-corporate-cannabis/) BUT IS IT SOPHISTICATED? * [Cutting edge? Sophisticated? Massive? Check it.](http://video.app.msn.com/watch/video/police-discover-massive-marijuana-operation/1d094ezjx) \[clip\] MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE * [Illinois HB1258, incentive for police to arrest cannabis users?](http://e-lobbyist.com/gaits/IL/HB1258) A WALK DOWN THE GREEN CARPET * [Natalie Portman takes a break....makes some pot movies](http://medicalmarijuana411.com/mmj411_v3/?p=8897). MovieTrailer is [here](http://www.yourhighnessmovie.net/#/) ACTIVISM SPOTLIGHT * A NORML call-to-duty for [North Carolina](http://www.capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=39941501), [Vermont](http://www.capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=22312516), and [Connecticut](http://www.capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=22605576) residents. * [Drug War's 40th, 40 miserable, costly, and counter-productive years](http://www.alternet.org/drugs/150538/thousands_in_mexico_take_to_streets_to_protest_drug_war__we_need_to_do_the_same_here) FROM THE RESEARCH BIN * [Marijuana allergies...
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The Cannabis Agenda Podcast - Feds turn heads with intimidation tactics - Episode #58, May 3, 2011
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05/03/11 • -1 min

POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST * [Authorities Raid Spokane Medical Marijuana Dispensaries](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdNvIPx2whI) \[clip\] * [Washington Governor vetoes most of medical cannabis licensing bill](http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/30/us-marijuana-medical-idUSTRE73T09620110430) \[[clip](http://abcnews.go.com/US/video/battle-medical-marijuana-washington-state-bill-federal-threat-state-employees-us-13499339)\] * [Aftermath of the Spokane raids, dispensaries closing](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH-MmeTYvVo) \[clip\] NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT * [Feds continue to influence med-pot states through threat and intimidation](http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/ac0fb067ef21469f974fb621d6f333e0/CO-XGR--Marijuana-Warning/) * [US Congressman to file marijuana legalization bill this year](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/apr/23/us_congressman_file_marijuana_le) EAST COAST SCOOP * [New Jersey AG asks Obama administration if state MMJ law illegal](http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/04/nj_attorney_general_asks_obama.html) * [RI marijuana center suffers setback](http://video.foxnews.com/v/4672424/rhode-island-marijuana-centers-suffer-setback) \[clip\] * [Pennsylvannia Senator (re)Introduces medical marijuana bill](http://stopthedrugwar.org/trenches/2011/apr/27/medical_marijuana_bill_reintrodu) full text for [SB1003](http://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2011&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=1003&pn=1089) ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS * [Colorado latest target of federal intimidation tactics](http://the420times.com/2011/04/feds-warn-colorado-about-medical-marijuana/) * [Montana Governor "disgusted" with legislature](http://blog.mpp.org/medical-marijuana/montana-governor-%E2%80%9Cdisgusted%E2%80%9D-with-legislature/04282011/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogmpp+%28MPP+Blog%29) [Montana Senate Bill 423 - Full Text](http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/2011/billhtml/SB0423.htm) * [Activist wages direct fight against new Montana med-pot rules](http://www.kxlh.com/news/christ-plans-to-stop-montana-marijuana-act-cold-in-it-s-tracks-/) CALIFORNIA UPDATE * [After ten year battle, latest victims go to federal prison](http://the420times.com/2011/05/dr-mollie-fry-and-dale-schafer-go-to-federal-prison/) * [Six more dispensaries sue L.A. over so-called "lottery" plan](http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/04/medic.html) * [Police probe arson at Santa Cruz County’s Capitola Healing Association](http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_17969824) \[[clip](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOuXUaOrwEA) and [clip](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycFy-cNZ_BY)\] MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE * [Illinois Supreme Court makes bad ruling that could hurt cannabis users](http://www.drugwarrant.com/2011/04/illinois-supreme-court-blows-it-or-why-fighting-drugged-driving-laws-is-so-damned-important/) * [Illinois House may vote on MMJ bill this week](http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/article_53f88be2-7052-11e0-8763-001cc4c002e0.html) * [Kansas medical marijuana bill a non-starter](http://www.ksallink.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=17158&format=html) HAWAII HIGHS * [Hawaii Senator attacks states medical cannabis laws](http://hawaiinewsdaily.com/2011/04/hawaii-senator-would-ban-most-medical-marijuana-patients/) MICHIGAN MARIJUANA * [ACLU appeals dismissal of Joseph Casias lawsuit](http://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/latest-national/23837-aclu-appeals-dismissal-of-lawsuit-against-wal-mart-for-firing-cancer-patient-who-legally-used-medical-marijuana-.html) STONED IN THE SOUTH * [Georgia to begin medical marijuana research trials](http://www.atlantaprogressivenews.com/interspire/news/2011/04/23/georgia-to-begin-medical-marijuana-research-trials.html) CLIP FOR END OF SHOW * [Dad Saves Toddler Battling Brain Cancer, With Medical Marijuana](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmviQBB5DHs)
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QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: * Roy Ary sent in a scoop in regards to a big US bank laundering billions in drug money from Mexico gangs. * Shakedown emailed in a couple stories which we are covering this week. Thanks Shakedown! ANNOUNCEMENTS, EVENTS, QUESTIONS TO LISTENERS * [Oakland to combine 420 holiday with Earth Day celebrations](http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb-earth-day-/-san-francisco-oakland-/prweb8314585.htm) * Welcome to our new listeners on the [NORML Network](http://live.norml.org/). We’re airing Mondays at 8pm PST and you can find the Network at live.norml.org. NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT * [How is Obama doing on pot policy? ASA gives him his report card](http://americansforsafeaccess.org/downloads/Obama_Report_Card.pdf) * [Big Pharma set to dominate cannabis market? Hypocrisy reaches new high](http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/04/20/big-pharma-set-to-take-over-medical-marijuana-market/) * [Drug Czar ready to bail on awful and ill-suited position](http://stopthedrugwar.org/speakeasy/2011/apr/18/drug_czar_doesnt_want_be_drug_cz) CALIFORNIA UPDATE * [Lawsuits challenges LA's plan for MMJ dispensary lottery](http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0421-pot-lawsuit-20110421,0,389691.story) * [California dispensary to sue the IRS](http://www.americanindependent.com/174367/california-medical-marijuana-dispensary-plans-to-take-irs-to-court) * [California legislature to consider workers rights bill](http://www.aroundthecapitol.com/Bills/SB_129/20112012/) - Take [action](http://www.safeaccessnow.org/article.php?id=6253) now! ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS * [Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer vetoes mmj repeal bill](http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/14/us/14brfs-GOVERNORVETO_BRF.html?_r=1) * [Colorado house passes new medical marijuana rules](http://the420times.com/2011/04/colorado-house-passes-new-medical-marijuana-rules/) * [Thousands of cannabis advocates light up at Boulder 420 smoke-out](http://www.coloradodaily.com/420/ci_17891141?IADID=Search-www.coloradodaily.com-www.coloradodaily.com#axzz1KMBZrrPk) INTERNATIONAL INSANITY * [Ontario court strikes down anti-cannabis la](http://www.nationalpost.com/todays-paper/Ontario+court+strikes+down+marijuana/4605370/story.html)[w](http://www.nationalpost.com/todays-paper/Ontario+court+strikes+down+marijuana/4605370/story.html) * [Jamaica takes another look at decriminalization](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/apr/12/jamaica_look_again_decriminalizi) MARC EMERY * [Marc gets expected "Denial of Treaty Transfer" from U.S. Dept. of Justice](http://www.cannabisculture.com/v2/blogs/marc) POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST * [Federal intimidation works on Washington state Governor](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/apr/21/fed_threat_puts_washington_medic) the letter \[[pdf](http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2011/04/14/1302831694-usa_letter_4-14-2011.pdf)\] * [Guns and Medpot? - When state policies collide](http://www.ganja.com/gv9/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23579:a-gun-permit-and-a-medical-marijuana-card&catid=34:blog-entries&Itemid=77) SMOKE BREAK - IT’S ALWAYS 420 SOMEWHERE STONED IN THE SOUTH * [Oklahoma legislature considers life sentence for hash](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/apr/22/oklahoma_senate_passes_life_sent) \[[clip](http://okhouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=243&meta_id=16951)\] * [Arkansas med-pot initiative signature gathering effort gets underway](http://medicalmarijuana411.com/mmj411_v3/?p=9294) For more info, contact ACC at [http://arcompassion.org/](http://arcompassion.org/) * [Florida welfare drug testing bill advance](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/apr/14/florida_welfare_drug_testing_bil)[s](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/apr/14/florida_welfare_drug_testing_bil) MICHIGAN MARIJUANA * [MSU extension offers advice on growing medical marijuana](http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2011/04/msu_extension_offers_advice_on_growing_medical_marijuana) EAST COAST SCOOP * [Maine legislator stands up for marijuana legalization](http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2011/04/maine_legislator_urges_marijuana_legalization.php) official [HP1607](http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/bills_125th/billtexts/HP106701.asp) * [Vermont medical marijuana bill meets with strong senate approval](http://www.theweedblog.com/vermont-medical-marijuana-bill-overwhelmingly-passes-senate/) * [Pot smell not enough for cops says Massachusetts Supreme Court](http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2011/04/sjc_odor_of_mar.html?p1=News_links) SOUTHWEST * [Arizona medical marijuana program now open for business](http://www.kold.com/story/14445004/help-for-people-applying-for-medical-marijuana-card) MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE * [Illinois medpot bill goes forward, with some BIG changes](http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-chicago/lou-lang-says-illinois-medical-marijuana-bill-boosted-by-gop-cooperation) * [Illinois House Majority Whip ...
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QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: * Trucker Bill- urinalysis and hair testing for jobs... How long to naturally pass with out cleaning substances? * Shakedown emailed us a scoop on regarding police mentality over home invasions of patients in Washington state. Thanks buddy! * Jedidiah emailed about the Australian Schapelle Corby that is jailed in Indonesia for trafficking cannabis. Their is a lot stuff on line about it and looks like she did not get a fair trial. I think it would be good story for you to cover. * Yeti emailed us we will get Yeti next week. ANNOUNCEMENTS, EVENTS, QUESTIONS TO LISTENERS * Good news for the [Seattle Hemp Fest](http://hempfest.org/drupal), they were able to obtain the permit for the festival on August 19-21. Be there! * We are product testing a newer hemp wick brand right now. Who uses hemp wick? What is your favorite type? Email us. I’d like to compare the brand I’m using to our listeners favorites. * Should I start a cannabis related FB avatar? * Kogs has a request for listeners. Let’s find some good soundbytes! * If you’re a cannabis dispensary in California, give us a holler! ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS * [Montana's repeal of voter-approved 2004 mmj law dies in Senate committee](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/mar/14/montana_senate_nixes_medical_mar) * [Memo sheds light on federal action against medical marijuana](http://washingtonindependent.com/106636/memo-sheds-light-on-federal-action-against-medical-marijuana) YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME * [NY Banker caught laundering stinky pot money](http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2011/02/09/2011-02-09_she_allegedly_exchanged_20_bills_that_reeked_of_marijuana_for_clean_benjamins_th.html) POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST * [Police have misguided priorities after patient clubbed to death during home invasion](http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2010/03/medical_pot_patient_robbed_cops_take_his_plants_wh.php) * [Spokane area dispensaries ask for clarification on law](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKtVjnenNb4) \[clip\] MARC EMERY * We haven’t updated y’all on Marc’s status as of late because nothing has really changed. He is still in a private prison in Georgia, hoping to be sent back to Canada to finish his term, which would be up if he were to be sent back. For more info check out [www.freemarc.ca](http://www.freemarc.ca) STONED IN THE SOUTH * [170 pounds of marijuana discovered being unloaded from Cessna in Huntsville, AR](http://news.yahoo.com/video/fayetteville-khbs-18191180/federal-agents-involved-in-huntsville-marijuana-bust-24293257) \[clip\] * [Medical marijuana debate in... Texas?](http://www.redorbit.com/news/video/health/4/medical_marijuana_the_debate_in_texas/30470/) \[clip\] EAST COAST SCOOP * [Rhode Island House Committee hears bill on decriminalizing marijuana](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7smq2V4fV7E) \[clip\] * [Connecticut Voters Support Marijuana Law Reforms](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/mar/10/connecticut_voters_support_marij) BUT IS IT SOPHISTICATED? * [Cops shut down “monstrous mound of marijuana”](http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhnxe0_marijuana-seized-burned_news) \[clip\] INTERNATIONAL INSANITY * [GW cannabis drug wins green light in 6 new markets](http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/22/gw-cannabis-idUSLDE72L0BL20110322) FROM THE RESEARCH BIN * [Pharmaceutical Drugs Based on Cannabis](http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000883) CLIP FOR END OF SHOW * [Does marijuana cause brain cell damage or lung cancer?](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBRSsH-ntn0) \[clip\]
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QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: * Email from Steve from Humboldt. * Shakedown - Thanks for the scoops on Kentucky and Oregon. * Thanks Mike for the ACLU scoop. * Thanks Matt for the thoughtful email. We’re saving your ideas and questions in hopes of finding an expert to come on the show and answer them. * Puna Bud contacted us with big Hawaii news! * We received several invites to the NORML network, we’re gonna find out more. NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT * [DEA Considering Reclassifying Plant-Derived THC Under Federal Law](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPgsAPKO6Yk) \[clip\] * [ACLU Says "Let Dr. Lyle Cracker GROW!"](http://www.cannabisnews.org/united-states-cannabis-news/aclu-calls-on-dea-to-allow-sale-of-med-marijuana/) ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA NEWS (IDAHO?) * [Federal raids target MMJ in Montana](http://www.kulr8.com/home/related/Federal-Raids-Target-Medical-Marijuana-117972329.html) * [New legislation creates stricter restrictions for medical marijuana dispensaries](http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhiei6_new-bill-would-put-most-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-out-of-business_news) \[clip\] * [Target 13 “undercover” special portrays Colorado system as abusive](http://www.indyarocks.com/videos/Target-13-Investigation--Medical-Marijuana-in-Colo-2400159) \[clip\] * [Colorado lawsuit will challenge medical marijuana restrictions](http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xha59n_lawsuit-will-challenge-medical-marijuana-restrictions_news) \[clip\] * [Medical-marijuana skin patch may be marketed in Colorado](http://nwmca.com/mmds-acquires-patent-for-medical-marijuana-patch/) CANNABIS ETIQUETTE/CULTURE * Don’t shop when you’re high? Do you agree? CALIFORNIA UPDATE * [7% marijuana tax hits San Jose, Santa Cruz county considering taxes too](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYnyt4WtuW4) \[clip\] * [More on the San Jose dispensary tax](http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhjovt_medical-marijuana-tax-on-tap-in-san-jose_news) \[clip\] POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST * [Former MMA star sued over outdoor grow](http://content.usatoday.com/communities/mma/post/2011/03/report-matt-lindland-sued-over-marijuana-plants/1) HAWAII HIGHS * Puna Bud reports in with promising news from Hawaii! * SB1460 would decriminalize one ounce or less of marijuana. * SB1458 creates licenses for medical marijuana compassions centers, establishes sales tax, and may contain an exception for out-of-state cardholders. * SB175 transfers jurisdiction from State Department of Public Safety to Department of Health. CANNABIS TRIVIA * From Trucker Bill: Does holding in pot smoke for as long as possible really get you higher? STONED IN THE SOUTH * [Florida representative seeking to implement MMJ legislation](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PGadSGGs9s) \[clip\] * [Kentucky legislators downgrade several drug offenses](http://reason.com/blog/2011/03/10/kentucky-cuts-drug-sentences) TOPICS BARELY WORTH ANY OF OUR TIME * [A border patrol agent uses his keen intuition to capture 700 pounds of marijuana - Subtitle: Meanwhile, 7000 pounds are smuggled without being caught](http://www.fancast.com/tv/Border-Wars/106403/1409028054/Marijuana-Bust/videos) \[clip\] EAST COAST SCOOP * [RI names three locations for MMJ compassion centers](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F-7h3NpUGg) \[clip\] * [Connecticut Rep. Toni Walker on medical marijuana](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiJhk9YM2xY) \[clip\] BUT IS IT SOPHISTICATED? * [Baltimore police make largest grow bust ever](http://fedstv.com/Video/Baltimore-Co--Makes-Biggest-Marijuana-Drug-Bust-Ever--2-People-Arrested--.aspx?bcmediaid=c4d5da51-17e8-4a60-8a1d-50450295190b) \[clip\] CLIP FOR END OF SHOW * [Dr. Lester Grinspoon on Penn & Teller’s Bullshit](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEtpxPWjcrw) \[clip\]
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QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: * King Closet - In my travels trying to dispell cannabis myths, people are stuck on the gateway drug idea. I was wondering since prop 215 in Cali or Colorado how has that affected cocaine and heroine usage numbers in those states? any feed back back would be great. You guyz rock but not as much as Marijuana Rocks! * Spliffcoli - thanks for the Booze News gold mine. * Thanks Sean for scooping some stories.. We’ll get to them. * mrwiscobanjobrain- Just wondering if you guys were into the whole butane free lighter thing. Wondering what you guys think of butane\\sulphur as far as health is concerned. Thanks for the show it rocks, and the decreased file size is much appreciated. Thanks for spreading the word about our show. CALIFORNIA UPDATE * [Santa Clara County DA puts medpot busts on back burner](http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_17365287?nclick_check=1) INTERNATIONAL INSANITY * [Insane Canadian Legislation Goes Down The Tubes](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2011/feb/10/liberals_block_canada_mandatory) BOOZE NEWS * [Police Beat from Miami University of Ohio](http://www.miamistudent.net/news/community/police-beat-2-22-11-1.2008994) BUT IS IT SOPHISTICATED? * [Chandler, AZ cops bust biggest operation ever](http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_southeast_valley/chandler/chandler-police-find-huge-marijuana-crop) \[clip\] NUGGET OF THE DAY * [13 States with Pending Legislation to Legalize Medical Marijuana- ProCon.org](http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=002481) CLIP FOR END OF SHOW * [Reason TV with Steve Silverman from FlexYourRights.org](http://stopthedrugwar.org/speakeasy/2011/feb/08/reasontv_how_deal_cops) \[clip\]
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If that's not link bait, we don't know what is... This week on the Agenda: **In California** * Overview of the California cannabis situation * [High finance and corporate pot, California style](http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38379515/ns/business-us_business/) * [Police Kill Man at California Marijuana Farm](http://www.cannabisculture.com/v2/content/2010/07/23/Police-Kill-Man-California-Marijuana-Farm) **National News** * [New National Poll Finds 52% Say Legalize Marijuana](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2010/jul/22/new_national_poll_finds_52_say_l) **Topics barely worth any of our time** * [DARE Attacks Marijuana Legalization While Praising Alcohol](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle_blog/2010/jul/20/dare_attacks_marijuana_legalizat) **Cannabis in sports** * [Michael Beasley signed by Minnesota Timberwolves. Team President says he is maturing and “used too much marijuana in past”](http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5403970) * [Timberwolves](http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5404989) [team president fined by NBA](http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5404989) **Oregon - There’s lots going on in the land of green!** * [Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensary Initiative Makes Ballot](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2010/jul/19/oregon_medical_marijuana_dispens) **Nevada - Political Backing Becomes a Reality** * [Dems](http://lasvegascitylife.com/articles/2010/07/22/news/local_news/iq_37028013.txt) [Back Medical Marijuana](http://lasvegascitylife.com/articles/2010/07/22/news/local_news/iq_37028013.txt) **Midwest Malaise and Glimmers of Hope - News from the Midwest** * [Medical Cannabis Has A Potential Ally in](http://www.journalstandard.com/opinions/x393523904/FROM-ANOTHER-VIEW-Medical-marijuana-should-be-legalized) [89th](http://www.journalstandard.com/opinions/x393523904/FROM-ANOTHER-VIEW-Medical-marijuana-should-be-legalized) [District Race](http://www.journalstandard.com/opinions/x393523904/FROM-ANOTHER-VIEW-Medical-marijuana-should-be-legalized) **News from the Fed:** * [Brand-Name Bud? Gold Rush To Patent Marijuana Strains Gets Snuffed By U.S. Patent Office](http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704682604575368783687129488.html) * [DEA Raids Michigan and California](http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2010/07/21-15) * [THIS JUST IN from SSDP, Senate to pass edibles bill. Yikes!](http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1259/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=4458) * [Coalition Calls For Obama To Withdraw DEA Nomination](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2010/jul/21/coalition_calls_obama_withdraw_m) * [Dangerous Cannabis Christian Held Without Bail](http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2010/jul/19/marijuana_church_founder_too_dan) * [Marc Emery released from Solitary Confinement after 3 weeks](http://www.cannabisculture.com/v2/content/2010/06/28/Silencing-Political-Prisoner-Marc-Emery-Spends-Three-Weeks-Solitary) **From the research bin:** * [Marijuana Use Rarely Leads to Emergency Room, Study Shows](http://blogs.alternet.org/speakeasy/2010/07/20/marijuana-use-seldom-associated-with-emergency-room-visits-first-ever-national-study-says/) **Good News of the Week** * [Marijuana falls from East Texas Sky](http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/texas/100719-marijuana-falls-from-east-texas-sky)
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