#151: Reefer Madness in Appalachia and fighting cannabis prohibition

Callie and Chuck talk to Rusty Williams, a cannabis advocate and candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates 59th District (Charleston, Nitro area).  Learn more about Rusty's campaign: https://www.rustywilliamswv.com/PLUS! we run through the racist history of "Reefer Madness" and its Chief Racism Officer Henry J. Anslinger,AND we talk about why TN lawmakers are concerned about litter boxes and furriesCHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/appodlachiaVanishing Postcards: https://www.vanishingpostcards.com/Help support Kendra and Read Appalachiahttps://www.readappalachia.com/support-us-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Timestamps00:45 - Big Ideas Fest Recap03:51- Tn republicans think kids want litter boxes in classrooms11:53 - The #1 worst person on Weed from Appalachia22:40 - Announcements (Patreon Limericks!)25:49 - Interview with Rusty Williams01:15:00 - Reading our new reviews-----------------------------------------------Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brownhttps://corduroy-brown.com/-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employersSend us Fan MailSupport the show