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

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04/23/11 • -1 min

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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Cannabis Agenda: Organic and Growing! - Episode #56, Apr 13, 2011

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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Feds turn heads with intimidation tactics - Episode #58, May 3, 2011

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)