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](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](http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/24/health/policy/24veterans.html).

Upcoming Events: [Seattle Hempfest](http://hempfest.org) this weekend, [National NORML conference in Portland](http://norml.org) September 9-11, [21st Annual Boston Freedom Ralley](http://bostonfreedomrally.com) on September 18.

[Dates announced for the 707 Cannabis College](http://www.707cannabiscollege.com/schedule.html) in Garberville, CA.

CALIFORNIA UPDATE

* A quick laugh about [Stop19.com](http://stop19.com/stop19/). If you’re behind this site, please come on our show!

* [Dr. Christopher Fitchner on Prop 19](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukj7Jf3Mjtk) (8:30)

* [Judge Jim Gray on Prop 19](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0ILjVwLkao)

* [Cost savings in California prisons](http://www.drugwarrant.com/2010/08/cost-savings-in-california-prisons/)

* [From the Family of Jack Herer: The Hemperor would Support Prop 19](http://blog.norml.org/2010/08/17/from-the-family-of-jack-herer-the-hemperor-would-support-prop-19/)

* [Prop. 19 Continues To Lead In Latest Poll](http://blog.norml.org/2010/08/17/prop-19-continues-to-lead-in-latest-poll/)

* [Biggest Benefit of Legalizing](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpaXb4u67Js) [MJ](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpaXb4u67Js) [is for Mexican Drug Cartels](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpaXb4u67Js)

Grow Tips from Pot Green

[Family of Grandmother Slain in Botched Police Raid Receives $4.9 Million](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogmpp/~3/acQwhMjuU5o/)

[Banks Deny Accounts to Marijuana Dispensary Owners](http://www.talkleft.com/story/2010/8/8/144932/5345)

[Feds Say](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogmpp/~3/VytWS_gR6iY/) [Leonhart](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogmpp/~3/VytWS_gR6iY/) [is ‘Right Choice’ for](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogmpp/~3/VytWS_gR6iY/) [DEA](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogmpp/~3/VytWS_gR6iY/)[, Despite Widespread Calls for Her Withdrawal](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogmpp/~3/VytWS_gR6iY/)

Clip for end of show: [The Marijuana Policy Tipping Point: A conversation with author Christopher](http://beforeitsnews.com/story/137/199/Reason.tv:_The_Marijuana_Policy_Tipping_Point_-_A_conversation_with_author_Christopher_Fichtner,_M.D..html) [Fichtner](http://beforeitsnews.com/story/137/199/Reason.tv:_The_Marijuana_Policy_Tipping_Point_-_A_conversation_with_author_Christopher_Fichtner,_M.D..html)[, MD](http://beforeitsnews.com/story/137/199/Reason.tv:_The_Marijuana_Policy_Tipping_Point_-_A_conversation_with_author_Christopher_Fichtner,_M.D..html)

Apologies for our sound quality this week. We hope to be back to our better setup next week!