The Cannabis Agenda Podcast

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 legislature Montana Senate Bill 423 - Full Text Activist wages direct fight against new Montana med-pot rules CALIFORNIA UPDATE After ten year battle, latest victims go to federal prison Six more dispensaries sue L.A. over so-called "lottery" plan Police probe arson at Santa Cruz County’s Capitola Healing Association [clip and clip] MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE Illinois Supreme Court makes bad ruling that could hurt cannabis users Illinois House may vote on MMJ bill this week Kansas medical marijuana bill a non-starter HAWAII HIGHS Hawaii Senator attacks states medical cannabis laws MICHIGAN MARIJUANA ACLU appeals dismissal of Joseph Casias lawsuit STONED IN THE SOUTH Georgia to begin medical marijuana research trials CLIP FOR END OF SHOW Dad Saves Toddler Battling Brain Cancer, With Medical Marijuana

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 take towards legalizing marijuana in her state. James writes to ask if we’ve heard of Ohio’s 2012 medical marijuana ballot question. Shakedown writes in with more info on the Ohio initiative. He also shares a link to a video about the story of Gary and Sherri Burton of Medina, OH. Alex writes in from the University of Wisconsin - Madison to share the sad news of the death of long time Madison cannabis activist Ben Masel. Patrick sent us a thoughtful email regarding his thoughts on marijuana prohibition. Kirk McNeil, executive director of New Hampshire Compassion got in touch via email as well as Facebook about the situation in his neck of the woods. He says: “The Senate tabled HB442 today.  I think we're going to try and turn their arguments around on them and push for full decrim next session.” EAST COAST SCOOP Delaware becomes 16th medical marijuana state R.I. Congressman faces pot possession charges in Connecticut ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS Medical Marijuana Overhaul Set to Become Law, DPHHS Says They'll Keep Issuing Cards [clip] MCIA group to fight back with powerful Montana lawyer Mother worries son may struggle to find medicine [clip] Jason Christ files lawsuit against Montana DPHHS for failing to renew medical card [clip] POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Washington still stuck in medical marijuana hell [clip] NORML's "radical" Russ Bellville responds to bushbama's policy shift NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT Mike Huckabee on Ron Paul’s suggestion about legalizing drugs [clip] INTERNATIONAL INSANITY Canada - Ottawa appeals medical pot ruling Dutch high court rules five plants is OK Marijuana march draws thousands internationally, not much US support [clip] Terrorists smoke pot, too! SOUTHWEST Arizona bill protects rights of employees using medical marijuana [clip] DEATHS AT THE HANDS OF DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT IN 2011 StopTheDrugWar.org is tracking deaths by drug law enforcement. Here are the 25th, 26th, and 27th. BUT IS IT SOPHISTICATED? Pasco police busts “organized” grow operation [clip] SPECIAL THANKS TO SUPPORTERS OF THE CANNABIS AGENDA Mentions of new donors/supporters MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE Ohio billionaire vows to get MMJ on 2012 ballot Another big time criminal off the street! What a waste of tax [clip] Illinois MMJB bill fails. Fed scheduling and intimidation tactics mentioned STONED IN THE SOUTH                                         Louisiana man sentenced to life in prison after fourth marijuana charge [clip] YOU’VE GOTTA BE KIDDING ME Tomato Grower Wrongly Caught Up In Marijuana Roundup [clip] ACTIVISM SPOTLIGHT Cannabis culture says goodbye to dedicated activist - RIP Ben Massel Pennsylvannians, take action! Oklahoma, ask Governor Fallin to veto ridiculous hash bill! CLIP FOR END OF SHOW Scott Morgan of StopTheDrugWar.org on recent DOJ scare tactics [clip]

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 1017 aims to reduce sentencing guidelines Taxing Medical Marijuana Reaps Benefits in San Jose ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS Coloradans aim for legalization vote in 2012 INTERNATIONAL INSANITY Military police attack pot protesters in Brazil TOPICS BARELY WORTH ANY OF OUR TIME Random pot packages popping up [clip] WOMEN AND WEED Rape opponents push for pot to replace alcohol DEATHS AT THE HANDS OF DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT IN 2011 Marine Survives Two Tours in Iraq, SWAT Kills Him EAST COAST SCOOP Connecticut legislators moving forward with MMJ bill Rhode Island judge rules in favor of gun rights in med-pot case YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME Fear, uncertainty and doubt spread about first east cost dispensary [clip] CANNABIS IN SPORTS Coach Tony Dungy discusses marijuana use in the NFL [clip] SENSI STOCKS MARKET UPDATE (MAYBE PUSH) Tech company uses novel approach to identifying cannabis strains FROM THE RESEARCH BIN Cannabis legalization, are we at a tipping point? CLIP FOR END OF SHOW Christopher Fichtner on his book: Cannabinomics: The Marijuana Policy Tipping Point [clip]

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 it! Erron in Tacoma with a link to the letter that was sent to dispensaries Staley sent clips from Tacoma demonstration Sean sent us in the first listener Bongs and Thongs submission An email from Pat in Wisconsin letter regarding 1961 UN treaty ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS Is anybody in the listening audience capable of volunteering to developing a basic iPhone app for the show? We think it may broaden our reach significantly. We’d like some basic features: push notification for new shows, browse and listen to (stream) shows in the archive, and see recent updates on our Facebook page. There’s no pay in this, but if you have what it takes, let us know! Promo for our special November 2 live election coverage, starting at 8pm PST and going as long as we feel like it. We’ll (hopefully) be taking live callers so tune in and be ready to dial in! CALIFORNIA UPDATE Only one week left until the election! How can you help out? Phone Bank and Canvass! Yes on 19 internal poll data discussion (read from Tom’s email. link to data) External polls show the opposite Drug Czar continues to bash Prop 19 Group of mothers support Prop 19 release video and letter [clip] Link to letter from mothers group Former US Surgeon General Jocelyn Elders supports Prop 19 [clip] Danny Glover and Melissa Etheridge: Vote Yes on Prop 19 [clip] From the Yes on 19 campaign, Ask for ID [clip] Will prop 19 slow down marijuana related violence? LA County Sheriff to continue busting pot even if 19 passes New Report Shows Blatant Disparities in Cannabis Arrests Humboldt County Board of Supervisors support Prop 19 Debate on Prop 19 with Joseph McNamera, parts one and two BBC report on the California marijuana trade [clip] NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT / NEWS FROM THE FEDS Statewide and National Organizations Join Coalition in Support of Prop 19 FEATURE INTERVIEW Scott from Leafly.com explains his site, which provides user-based reviews of cannabis strains. Check it out! NEWS FROM THE EAST MMJ Talks Re-Emerge in Maryland “Elaborate” marijuana manufacturing business found in Franklin Park, PA [clip] SOUTH DAKOTA Initiative Measure 13 Headed For A Vote, Enthusiasm is High POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Dispensaries Under Attack In Tacoma Washington [clip] Tacoma Backs Off Closing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries SENSI STOCKS MARKET UPDATE Marijuana Stocks in High Demand Cannabis Science working on smokefree product? (CFO is Richard Cowan, former Director of NORML) Cannabis Science, Inc. (CBIS), Cannabis Medical Solutions, Inc. (CMSI), Medical Marijuana, Inc. (MJNA) WOMEN AND WEED - Title it BONGS AND THONGS!!!! Our first listener submission came in before we actually even got to preview the segment.  Thanks Sean!!! Girls Gone Weed, Ganja Girls, Girls 4 Ganja, 420 Girls, 420 Party Babes SMOKE BREAK! Spoetnik #2 ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO NEWS CNN piece on the Colorado medical scene [clip] Colorado waives medical marijuana fees for poor TALKING SHOP H2O2 in water for plants? SOUTHWEST The Legal Effects of Arizona's Medical Marijuana Act [clip] MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE Would Somebody PLEASE Educate These Officers?!?! FROM THE RESEARCH BIN Why is it so hard to study marijuana? [clip] NUGGET OF THE DAY Prop 19 for legalization in California Prop 203 for medical marijuana in Arizona Initiated Measure 13 for medical marijuana in South Dakota Measure 74 for regulated dispensaries in Oregon Jay Selthofner for Wisconsin State Assembly District 41 Jim Lewis for Florida Attorney General ALSO A REMINDER This Show Will Get You High airs 10/27 (3:00am), 10/28 (4:30am), and 11/1 (4:00am) on Comedy Central CLIP FOR END OF SHOW Allen St. Pierre vs. Covina Police Chief Kim Raney [clip]

On this episode:   Upcoming SSDP National Conference DEA Raids Colorado medical marijuana patient's home Olympic athletes and marijuana The "tipping" of the Midwest NORML puts together cash for prime time ad on CBS, CBS turns it down Discussion of California market scene Cost of cannabis for medical patients

We lost our introduction... Has anybody seen our missing introduction? We join this episode already in progress, on the subject of the economic impact of marijuana legalization, then continue with: More on the DEA raid in Colorado UK research debunks links between cannabis and schizophrenia. Where's US research into cannabis? Summary of pending legislation and ballot measures in: Alabama, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin

On this episode: Colorado update Why is Obama smoking tobacco rather than herb? LA medical marijuana ordinance Marijuana vs. Alcohol, what gives?

In this episode:   New Hampshire votes to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana Hawaii passes three cannabis reform measures Superbowl approves anti-abortion commercial, denies marijuana ad Ex-prohibitionist does a 180 California market update: trendy marijuana strains Nice Joint! Berkeley Patients' Group

On this episode: Mmm, tasty butane extracts (with out of place background music) Medical marijuana in Oklahoma? Texas? California's Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act - friend or foe?

In this episode, Jaime heads down to the Illinois state capital building to interview some supporters of SB1381 the pending medical cannabis pilot program, including: Dan Linn, Executive Director for the Illinois Cannabis Patients' Association A Patient Interview Brian Brichner, Ph. D, Chairperson, Illinois NORML Andy, Holly, and Jay from Illinois NORML