The Cannabis Agenda is a weekly marijuana radio show distributed in podcast form, and we hope to become your source for cannabis news and informed discussion. We cover topics from cannabis legalization and medical marijuana to market related information. Our motto is "Hey, it's organic," which basically means that this is a learning and growing experience for us all. We hope you find value in what we are doing!
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?
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Christopher Fichtner on his book: Cannabinomics: The Marijuana Policy Tipping Point [clip]
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!
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Scott Morgan of StopTheDrugWar.org on recent DOJ scare tactics [clip]
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
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Dad Saves Toddler Battling Brain Cancer, With Medical Marijuana
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 high
Drug Czar ready to bail on awful and ill-suited position
CALIFORNIA UPDATE
Lawsuits challenges LA's plan for MMJ dispensary lottery
California dispensary to sue the IRS
California legislature to consider workers rights bill - Take action now!
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS
Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer vetoes mmj repeal bill
Colorado house passes new medical marijuana rules
Thousands of cannabis advocates light up at Boulder 420 smoke-out
INTERNATIONAL INSANITY
Ontario court strikes down anti-cannabis law
Jamaica takes another look at decriminalization
MARC EMERY
Marc gets expected "Denial of Treaty Transfer" from U.S. Dept. of Justice
POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Federal intimidation works on Washington state Governor the letter [pdf]
Guns and Medpot? - When state policies collide
SMOKE BREAK - IT’S ALWAYS 420 SOMEWHERE
STONED IN THE SOUTH
Oklahoma legislature considers life sentence for hash [clip]
Arkansas med-pot initiative signature gathering effort gets underway
For more info, contact ACC at http://arcompassion.org/
Florida welfare drug testing bill advances
MICHIGAN MARIJUANA
MSU extension offers advice on growing medical marijuana
EAST COAST SCOOP
Maine legislator stands up for marijuana legalization official HP1607
Vermont medical marijuana bill meets with strong senate approval
Pot smell not enough for cops says Massachusetts Supreme Court
SOUTHWEST
Arizona medical marijuana program now open for business
MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE
Illinois medpot bill goes forward, with some BIG changes
Illinois House Majority Whip Lou Lang speaks on his House Bill 30 [clip]
A WALK DOWN THE GREEN CARPET
420Magazine singles out favorite celebrity stoners
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Women’s Marijuana Movement with Mason Tvert! [clip]
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
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”
New Zealand takes different approach to synthetic cannabis wannabes
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?
Cutting edge? Sophisticated? Massive? Check it. [clip]
MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE
Illinois HB1258, incentive for police to arrest cannabis users?
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
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Paul Amentano speaks about cannabis
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