The Cannabis Agenda Podcast

NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT Supreme Court gives police more leeway in home searches Group sues feds over marijuana rescheduling petition delay Willie Nelson endorses Gary Johnson for President, then backpedals POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Oregon Supreme Court decides med-pot patients still have gun rights Oregon faces tough changes with new legislation DEA back to their no-good in Spokane Local officials ask Washington legislators to fix MMJ regulations 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...

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 and http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ixuPPcDzPJRZnh8ZQmIqGNyPSWwA?docId=e2531ecf1700422bbc2b5fe00560e4c1 Brandi from South Carolina wants to know what actions she can...

POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Authorities Raid Spokane Medical Marijuana Dispensaries [clip] Washington Governor vetoes most of medical cannabis licensing bill [clip] Aftermath of the Spokane raids, dispensaries closing [clip] NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT Feds continue to influence med-pot states through threat and intimidation US Congressman to file marijuana legalization bill this year EAST COAST SCOOP New Jersey AG asks Obama administration if state MMJ law illegal RI marijuana center suffers setback [clip] Pennsylvannia Senator (re)Introduces medical marijuana bill full text for SB1003 ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS Colorado latest target of federal intimidation tactics Montana Governor "disgusted" with legislatureMontana Senate...

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 Welcome to our new listeners on the NORML Network. 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 Big Pharma set to dominate cannabis market? Hypocrisy reaches new...

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: Mat from the Hot Box Podcast called to welcome us to the NORML Network. 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...

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. 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...

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...

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 [clip] ACLU Says "Let Dr. Lyle Cracker GROW!" ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA NEWS (IDAHO?) Federal raids target MMJ...

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: Shakedown sent us a scoop on a grow-op bust in Cleveland. Thanks buddy! We aren’t covering it today, but we’ll get to it eventually. Denton emailed us with 2 op-ed pieces it looks like he wrote. Thanks Denton! Jordan emailed: He loves the length of our show and thinks it is the perfect time to sit back to a bowl or two. He doesn’t want us to make it any less than an hour and a half Krypto Man from Vermont emailed us: likes our show, saw a potential booze news worthy story occur at his local...

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...

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: Email from Tongan Ninja in NZ giving respect to Bob Marley on his birthday and scooping a story for us. Email from Sean with a grip of good questions. We’ll get to those ASAP. Email from Shakedown with a scoop for the you’ve got to be kidding me segment. INTERVIEW WITH MASON TVERT London reports that professionals are one of biggest demographic of people needing medical attention due to alcohol abuse over the holiday season Health watchdog makes several recommendations to help curb excessive drinking in Britain Misrepresentation of facts in anti stoned-driving commercial [clip] CALIFORNIA UPDATE...

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: A couple from “Shakedown Rich” Good advice on spitting from Grandma Nan ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS If you’re a cannabis dispensary in California, give us a holler! SENSI IN THE SOUTHWEST Regulating medical marijuana in Arizona Arizona considers decriminalization bill New Mexico governor says repealing MMJ legislation is not a priority in 2011 EAST COAST SCOOP 18 applications filed for retail dispensaries in Rhode Island [clip] NJ seeking growers for med pot program Massachusetts Legislators File Reform Bills HAWAII HIGHS Decriminalization in the works? [clip] NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT Feds To Oakland: Pot Farms Would Break US Law DEA busts...

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: SHAKEDOWN - We appreciate the scoops! RECREATIONAL MILITARY SMOKER - Weed in middle east, Italy, & Spice NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT Marijuana Holds Top 50 Spots In Questions For Obama See the list And Now: The President of the United States with “an entirely legitimate question for debate.” [clip from 2004] CALIFORNIA UPDATE Leno bill aims to protect working medical marijuana patients Conference markets medical marijuana to seniors ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS BaMm BAmM BaMm!! Police!! Stop or we'll shoot more!! [clip] INTERNATIONAL INSANITY Smugglers rely on sophisticated technique to get marijuana across US/Mexican border (aka Drug...

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: Mat from the HotBox podcast made some suggestions about the file size and hopefully this show will be a much “kinder” size. From Alex, about “The M Word.” CALIFORNIA UPDATE LA City Council approves new medical marijuana law [clip] Richard Eastman testifies on medical marijuana ordinance at Long Beach council meeting [clip] ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA NEWS A look at Colorado's HB11-1043 Bill language HB11-1043 Montana legislature takes its first hit on proposed legislation [clip] DUI bill before MT Legislature concerns medical marijuana community CANNABIS ETIQUETTE/CULTURE The “de-fakey” - that plain sucks MARC EMERY Marc’s early...

It's another long one, hold on to your britches! ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS Thanks to the Hot Box Podcast for the shout out about MarijuanaPodcasts.com and mentioning the Cannabis Agenda :) CALIFORNIA UPDATE Fresno bans outdoor crops after man kills intruders CANNABIS ETIQUETTE/CULTURE Making rude assumptions about other peoples weed NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT Who is responsible for keeping marijuana illegal? [clip] Supreme Court Looks At Smell-Based Home Searches For Pot EAST COAST SCOOP D.C. Medical Marijuana Rules Take Effect Next Week INTERNATIONAL WEEDSCAPE Israel Says Wait 6 Hours After Smoking Marijuana To Drive TOPICS BARELY WORTH ANY OF OUR TIME Albuquerque PD...

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS MarijuanaPodcasts.com launches - aggregator for great cannabis-related podcasts on the web SOUTHWEST Arizona gunman Jared Laughner smoked pot [clip] To what extent do you think pot played a role in Laughner’s mental state? CALIFORNIA UPDATE Medical marijuana raid in SLO County raises questions NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT DEA may get records of medical marijuana patients [clip] First US Drug War Killing of 2011; And the winner is - No One. INTERNATIONAL WEEDSCAPE A Thousand March for Marijuana in Buenos Aires EAST COAST SCOOP Maine feels mix of progress and growing pains TOPICS BARELY WORTH ANY OF OUR TIME Senate...

Happy Birthday to Jaime! CALIFORNIA UPDATE Yay! It is no longer a criminal offense to possess an ounce of herb in Cali! [clip] Oakland proceeding with warehouses, at snails pace Humboldt County considers new MMJ ordinance Medical Marijuana for Food holiday food drive [clip] Food Drive, Dispensary Style: Free Joints For Canned Food MICHIGAN MARIJUANA Brandy Zink joins us from Michigan for an update about the state mmj program, and shares some of her experiences as an activist and intelligent, pro-pot female in the Great Lakes State. CANNABIS ETIQUETTE/CULTURE When you’re smoking a bowl, save some for the next person...

Happy Holidays to all of our wonderful listeners! NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT / NEWS FROM THE FEDS Feds Say Teen Drug Use Up, Binge Drinking Down Teens smoking marijuana over tobacco! [clip] LA Times Editorial Says Kerlikowske Needs To Stay Solid On Assertions CALIFORNIA UPDATE San Jose Latest Target of Anti-Cannabis Measures CANNABIS ETIQUETTE/CULTURE Don’t share your spit, even if you’re sharing your weed! TOPICS BARELY WORTH ANY OF OUR TIME More BS about nutmeg from a variety of sources Marijuana Found Growing on Facebook Why The Fight For Truth About Cannabis Must Continue Ingenious Program Predicts Decisions Your Children Will Make...

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: Staley emails about saliva tests for cannabis, and asks about mildew resistant strains. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS Kushcon II, Denver Colorado, Dec. 17th-19th MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE Update: Victory! NIU Allows Drug Policy Reform Group on CampusWe have Jeremy Orbach from NIU SSDP back on the line MICHIGAN MARIJUANA Debate over legality of dispensaries rages on in Michigan City of Wyoming rules against medical marijuana [clip] [another clip] CALIFORNIA UPDATE San Jose Pot Club Hosts Party To Raise Legal Funds [clip] Judge issues injunction against L.A.'s medical marijuana law NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT / NEWS FROM THE FEDS...

MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE Northern Illinois University censoring SSDP campus chapter? We have an interview with Jeremy Orbach and Erik Haslinger from NIU SSDP We also have Ana Deveras from the Illinois Cannabis Patient’s Association and an update on Illinois SB 1381 House Sponser Representative Lou Lang Defending SB1381 [clip] Illinois SB 1381 On Postponed Consideration Until January 2011 EAST COAST SCOOP Christie To Compromise On NJ Med-Pot Restrictions Bi-Partisan agreement on medical marijuana in New Jersey [clip] TOPICS BARELY WORTH ANY OF OUR TIME “Major” marijuana bust on Long Island, but is it sophisticated, too? [clip] INTERNATIONAL...

We turn 40 this episode! Celebrate with us as we discuss California, Marc Emery, Marijuana Terrorism (what?), and more. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS KushCon II - Dec. 17th/19th - Colorado Conv. Center - Denver Colorado CALIFORNIA UPDATE Kamala Harris Wins Bid For California Attorney General Humboldt Pot Growers Form Growers Association And the fight goes on in SoCal LA and OC ban dispensaries in unincorporated areas LA City Council Puts Med-Pot Tax On Ballot More Swag Tunnels, Crappy Mexi-Pot Found MARC EMERY Marc has started to receive mail, which is sincerely appreciated. “I applied for a job in the prison library...

This week on The Agenda with a live studio audience: Scratch and Sniff Cannabis, No More Pot in Amsterdam?, Jay Selthofner Election Recap, Mark Emery in Georgia, QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS Scratch and Sniff Cannabis from Sean CALIFORNIA UPDATE CA Cities Bringing Cannabis Growing Into The Light THE INTERNATIONAL WEEDSCAPE No more pot in Amsterdam? [clip] Dutch Want To Ban Foreigners From Marijuana Coffee Shops Here... Sniff This, And Call Us If You Notice Anything Like It Legalization Making Headway In Pacific Islands ... Almost MARC EMERY Marc is in Georgia at the D Ray James Correctional Institution, where I will...

Jaime is at the Midwest Regional SSDP Conference this weekend and shares interviews with several of the attendees! QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: Tobacco and Pot from James in the UK Dave in New Zealand CALIFORNIA UPDATE Did we forget about decriminalization? Film maker trying to get an honest glimpse of Humboldt marijuana industry Otherside Farms medical marijuana information center in Orange [clip] LA City Council may ease dispensary restrictions Municipalities choose to tax medpot although it’s sale is technically illegal NEW ZEALAND UPDATE Live from Wellington cannabis protest [clip] Police take ‘peaceful approach’ to cannabis activists [clip] MARC EMERY FACEBOOK UPDATE:...

CALIFORNIA UPDATE Election results & plans for the future California reject Prop 19 but approves new pot taxes Measure S & T pass in Berkeley CNN clip from Election Night [clip] Discussion over Prop 19 failure. Low young voter turnout, High Tea Party turnout, “Marijuana Moms and Dads.” YES on 19 raised 4.2 million dollars Jimmy Kimmel clip on Prop 19 Campaign Ads [clip] MARC EMERY Facebook Status Update: Marc is extremely lonely and depressed in the Nevada Southern Detention Centre, waiting to be moved to Taft FCI in California. No word on when it'll happen. No books, magazines, mail,...

Our first-ever live show features election results from California, Oregon, Arizona and South Dakota, plus live callers! Stuff we talk about (For shownotes): Cheech and Chong on Legalizing Marijuana [clip] Yes on Prop 19 runs on Daily Show and Colbert Report [clip] Harvard Economics Professor Says Marijuana Measure Would Aid California Budget [clip] Zach Galifianakis Smokes Joint on Bill Maher [clip] Humor: Commercials If Prop 19 Passes [clip] Tim Lincecum: World Series Champ, Marijuana User Resources: Prop 19 Results Page Humboldt County Election Results Page YesOn19.com Oregon Election Results Page Measure74.com Arizona Election Results Page South Dakota Election Results Page...

REVIEW THE SHOW ON ITUNES If you feel so inclined, leave a review for the show on the iTunes Music Store, and please use the word 'marijuana' in your review. We're trying to boost our search exposure, and we're hoping this might help! Click this link, then click 'View in iTunes' on the left, scroll down and click the 'Write a Review' link... JAY SELTHOFNER Jay Selthofner speaks at Madison Hemp Fest Saturday Oct 2, 2010 [clip] Make a contribution to the Friends of Jay Selthofner! QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: Tongan Ninja in New Zealand - Bouquets of Weed, Awesome, loved...

JAY SELTHOFNER’S CAMPAIGN Interview with Jay QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: Tony says Cook County has gone too far! Staley left us a voicemail and mentions the informative web site procon.org! You “cann” leave us a message, too! 707-654-CANN. He also sent a number of links and heady information, thanks bro! Eric from Arizona asks us to mention the Prop 203 campaign and its website. We have a feature later on in the show! Scott from Leafly.com says he heard us talking about his little green leaves! Perhaps we’ll have him on next week! Request for more questions/comments - we’re getting more...

Episode #33 on 10/10/10 for our first three hour episode. We must be lucky - or something! ANNOUNCEMENTS MPP’s online phone banking for marijuana legislation in multiple states MMGA 2010 Annual Symposium Going On Now. Live video stream available. CALIFORNIA UPDATE Will California Voters vote to legalize marijuana? [clip] Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps Donates $100K to YES on 19 Facebook co-founders give $170K to YES on 19 Interview with Nick from California regarding his concerns about Prop 19 Where do you think the Napa Valley of weed will be? Let us know! Berkeley to vote on two local pot measures...

This week on the agenda: Donate to Jay! Jay Selthofner is running for the Wisconsin Assembly on a cannabis platform. Please support him to the tune of $4.20 or greater! QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS Puna Bud from Hawaii Staley says register to vote absentee to make it easier to vote Steve from Arizona Sean likes our recent shows, requests strain reviews. Kent emails about bongs and thongs photos. Good suggestions! EVENTS CALENDAR Hempire Media Expos in LA, Seattle, and Denver If you’d like your event mentioned, shoot us an email! ANNOUNCEMENTS A Great New Way To Find Great Buds w/real time...

This week on the agenda: Donate to Jay! Jay Selthofner is running for the Wisconsin Assembly on a cannabis platform. Please support him to the tune of $4.20 or greater! QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: Sean asks: Hey 2 podcasts ago you guys mentioned the website you use to get a lot if your news from and that it had a weekly email newsletter. What was the URL for it? http://StopTheDrugWar.org Staley mentions the raids have died down, and shares two links. Medical marijuana farmer’s market [also a clip] and NORML Conference audio links. Thanks Staley! Puna Bud says the raids are...

Donate to Jay! Jay Selthofner is running for the Wisconsin Assembly on a cannabis platform. Please support him to the tune of $4.20 or greater! CALIFORNIA UPDATE Big Alcohol now openly spending money to defeat Prop 19 NBC Los Angeles [clip] email a complaint to them at [email protected] Opinion: It’s Time for Unity in the Marijuana Reform Movement Medical Marijuana Growers Join Teamsters Union SAFER debates California initiative to legalize marijuana [clip] Saying 'Yes' to Marijuana? (Steve “Douchey” from Fox News) [clip] Followup on High Scream, the media love this story [clip] National Spotlight Failed Marijuana Policies Are a Bi-Partisan...

Donate to Jay! Jay Selthofner is running for the Wisconsin Assembly on a cannabis platform. Please support him to the tune of $4.20 or greater! CALIFORNIA UPDATE: Alcohol Lobby Teams with Law Enforcement to Fund Anti-Marijuana Campaign Marijuana Ballot Measure in California Wins Support of Unio Santa Cruz business selling marijuana “hi”-ce cream “Toure” on the Dylan Ratigan show says legalize marijuana Paul Gallegos not endorsing Prop 19 Barbara Boxer’s aid charged with possession of cannabis Renter’s Rights Discussion From Hulu: The True Tale of American Marijuana East Side, Whazzup! Rhode Island health department rejects all 15 dispensary applications Followup:...

CALIFORNIA UPDATE LA Sheriff Lee Baca and Senator Dianne Feinstein Co-Chair the No on 19 Campaign ABC News Debate on Marijuana Legalization Interesting stuff Four Twenty Insurance Group Topics barely worth any of our time Hey Dawg, do you have any cannabis? Cannabis in sports Let Timmy Smoke Dammit!!! Stony in South Dakota Renewed Case For Medical Marijuana News from the Feds (Well, sort of): Prince Of Pot’s Prosecutor Declares Prohibition a Bust Speak Out Against DEA's Leonhart, Sign The Petition At MPP Leonhart or Bust From the research bin: Researchers Debunk the Gateway Theory … Again

This week on the Agenda: CALIFORNIA UPDATE L.A. City Attorney Files Suit to Close All but 41 Medical Pot Dispensaries National Police Association Backs Prop 19 International News: Jailed Swiss Cannabis Advocate Renews Hunger Strike Stoned in the South Marijuana User MURDERED by State of Alabama Vermont Mike Meno: Pro-Decriminalization Candidate Ahead in Vermont Gubernatorial Primary Michigan http://blog.mpp.org/tax-and-regulate/detroit-petitioners-file-appeal-to-keep-marijuana-measure-on-ballot/08132010/ Michigan Medical Marijuana Clinics Raided Midwest Malaise and Glimmers of Hope - News from the Midwest Illinois Medpot Update Grow Tips Don’t grow males. Just don’t. East Coast Marijuana found in Pittsburgh fire fight News from the Feds: Appeals Court OKs Warrant-less...

We're one shy again today, but try to hold it together for a show: We're trying to recruit donors for Jay's campaign. If you're one of the first 10 people to use this link to donate at least $4.20, we'll send you a copy of Reefer Madness on DVD! http://jayselthofner.com/ca California Six Drug Czars, and Between Them They Can't Muster a Decent Argument for Marijuana Prohibition US CA: North Coast Pot Gardens Grow Deadly National Black Police Association Endorses Prop 19 Nevada Judge Orders Man to Write Report on Why Medical Marijuana is Bad Pacific Northwest Hempfest Attracts Crowd of...

This week on the Agenda: We're trying to recruit donors for Jay's campaign. If you're one of the first 10 people to use this link to donate at least $4.20, we'll send you a copy of Reefer Madness on DVD! http://jayselthofner.com/ca We have questions and comments from listeners Sean from Indiana and Anonymous from Ohio, with special apologies to Staley (not Stanley). Here is the link to the Veterans’ Administration information page on medical marijuana. Upcoming Events: Seattle Hempfest this weekend, National NORML conference in Portland September 9-11, 21st Annual Boston Freedom Ralley on September 18. Dates announced for the...

This week on the Agenda: Pot’s in pain and won’t be with us today :( An update from Jay Selthofner's campaign. We're trying to recruit donors for Jay's campaign. If you're one of the first 10 people to use this link to donate at least $4.20, we'll send you a copy of Reefer Madness on DVD! http://jayselthofner.com/ca Questions and comments from listeners Clay and Stanley! http://UnionLocal13.org and Drug Testing info from Erowid.org Colorado News We promised Colorado news this week, but since Pot is not feeling well we're unfortunately pushing it back another week. Please check back next week for...

Welcome to the friends we met over the weekend for the String Cheese Incident at Horning's Hideout. It was an incredible experience and we're stoked that we were able to spend the weekend with such a wonderful group. On this week's agenda, a slightly shorter version includes: California Update Eureka city council is voting on medical pot ordinance tonight Rocky Mountain High - Colorado News Colo. Pot Shops Face Closure Under Tough New Rules News from the Feds: Department of Veterans Affairs releases official policy on medical marijuana use Prop 19 Raises Thorny Pot Issue, Drug Czar Says Grow Tips...

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 Police Kill Man at California Marijuana Farm National News New National Poll Finds 52% Say Legalize Marijuana Topics barely worth any of our time DARE Attacks Marijuana Legalization While Praising Alcohol Cannabis in sports Michael Beasley signed by Minnesota Timberwolves. Team President says he is maturing and “used too much marijuana in past” Timberwolves team president fined by NBA Oregon - There’s lots going on in the land of green!...

This week on the Agenda: In California Feinstein Supports Campaign To Defeat Legalization About that RAND study, Pete Guither has some thoughtful words Missed this last week: Field study shows Prop 19 polling behind 4% Humboldt pot ordinance in the works Interview w/ Kellie Dodds, President of the 707 Cannabis College Topics barely worth any of our time Synthetic Marijuana Spurs State Bans “Paris Hilton was caug... Ah, who cares...” Oregon - There’s lots going on in the land of green! Measure fails to garner enough signatures Med. marijuana petition qualifies for Oregon ballot Medical marijuana not limited to residents...

On the agenda this week: California Update Study: Marijuana Prices to Crater If Legalized Long Beach council backs marijuana tax measure San Francisco Sets First Pot Brownie, Chronic Milkshake Regulations There's a new Cannabis College in Garberville Topics barely worth any of our time A Scary New Drug Threatens Our Children: Nutmeg (is this accidentally from the Onion?) Dumbest Cop Ever Montana Mayhem! Montana group shuts down cannabis caravans 1000-foot school zone buffer yet another gray area in rules for medical ... Court cases indicate black-market pot being supplied to Montana medical marijuana dispensaries Rocky Mountain High - Colorado News...

This week on the Cannabis Agenda: Welcome new listeners! California Update: LA County dispensary ban, Santa Cruz Grand Jury report, Gov. Candidate Jerry Brown's stance on legalization, new name for California's initative Montana Mayhem: Ban on traveling doctors, Police caught in the middle of medical marijuana deliveries, Discord in the MMJ community From Michigan: Ban on Battle Creek dispensaries, ACLU sues Wal Mart over MMJ firing From Colorado: Cannabis church opening in Colorado Springs Compounds in marijuana may protect brain for alcohol-induced damage Trade cannabis on the stock market Five pounds of donated weed smoked at the G-20 protest (G-420)...

Technical difficulties led to a rough intro and some bad cuts on this episode, but we hope you find the discussion worthwhile: Oregon reclassifies marijuana as Schedule 2 substance Marijuana recommendation is substandard care in Montana Prescription or OTC model for medical marijuana Missouri police chief shows Flex Your Rights video Will cannabis measures pass in Detroit? California to hear SB 1449 to make possession of small amounts a civil infraction Have you tried God's Pussy? and other Medical Cannabis Cup discussion The environmental impacts of growing pot Which state will legalize pot first? The scene in Los Angeles Radley...

We've upgraded our gear adding a few mics and a proper sound board for your listening pleasure. On this episode we discuss the pending Illinois medical marijuana legislation with Dan Linn, Executive Director of the Illinois Cannabis Patients' Association, Sensible Washington's decriminalization initiative, another botched police raid ends widowing an expecting mother, Detroit and Michigan, a Marc Emery update, and a brief discussion of cannabis toxicity.

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In this episode we discuss: Rep. Mark Souder's (R-IN) pleasant surprise for us The spin-doctors at MPP (lol) The pending Illinois medical cannabis legislation Bong Wars in Minnesota and Florida Stoners in Sports California and Colorado news

In this episode we discuss: Marijuana is Safer The Curse of 420 Illinois legislative update Missouri SWAT update Detroit SWAT update Aaron Houston leaves MPP Colorado and California updates Fears related to legalization More tips for effectively advocating for cannabis policy reform

On this episode, Jaime carries the show and we discuss: If marijuana is safer than alcohol, why is society driving people to drink? Medical Marijuana is like "taking meth" Sensible Colorado's legislation More on Illinois' legislation DC passes medical marijuana legislation Montana cannabis clinic firebombed PETA commercial forthcoming Missouri SWAT tragedy

We're doing the show without Pot Green and making it a clip show.