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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Montana medical marijuana repeal effort pushes forward - Episode #55, Apr 4, 2011

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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Obama gets his report card, "You're grounded Buster!" - Episode #57, Apr 23, 2011

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 ...