I think I may be coming down with a little somethin’-somethin’, so forgive me if my voice isn’t its usual strong manly baritone that makes stoner hearts melt and prohibitionists quiver. Ha! That’s the cough syrup talking; hard drugs make me crazy.
Today I’m breaking out some great interviews from the vault. First you’ll hear Paul Armentano and I discuss the potency study that claims pot is twice as “deadly” today compared to “Woodstock Weed”. Then you’ll get Kevin Booth, the writer/director of “American Drug War” discussing his hard-hitting documentary.
It’s Friday, May 16th and it’s 4:20 somewhere in the world! I’m your host, “Radical” Russ Belville and this is your NORML Daily Audio Stash.
We have another extra-special Stash for you to take into the weekend. First, CelebStoner.com’s Steve Bloom checks in with a report from the MPP Fundraiser in New York City.
Then for our musical break we have a special interview with Suburban Noize Records artist The Dirtball. His new CD, “Crook County”, has dropped this week and we’re going to bring you the new single, “Mushroom Cloud”. Even though The Dirtball’s hometown, Bend, Oregon, out there in Crook County (seriously), is a three-hour drive from NORML West Coast Media HQ, I’m still going to call him my homeboy.
To conclude the podcast we’ve got a special interview with Kevin Booth, the writer/director of the phenomenal drug war documentary, “American Drug War: The Last White Hope”. If you haven’t seen the movie, you need to. It may still be running on Showtime or you can get your copy online, or in your local video store on Tuesday, May 27th.
Finally, don’t forget that every Saturday we’re now posting the NORML Weekend Music Stash, where you can get all of the last ten songs from our daily musical breaks in one podcast, suitable for your weekend party pleasure. If you have a band that would like to be featured on our podcast, please send us an email at stash ‘at’ norml.org.
So sit back and relax with some OG Kush and enjoy your NORML Daily Audio Stash…
Kevin Booth, our guest today on the Stash later this afternoon, is the writer/director of the fantastic documentary, “American Drug War: The Last White Hope” which is airing on Showtime and available through Amazon and in stores on DVD May 27th. Kevin has also posted this excellent video on the recent drug bust of dozens of students at San Diego State University.
Dr. Mitch Earleywine on cannabis and tobacco co-dependence; Del Snavely of Medical Cannabis Assoc. of ND; CA raids and convictions; music by Blue Line Highway.
SSDP's Kris Krane on HEA Aid Penalty; Pt 3 with Wendy Chapkis, Richard Webb, Valerie Corral on "Dying to Get High"; DEA + Blackwater?; music by Don Nix.
Members Of Congress Demand An End To Federal Pot Possession Arrests; National MS Society Makes Recommendations Regarding Therapeutic Use Of Cannabis; The Tragic Death Of Rachel Hoffman -- And The Tragedy That Is Pot Prohibition; Interview with Rep. Barney Frank.
Pot Compound Enhances Efficacy Of Anti-Cancer Agents, Study Says; California: Nonviolent Offender Rehabilitation Act Qualifies For November Ballot; New Orleans: District Attorney Charging Minor Pot Offenders With Felonies; Kelly Maddy on Joplin MO Decrim Effort.
Marijuana Extracts Provide Superior Pain Relief Compared To Plant's Isolated Compounds; Case Study: Inhaled Cannabis Improves Symptoms Of ADHD; ONDCP Insider: Drug Czar's Office Is "Flying Blind"; Austrian Parliament Approves Medical Marijuana Use.
John Wesley Hall, president-elect of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, describes the case precendent in roadside traffic stops and search and seizure.
Seattle, Washington attorney Doug Hiatt explains the latest medical use issues in Washington State, including denial of transplant organs for medmj patients.
