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 kind words. Thanks Josh we look forward to talking to you in the future!
- CM from the Bluegrass state asks about “red eye”. We’ll try to find out and get back to you!
- Scott from Leafly.com writes in with a “But is it Sophisticated” story. We’ll add it to the list!
POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
- Spokane dispensaries “on notice” from the feds [clip]
- Washington lawmaker wastes taxpayers money on pot joke
STONED IN THE SOUTH
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Jeffrey Kennedy trial in Palm Beach, FL (comment) [clip]
HJR 1407 for more info about bill
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS
- Colorado MMJ Patients Denied Because of Probation
- DOH! $50,000 Growbot swiped outside Denver's HT Cannabis Cup
- Fallout From Medical Marijuana Reform, Repeal Felt Around Montana
NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
- Pot growers consume 1% of nation’s electricity supply
- CO. Rep Jared Polis on the federal government’s role in MMJ [clip]
- DC Passes Emergency Rule on Medical Marijuana
MARC EMERY
- From Jodi: Marc desperately needs positive messages. We learned bad news today, that the Conservatives have ended early-release for non-violent (i.e. "marijuana-related) prisoners in Canada, so Marc will serve more time behind bars even when he gets transferred home. He's devastated by this news. PLEASE send a message of love, strength, and support to get him through this.
QUIT CALLING IT “SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA”
TOPICS BARELY WORTH ANY OF OUR TIME
- Plants discovered in empty home near window
- Big bust in Illinois leaves only an infinite amount of cannabis left to be seized
EAST COAST SCOOP
- Delaware Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
- MMJ bill moves forward in Maryland
- New Jersey introduces Corporate Cannabis
BUT IS IT SOPHISTICATED?
MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE
A WALK DOWN THE GREEN CARPET
- Natalie Portman takes a break....makes some pot movies. MovieTrailer is here
ACTIVISM SPOTLIGHT
- A NORML call-to-duty for North Carolina, Vermont, and Connecticut residents.
- Drug War's 40th, 40 miserable, costly, and counter-productive years
FROM THE RESEARCH BIN
- Marijuana allergies are fairly common, study finds
- Cannabis could be used to treat epilepsy, British study says
CLIP FOR END OF SHOW
