EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 12 MIN
420 Term + Straw Poll
from Newsradio WGAN · host Newsradio WGAN
The conversation revolves around the origin of the term "420," which started in 1971 in San Rafael, California, as a code for cannabis consumption among a group of high school students known as the Waldos. The discussion then shifts to a straw poll conducted by the Maine Republican Party, where Ben Midgley led with 31.9%, Bobby Charles was second at 29.5%, and Jonathan Bush was third at 13.2%. The conversation also touches on the importance of the legislature in shaping policy, despite the focus on high-profile governors.
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The conversation revolves around the origin of the term "420," which started in 1971 in San Rafael, California, as a code for cannabis consumption among a group of high school students known as the Waldos. The discussion then shifts to a straw poll conducted by the Maine Republican Party, where Ben Midgley led with 31.9%, Bobby Charles was second at 29.5%, and Jonathan Bush was third at 13.2%. The conversation also touches on the importance of the legislature in shaping policy, despite the focus on high-profile governors.
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420 Term + Straw Poll
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