Podcasts about marijuana tax act

From Exodus to Easter: The Lost Plant Medicine of the Bible In this episode of the Roots to Riches podcast, we delve into the fascinating topic of Kaneh Bosm, a term found in Exodus 30:22-25, which many scholars, including Hebrew etymologist Sula Benet, believe refers to cannabis. I, Justin Benton, your host, explore the historical and linguistic evidence suggesting that cannabis was a key ingredient in the holy anointing oil used by Moses and Jesus.We discuss how the mistranslation of Kaneh Bosm to "calamus" in the Greek Septuagint has obscured this truth for centuries. This episode is particularly timely as it coincides with Easter, a period of resurrection and rediscovery. We reflect on how Jesus, the anointed one, used this sacred oil in his healing ministry, emphasizing the holistic and earthy practices of the early church.I also touch on the modern wellness and plant medicine movement, advocating for a return to natural healing methods that align with ancient wisdom. Our mission is to reach a billion people by 2025, promoting both natural and spiritual healing.Throughout the episode, I encourage listeners to question traditional narratives, seek the truth, and consider the profound implications of rediscovering Kaneh Bosm. We conclude with a call to action, inviting listeners to share this knowledge and join us in our mission to heal the world. Ask this Episode anything! Timestamps00:00:08 - Introduction to CannabossumDiscussion on the Hebrew origins of the word Cannabossum and its connection to cannabis.00:00:52 - Welcome to Roots to RichesIntroduction to the podcast and its focus on natural healing and success.00:01:14 - Easter and Listener FeedbackReflection on Easter, Good Friday, and listener comments about Cannabossum.00:02:30 - Cannabossum and Its MistranslationExplanation of how Cannabossum was mistranslated in the Bible and its implications.00:03:34 - Time Travel and Historical CuriosityA light-hearted discussion about time travel and the desire to witness Jesus's ministry.00:04:17 - Jesus and the Holy Anointing OilDetails on Jesus's use of the holy anointing oil and its significance.00:05:46 - Cannabis in Modern AmericaOverview of the negative perception of cannabis in America and its historical context.00:07:17 - The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937Discussion on the impact of the Marijuana Tax Act on cannabis and hemp.00:08:17 - The Sacred Ingredient in Anointing OilExploration of the sacred ingredient in the anointing oil and its biblical references.00:09:01 - Prayer and Introduction to the EpisodeA prayer and introduction to the episode's focus on Cannabossum and divine healing.00:10:05 - Jesus's Healing MinistryDiscussion on Jesus's use of anointing oil in his healing ministry.00:11:00 - Easter and ResurrectionReflection on the significance of Easter and the resurrection of lost truths.00:12:08 - Modern Wellness and Plant MedicineConnection between modern wellness movements and ancient plant-based medicine.00:13:00 - The Mission to HealThe podcast's mission to reach a billion people by 2025 and promote natural healing.00:15:01 - The Return of CannabossumDiscussion on reclaiming the use of Cannabossum and its importance.00:16:26 - Closing Remarks and Call to ActionClosing remarks, call to action for listeners, and the signature "heal the world" chant. Thank you for tuning in to the Miracle Plant Podcast. Remember, our mission is to heal the world with the power of this miracle plant. Join us next time for more inspiring stories and insights into the world of cannabis. Produced by PodConx 101cbd - https://101cbd.org/Email Justin Benton - jbenton@101cbd.orgGet a free consultation - askjanet.orgKaneh Bosm Connection - https://youtube.com/@kanehbosmconnection

The Accelerators (Drs. Matt Spraker and Simul Parikh) host Dr. Donald Abrams, MD, Medical and Integrative Oncologist at the UCSF Oscher Center for Integrative Health. Donald offers a comprehensive review of a very poorly understood topic! We review the history of cannabis regulation in the US and globally, different delivery forms, and Donald's observations throughout his oncology practice. We additionally discuss indications for use in cancer care; is smoking cannabis safer than taking sugary edibles?Of course, we discuss cannabis misinformation. Right now Donald offers the best discussion of this topic that we have seen.We close the episode with a dicussion of CBD, the future, and a bit on studies of psychedelic therapies and melatonin. Don't miss the ASCO Cannabis and Cannabinoids guideline. Here are some other things we discussed during the show:The Marijuana Tax Act and AMA oppositionThe Controlled Substences ActFederal Marijuana Compassionate Use ProgramBraun et al., JCO, National Survey of Medical Oncologists PerceptionsNASEM report on The Health Effects of CannabisTashkin, Annals ATS, Effects of marijana smoking on the lungNabiximolsWaissengren et al, TAMO, Effect of cannabis on oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathyOverview of cannabis for peripheral neuropathy (Cleveland Clinic)Munson et al, JNCI, Antineoplastic Activity of CannabinoidsGuzmán et al., Br J Cancer, Pilot study of CBD for recurrent GBMTwelves et al., Br J Cancer, Phase 1b study of CBD for recurrent GBMBook Rec: The First Cell, Azra RazaPiper et al, Cancers, Regarding cannabinoids and immunotherapyThe Accelerators Podcast is a Photon Media production. 

"From Reefer Madness to Healing: The Untold Story of Cannabis"Justin Benton reconnects with Christopher Rausch on the Raw & Unscripted w/Christopher Rausch podcast.  They talk about the evolution and importance of documenting personal journeys, especially in today's digital age where AI can assist in transforming digital content into written memoirs or books.The conversation transitions to cannabis, highlighting its historical and medicinal significance. Justin recounts his initial encounters with cannabis during his high school and college years, noting both positive and negative experiences. His perspective on cannabis changed dramatically after his son was diagnosed with a severe neurological condition. Research revealed that CBD from cannabis could potentially help children with seizures, which led him to explore its therapeutic uses for his son.Justin dives into the history of cannabis, tracing its medicinal use back thousands of years. He explains the detrimental impact of the 1936 "Reefer Madness" propaganda and subsequent 1937 Marijuana Tax Act, which criminalized cannabis and disrupted its medical use in the United States. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-with-cannabis-justin-benton-raw-unscripted-w/id1460758438?i=1000528779024 Thank you for tuning in to the Miracle Plant Podcast. Remember, our mission is to heal the world with the power of this miracle plant. Join us next time for more inspiring stories and insights into the world of cannabis. Produced by PodConx 101cbd - https://101cbd.org/Email Justin Benton - jbenton@101cbd.orgGet a free consultation - askjanet.org

Summary: In this episode of Mitten Marijuana, Joe and Chloe take listeners on a journey through the rich history and evolution of cannabis culture. From its ancient medicinal uses in China and spiritual significance in India to its industrial applications in Europe and the modern legalization movement, discover how cannabis has shaped and been shaped by various cultures throughout history. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to the scene, this episode offers valuable insights into the cultural significance of cannabis.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to the episode and topic: History and Evolution of Cannabis Culture00:25 - Ancient China: Earliest recorded use and medicinal purposes01:00 - Cannabis in India: Religious rituals and preparation of Bhang01:56 - Middle Ages: Spread to the Middle East and Europe, psychoactive use in Islamic world02:52 - Industrial use in Europe: Hemp for ropes, sails, and clothing03:54 - 20th Century: Changes in the United States, inclusion in medicinal products04:20 - Marijuana Tax Act of 1937: Criminalization and racial prejudices04:59 - 1960s Counterculture: Cannabis as a symbol of rebellion and freedom06:17 - 1990s and 2000s: Beginning of the modern legalization movement08:14 - Modern cannabis culture: Education, responsible use, and innovation09:09 - Conclusion and call to actionLinks:Linktree: Our LinktreePatreon: Join our PatreonYouTube: Watch our videos on YouTubeSocial Media: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterDon't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review.Follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content.Check out our Patreon for behind-the-scenes content and special perks.Join us next week for another exciting topic in the world of cannabis!Episode Highlights:Joe and Chloe explore the rich history of cannabis, from ancient China and India to the Middle Ages and modern-day legalization.Discover how cannabis was used medicinally and spiritually in ancient cultures.Learn about the impact of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 and the counterculture movement of the 1960s.Understand the significance of the modern legalization movement and the diverse cannabis culture of today.Engage with the hosts as they provide insights and personal reflections on the evolution of cannabis culture.

In this eye-opening episode of the Kaya Cast Podcast, we're joined by Tommy Truong from KayaPush to unravel the complex tapestry of cannabis history and its controversial placement in Schedule One of controlled substances. Tommy takes us back to the early 1900s, explaining how the rise of hemp as a robust alternative to paper played a crucial role in its demonization. We delve into the influential actions of media mogul William Randolph Hearst and the first commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, Harry Anslinger, whose combined efforts with misleading journalism and political power dramatically shaped public perception and policy.Prepare to be transported through the decades, from the propaganda-laden era of "Reefer Madness" to the landmark 1937 Marijuana Tax Act, all the way to the pivotal legal transformations in the 1990s and beyond. As states began to challenge federal rulings, the journey culminates with the recent DEA recommendation in May 2024 to reclassify cannabis, potentially changing the game for businesses and researchers alike.Tommy also shares his insights on the implications of these legislative shifts for dispensary owners, and what the future may hold as we approach the possibility of declassification. Whether you're a seasoned cannabis entrepreneur or new to the industry, this episode is packed with historical insights and expert analyses that will enhance your understanding of the legal landscapes and opportunities in cannabis business today.Don't miss this deep dive into the storied past and evolving future of cannabis. Tune into the Kaya Cast Podcast for a blend of history, business strategy, and forward-looking perspectives. Subscribe now to ensure you never miss an episode!Find out more about KayaPush at:https://www.kayapush.com/#kayacastpodcast #kayapush #cannabisindustry #history

"From Suppression to Revelation: The Journey of Cannabis Advocacy"Justin Benton discusses various topics related to the potential benefits of cannabis, particularly CBD and CBDA, in treating various health conditions. He highlights historical events such as the passage of the Marijuana Tax Act in 1937 and the suppression of research on the medicinal properties of cannabis. Justin emphasizes the need for conversations and education surrounding the use of cannabis as a medicinal plant and calls for support in reaching a goal of reaching a billion people with information about its benefits by 2025. Throughout the episode, he shares personal anecdotes, discusses the intersection of cannabis with spirituality and holistic healing, and encourages listeners to spread awareness about the potential of the "miracle plant." He also touches upon his partnership with Russell Brunson on the "Secrets of Success" venture and upcoming projects related to personal development and cannabis advocacy. Thank you for tuning in to the Miracle Plant Podcast. Remember, our mission is to heal the world with the power of this miracle plant. Join us next time for more inspiring stories and insights into the world of cannabis. Produced by PodConx 101cbd - https://101cbd.org/Email Justin Benton - jbenton@101cbd.orgGet a free consultation - askjanet.org

In this second part of our history series, we'd like to take a step back and review some of the evolutionary aspects of cannabis beginning with the early taxation.In this second part of our history series, we'd like to take a step back and review some of the evolutionary aspects of cannabis beginning with the early taxation.We'll talk about William Randolph Hearst and the Marijuana Tax Act, the influence of Harry Anslinger, and of course, the cinematic classic known as "Reefer Madness."

In this second part of our history series, we'd like to take a step back and review some of the evolutionary aspects of cannabis beginning with the early taxation.We'll talk about William Randolph Hearst and the Marijuana Tax Act, the influence of Harry Anslinger, and of course, the cinematic classic known as "Reefer Madness."

In this second part of our history series, we'd like to take a step back and review some of the evolutionary aspects of cannabis beginning with the early taxation.We'll talk about William Randolph Hearst and the Marijuana Tax Act, the influence of Harry Anslinger, and of course, the cinematic classic known as "Reefer Madness."

I thoroughly enjoyed having Ruth Fisher, Ph.D., Cannabis researcher, and analyst, Co-Founder of Cann Dynamics, as well as the author of The Medical Cannabis Primer, on TSC Talks! I heard about Ruth’s book from another recent guest, Nikki Lawley and promptly ordered it, and reached out to Ruth for an interview. It’s a phenomenal resource, one that I have on my desk and refer to frequently. Before I launch into the episode notes, here’s a great description of the book written by Dan Larkin, that I found helpful: “Getting clear, concise, and easy to understand information about cannabis is tough. There are lots of resources, but which ones can you trust? How can you be sure the information isn’t biased? How are you supposed to even understand all the terminology and science? Is it even legal? All of this becomes doubly important if you’re researching medical cannabis as an alternative to conventional treatments or pharmaceuticals. You or someone you love may have recently been diagnosed with cancer, epilepsy, autism, MS, or PTSD. You may have been dealing with chronic pain. Whatever your personal reason, you deserve access to clear, concise information about medical cannabis….That’s where “The Medical Cannabis Primer” by Ruth D. Fisher, Ph.D. and edited & designed by her brother, A. Arthur Fisher, comes in. They’ve assembled a comprehensive, easy to read compendium of cannabis knowledge that’s full of unbiased information and easy to understand charts, graphs, and images.” Ruth shares that it was through the process of helping her brother, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, find adequate treatment, that she ended up researching cannabis. Raised by a father who was a private practice physician, a successful children's eye doctor, and Ruth’s idol, she speaks of his influence, “My dad was also an iconoclast, he didn't take things at face value, just because people said so. He did research in his area of medicine, and he questioned authority. And he encouraged us to do so. He would send us stuff to read a lot. And he would send an article and say, “read this article.!”, I'm like, “Dad, just tell me what it says.” He says, “No, I want you to read it yourself”. And that was always a pain. But at some point, I realized he didn't want to bias, the presentation of the information his view and his perspective. He wanted us to read it for ourselves and develop our own perspective or interpretation on what we thought of it. I always thought that was very interesting. It took me a long time to appreciate that” Another formative factor Ruth mentions as shaping her life view was graduate school. “ I'm an economist. In economics, you learn that everything is supply and demand. So, you learn how you know all markets are shaped by the forces of supply and demand and you kind of understand things in those terms…. What's really interesting, and it was finally drummed into me that it doesn't matter what the results are. If your data and methodology aren't valid, they're not found, then the results don't matter. They're meaningless. That was really, really important in forming my attitudes about reading research and trying to evaluate whether or not I should consider them to be valid, based on the methodology and the data used. And it really, really impressed upon me the importance of good methodology in order to provide valid results.” Here are a few quotes from the transcript of our interview highlighting Ruth’s entry into the cannabis industry and her realization that educating herself was necessary, “So I got into cannabis about four or five years ago. My brother started having health problems. And it turns out he was eventually diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. And MS manifests itself differently in different people and the manifestation he gets is pain, a lot of neuropathic pain from different sources. And he was on a lot of different drugs trying to control or manage the pain and they all have really, really ugly side effects. And while they were helping some they weren't really doing enough. And my brother’s neurologist said, you know, maybe you could use benefit from cannabis" "So, I will say that, yes, I had also smoked cannabis or pot in college and decided to, you know, wasn't my thing. And I knew that it was out there in the medical world, but really didn't pay any attention to it. I come in now, and the situation is, my brother has a lot of pain. He has chronic pain. And all I know is I want to do anything I can to help him minimize his pain. And so, I go into cannabis and my job as I saw it was to go in and figure out if cannabis was for real, and if so help him figure out what would help him. And so my goal here was to cut through all the BS and I didn't care what anyone had to say whether they were pro or anti, all I cared about was finding something that would help reduce my brother's pain. So, I drew upon all my past experiences in approaching things and I started reading…th first question was, well, what is cannabis and how does it work on the body? And I started reading about that and wow, kind of overwhelming.” Ruth explains the challenges to finding well-rounded information and unbiased research on cannabis for multiple reasons and goes into detail on why this is so. Here’s one quote elaborating on this issue. “In 1937 with the Marijuana Tax Act, the funds for research essentially dried up, not fully -there was a trickle of funding, but they largely dried up, except for NIDA. And so, you had this, and then in 1970, with the Controlled Substances Act when cannabis was officially categorized as a schedule one drug, all of a sudden, there's this one department within the National Institute of Health that had all this money to study the bad effects of cannabis. If you want to study the good effects, then it's really hard to get funding and it's really onerous. There's a lot of restrictions, you have to file with the DEA and get permission from them. You have to go through all these hoops with the government. It's really difficult and it's really stigmatized. You know, it could hurt your career if you do this” She summarizes the state of research, “when people in the healthcare industry say there's no evidence that cannabis has been shown to be safe and effective, what they mean is no studies period, they mean no large scale clinical trials. And a large scale clinical trial is very expensive. And it's generally done by someone who's seeking FDA approval for a pharmaceutical. There are certain cannabis pharmaceuticals out there. And they've gone through a number of clinical trials. But again, those are isolates. And people who are doing the whole plant medicine and who are finding really amazing results. They don't have the money to fund large scale clinical trials. And I'm not trying, I'm not trying to make an excuse. I'm trying to explain why that evidence doesn't exist.” This episode is rich with information and I personally learned a ton through the process of preparing for and interviewing Ruth and then reading her book. I’ll leave you with a final quote but please take the time to listen to this thorough, fascinating and very personal discussion providing not only information on medical cannabis such as dosing, forms of use, whole plant, but the many factors that have influenced healthcare opposition, recent advances, risks and more. “The big problem I had is the people who are close to it, and who have patients who are afraid to tell them that they're using cannabis because now you're missing all the interactions. And now you're going to have people using it with zero oversight from their doctors, and you're going to cause all sorts of problems. So, I think the first step is for the doctors to start learning from the patients and just being open to it. I know that my brother had a neurologist, and very early on, he had some really, really bad symptoms. And very early on, he was going through things and he got to the point many times where he's like, I am willing to try anything to address this problem. And at one point, you know, he got to diet, and he put himself on a very limited diet. And lo and behold, that solved a lot of his problem. And he went to one of his neurologists, his neurologist who's making different recommendations. And my brother said, Well, you know, I changed my diet, and that has really helped. And the neurologist said, Yeah, you know, I've heard that from other patients, but I really know nothing about nutrition, so I can't really comment on that. And Eddie, that doctor did end up becoming informed on nutrition and actually now incorporates that into his programs.” Here are Ruth’s links: Order: https://www.amazon.com/Medical-Cannabis-Primer-Ushering-Marijuana/dp/1885176023 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rfisher/ https://medicalcannabisprimer.com/ https://www.quantaa.com/ https://canndynamics.com/ https://incolor.net/news https://www.cedfoundation.com/2019/06/07/ruth-fishers-cannabis-primer-book/ https://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2020/01/30/444355-canndynamics-co-founder-educate-engage-cannabis-the-blockchain.htm https://www.independent.com/2020/01/06/the-medical-cannabis-primer-cuts-through-the-crap/

I thoroughly enjoyed having Ruth Fisher, Ph.D., Cannabis researcher, and analyst, Co-Founder of Cann Dynamics, as well as the author of The Medical Cannabis Primer, on TSC Talks! I heard about Ruth’s book from another recent guest, Nikki Lawley and promptly ordered it, and reached out to Ruth for an interview. It’s a phenomenal resource, one that I have on my desk and refer to frequently. Before I launch into the episode notes, here’s a great description of the book written by Dan Larkin, that I found helpful: “Getting clear, concise, and easy to understand information about cannabis is tough. There are lots of resources, but which ones can you trust? How can you be sure the information isn’t biased? How are you supposed to even understand all the terminology and science? Is it even legal?All of this becomes doubly important if you’re researching medical cannabis as an alternative to conventional treatments or pharmaceuticals. You or someone you love may have recently been diagnosed with cancer, epilepsy, autism, MS, or PTSD. You may have been dealing with chronic pain. Whatever your personal reason, you deserve access to clear, concise information about medical cannabis….That’s where “The Medical Cannabis Primer” by Ruth D. Fisher, Ph.D. and edited & designed by her brother, A. Arthur Fisher, comes in. They’ve assembled a comprehensive, easy to read compendium of cannabis knowledge that’s full of unbiased information and easy to understand charts, graphs, and images.”Ruth shares that it was through the process of helping her brother, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, find adequate treatment, that she ended up researching cannabis. Raised by a father who was a private practice physician, a successful children's eye doctor, and Ruth’s idol, she speaks of his influence, “My dad was also an iconoclast, he didn't take things at face value, just because people said so. He did research in his area of medicine, and he questioned authority. And he encouraged us to do so. He would send us stuff to read a lot. And he would send an article and say, “read this article.!”, I'm like, “Dad, just tell me what it says.” He says, “No, I want you to read it yourself”. And that was always a pain. But at some point, I realized he didn't want to bias, the presentation of the information his view and his perspective. He wanted us to read it for ourselves and develop our own perspective or interpretation on what we thought of it. I always thought that was very interesting. It took me a long time to appreciate that”Another formative factor Ruth mentions as shaping her life view was graduate school. “ I'm an economist. In economics, you learn that everything is supply and demand. So, you learn how you know all markets are shaped by the forces of supply and demand and you kind of understand things in those terms…. What's really interesting, and it was finally drummed into me that it doesn't matter what the results are. If your data and methodology aren't valid, they're not found, then the results don't matter. They're meaningless. That was really, really important in forming my attitudes about reading research and trying to evaluate whether or not I should consider them to be valid, based on the methodology and the data used. And it really, really impressed upon me the importance of good methodology in order to provide valid results.”Here are a few quotes from the transcript of our interview highlighting Ruth’s entry into the cannabis industry and her realization that educating herself was necessary, “So I got into cannabis about four or five years ago. My brother started having health problems. And it turns out he was eventually diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. And MS manifests itself differently in different people and the manifestation he gets is pain, a lot of neuropathic pain from different sources. And he was on a lot of different drugs trying to control or manage the pain and they all have really, really ugly side effects. And while they were helping some they weren't really doing enough. And my brother’s neurologist said, you know, maybe you could use benefit from cannabis""So, I will say that, yes, I had also smoked cannabis or pot in college and decided to, you know, wasn't my thing. And I knew that it was out there in the medical world, but really didn't pay any attention to it. I come in now, and the situation is, my brother has a lot of pain. He has chronic pain. And all I know is I want to do anything I can to help him minimize his pain. And so, I go into cannabis and my job as I saw it was to go in and figure out if cannabis was for real, and if so help him figure out what would help him. And so my goal here was to cut through all the BS and I didn't care what anyone had to say whether they were pro or anti, all I cared about was finding something that would help reduce my brother's pain. So, I drew upon all my past experiences in approaching things and I started reading…th first question was, well, what is cannabis and how does it work on the body? And I started reading about that and wow, kind of overwhelming.”Ruth explains the challenges to finding well-rounded information and unbiased research on cannabis for multiple reasons and goes into detail on why this is so. Here’s one quote elaborating on this issue.“In 1937 with the Marijuana Tax Act, the funds for research essentially dried up, not fully -there was a trickle of funding, but they largely dried up, except for NIDA. And so, you had this, and then in 1970, with the Controlled Substances Act when cannabis was officially categorized as a schedule one drug, all of a sudden, there's this one department within the National Institute of Health that had all this money to study the bad effects of cannabis. If you want to study the good effects, then it's really hard to get funding and it's really onerous. There's a lot of restrictions, you have to file with the DEA and get permission from them. You have to go through all these hoops with the government. It's really difficult and it's really stigmatized. You know, it could hurt your career if you do this”She summarizes the state of research, “when people in the healthcare industry say there's no evidence that cannabis has been shown to be safe and effective, what they mean is no studies period, they mean no large scale clinical trials. And a large scale clinical trial is very expensive. And it's generally done by someone who's seeking FDA approval for a pharmaceutical. There are certain cannabis pharmaceuticals out there. And they've gone through a number of clinical trials. But again, those are isolates. And people who are doing the whole plant medicine and who are finding really amazing results. They don't have the money to fund large scale clinical trials. And I'm not trying, I'm not trying to make an excuse. I'm trying to explain why that evidence doesn't exist.”This episode is rich with information and I personally learned a ton through the process of preparing for and interviewing Ruth and then reading her book. I’ll leave you with a final quote but please take the time to listen to this thorough, fascinating and very personal discussion providing not only information on medical cannabis such as dosing, forms of use, whole plant, but the many factors that have influenced healthcare opposition, recent advances, risks and more.“The big problem I had is the people who are close to it, and who have patients who are afraid to tell them that they're using cannabis because now you're missing all the interactions. And now you're going to have people using it with zero oversight from their doctors, and you're going to cause all sorts of problems. So, I think the first step is for the doctors to start learning from the patients and just being open to it. I know that my brother had a neurologist, and very early on, he had some really, really bad symptoms. And very early on, he was going through things and he got to the point many times where he's like, I am willing to try anything to address this problem. And at one point, you know, he got to diet, and he put himself on a very limited diet. And lo and behold, that solved a lot of his problem. And he went to one of his neurologists, his neurologist who's making different recommendations. And my brother said, Well, you know, I changed my diet, and that has really helped. And the neurologist said, Yeah, you know, I've heard that from other patients, but I really know nothing about nutrition, so I can't really comment on that. And Eddie, that doctor did end up becoming informed on nutrition and actually now incorporates that into his programs.” Here are Ruth’s links:Order: https://www.amazon.com/Medical-Cannabis-Primer-Ushering-Marijuana/dp/1885176023https://www.linkedin.com/in/rfisher/https://medicalcannabisprimer.com/ https://www.quantaa.com/ https://canndynamics.com/ https://incolor.net/news https://www.cedfoundation.com/2019/06/07/ruth-fishers-cannabis-primer-book/ https://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2020/01/30/444355-canndynamics-co-founder-educate-engage-cannabis-the-blockchain.htm https://www.independent.com/2020/01/06/the-medical-cannabis-primer-cuts-through-the-crap/

The 1930s melodrama “Reefer Madness” is like the gift that keeps giving. Join Freedom-Love and Eli G, as they walk you through an analysis of the Film; discuss how “Reefer Madness” helped catalyze the Marijuana Tax Act (1937) and embolden the "War on Drugs" in the 1970s to present day. Sit back, roll up and take a deep dive w/BlueDream Radio Original Music By: Lauriana Mae- Love The City and Damian Jr. Gong Marley- Medication References: Analysis of Reefer Madness: https://vocal.media/potent/analysis-of-reefer-madness The Forgotten History of Hemp Cultivation in America: https://www.farmcollector.com/farm-life/strategic-fibers Actress Recalls Days of ‘Reefer Madness: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-02-12-vw-2760-story.html%3f_amp=true The Best New Line Cinema Movies List: https://m.ranker.com/list/new-line-cinema-films-and-movies/reference The Night Prohibition Ended: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/news/the-night-prohibition-ended Great Depression History: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/topics/great-depression/great-depression-history WWII: https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluedreamradio/support

The 1930s melodrama “Reefer Madness” is like the gift that keeps giving. Join Freedom-Love and Eli G, as they walk you through an analysis of the Film; discuss how “Reefer Madness” helped catalyze the Marijuana Tax Act (1937) and embolden the "War on Drugs" in the 1970s to present day.  Sit back, roll up and take a deep dive w/BlueDream Radio  Original Music By: Lauriana Mae- Love The City and Damian Jr. Gong Marley- Medication  References: Analysis of Reefer Madness: https://vocal.media/potent/analysis-of-reefer-madness The Forgotten History of Hemp Cultivation in America: https://www.farmcollector.com/farm-life/strategic-fibers Actress Recalls Days of ‘Reefer Madness: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-02-12-vw-2760-story.html%3f_amp=true The Best New Line Cinema Movies List: https://m.ranker.com/list/new-line-cinema-films-and-movies/reference The Night Prohibition Ended: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/news/the-night-prohibition-ended Great Depression History: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/topics/great-depression/great-depression-history WWII: https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii

Replay of Segmet 1 The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Radio Show from 8-17-19 Heard on 860AM WNOV & W293cx 106.5FM Milwaukee, WI Saturday mornings 9-10AM CST Heard on WAAM 1600 AM Ann Arbor, MI Sundays 7-8AM est Heard on WWDB 860 AM Philadelphia, PA Sundays 7-8AM est Heard on KMET 1490 AM Tuesdays 9 - 10 AM pst Banning, CA listen here during show hours for your station: WNOV https://tinyurl.com/y8lwd922 WWDB: https://wwdbam.com/ WAAM https://tinyurl.com/p68cvft KMET https://www.kmet1490am.com/ Check out https://thewisconsinvegetablegardener.com/ In segment 1 Joey and Holly talk about facts about the plant hemp you may not know. Facts about the hemp plant Hemp is not marijuana • Hemp is thought to be the first domestically-cultivated plant, with evidence of hemp fabric dating to 8,000 years ago found in Turkey (former-day Mesopotamia). Other evidence suggests cultivation further back by two or more thousands of years. • Hemp products are now legal in the United States, although ingredients or end products are currently imported from other countries – particularly Canada. • Hemp was not always treated as the same as marijuana by the U.S. government. • Benjamin Franklin used hemp in his paper mill – one of the country’s first – and the first two copies of the Declaration of Independence were supposedly written on hemp paper. • In parts of the Americas, hemp was legal tender and could be used to pay taxes. • Hemp paper is stronger than wood-based paper, and can withstand more folding. In general, hemp has strongest natural fiber of any source. • Hemp paper hundreds of years old (found in museums) has not yellowed, and is thus a high quality paper of archival quality. • Marijuana plants cannot be hidden amongst hemp plants. The former grows wide and less tall (5-10 feet), whereas the latter is grown more densely and taller (10-15 feet), to produce maximum stalk fiber lengths. • Hemp can grow nearly anywhere in the world, in many types of soil — even in short growing seasons or in dry regions — and helps purify soil as well as kills some types of weeds • Hemp can grow without pesticides. The crop is also kills some weeds, purifies soil, and is suitable for rotation use, due not only to its short harvest cycle (120 days). • Hemp is a high-yield crop. One acre of hemp produces twice as much oil as one acre of peanuts, and nearly four times as much fiber pulp (for paper) as an acre of trees. • Hemp paper is naturally acid-free and does not yellow as quickly as tree pulp-based paper. • Hemp has the strongest (and longest) plant fiber in the world, resistant to rot and abrasion, and was in long use before DuPont patented nylon in 1937. It was used for ship rigging, military uniforms, parachute webbing, baggage and more. • Because of its strength, hemp fiber can be used for composite materials that could be used to make anything from skateboard decks to car and stealth fighter bodies. • A hemp composite material (with limestone and water) forms a type of concrete (hempcrete) that can be used for home building, at 1/9th the weight. It also acts as insulation and repels some vermin. • Levi jeans were originally made from hemp sailcloth (and rivets), for goldminers in California, who would fill their pockets with gold. • By the 1800s, the state of Kentucky produced about half of the industrial hemp in the U.S. The first hemp crop there was planted in Boyle County in 1775. • Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, created a plastic car in 1941 which ran on hemp and other plant-based fuels, and whose fenders were made of hemp and other materials. Ford had a plan to “grow automobiles from the soil.” (Note: a company in France is experimenting with a similar vehicle in current day.) • Despite the active Marijuana Tax Act and the official federal government stance on hemp and marijuana, the U.S. Army and the Dept of Agriculture jointly produced a 1942 film, “Hemp for Victory,” encouraging farmers to grow hemp for the country’s effort in World War II — particularly for textiles and rope, imports of which had been cut off by war. Over 100,000 acres of hemp was growing in the U.S., but all related permits were canceled when WW II ended. Check out the following sponsors that make the radio show possible: Thank you Power Planter of www.powerplanter.com IV Organics of www.ivorganics.com Dr. Earth of www.drearth.com organic Root maker of www.rootmaker.com Flame Engineering Inc. of www.flameengineering.com Use coupon code WVG19 to get free shipping. 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Replay of The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Radio Show from 8-17-19 Heard on 860AM WNOV & W293cx 106.5FM Milwaukee, WI Saturday mornings 9-10AM CST Heard on WAAM 1600 AM Ann Arbor, MI Sundays 7-8AM est Heard on WWDB 860 AM Philadelphia, PA Sundays 7-8AM est Heard on KMET 1490 AM Tuesdays 9 - 10 AM pst Banning, CA listen here during show hours for your station: WNOV https://tinyurl.com/y8lwd922 WWDB: https://wwdbam.com/ WAAM https://tinyurl.com/p68cvft KMET https://www.kmet1490am.com/ Check out https://thewisconsinvegetablegardener.com/ VOTE FOR OUR PODCAST The Wisconsin vegetable gardener podcast was nominated for 3 yes 3 awards And you get to decided who wins Please vote for our podcast. Thank you Best Business podcast Best food podcast Best of the year podcast From the Wisconsin Podcast Association https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VDFJZ8K In segment 1 Joey and Holly talk about facts about the plant hemp you may not know. Facts about the hemp plant Hemp is not marijuana • Hemp is thought to be the first domestically-cultivated plant, with evidence of hemp fabric dating to 8,000 years ago found in Turkey (former-day Mesopotamia). Other evidence suggests cultivation further back by two or more thousands of years. • Hemp products are now legal in the United States, although ingredients or end products are currently imported from other countries – particularly Canada. • Hemp was not always treated as the same as marijuana by the U.S. government. • Benjamin Franklin used hemp in his paper mill – one of the country’s first – and the first two copies of the Declaration of Independence were supposedly written on hemp paper. • In parts of the Americas, hemp was legal tender and could be used to pay taxes. • Hemp paper is stronger than wood-based paper, and can withstand more folding. In general, hemp has strongest natural fiber of any source. • Hemp paper hundreds of years old (found in museums) has not yellowed, and is thus a high quality paper of archival quality. • Marijuana plants cannot be hidden amongst hemp plants. The former grows wide and less tall (5-10 feet), whereas the latter is grown more densely and taller (10-15 feet), to produce maximum stalk fiber lengths. • Hemp can grow nearly anywhere in the world, in many types of soil — even in short growing seasons or in dry regions — and helps purify soil as well as kills some types of weeds • Hemp can grow without pesticides. The crop is also kills some weeds, purifies soil, and is suitable for rotation use, due not only to its short harvest cycle (120 days). • Hemp is a high-yield crop. One acre of hemp produces twice as much oil as one acre of peanuts, and nearly four times as much fiber pulp (for paper) as an acre of trees. • Hemp paper is naturally acid-free and does not yellow as quickly as tree pulp-based paper. • Hemp has the strongest (and longest) plant fiber in the world, resistant to rot and abrasion, and was in long use before DuPont patented nylon in 1937. It was used for ship rigging, military uniforms, parachute webbing, baggage and more. • Because of its strength, hemp fiber can be used for composite materials that could be used to make anything from skateboard decks to car and stealth fighter bodies. • A hemp composite material (with limestone and water) forms a type of concrete (hempcrete) that can be used for home building, at 1/9th the weight. It also acts as insulation and repels some vermin. • Levi jeans were originally made from hemp sailcloth (and rivets), for goldminers in California, who would fill their pockets with gold. • By the 1800s, the state of Kentucky produced about half of the industrial hemp in the U.S. The first hemp crop there was planted in Boyle County in 1775. • Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, created a plastic car in 1941 which ran on hemp and other plant-based fuels, and whose fenders were made of hemp and other materials. Ford had a plan to “grow automobiles from the soil.” (Note: a company in France is experimenting with a similar vehicle in current day.) • Despite the active Marijuana Tax Act and the official federal government stance on hemp and marijuana, the U.S. Army and the Dept of Agriculture jointly produced a 1942 film, “Hemp for Victory,” encouraging farmers to grow hemp for the country’s effort in World War II — particularly for textiles and rope, imports of which had been cut off by war. Over 100,000 acres of hemp was growing in the U.S., but all related permits were canceled when WW II ended. In segment 2 Joey and Holly talk about the best way to store your produce The right way to store your produce IN A COOL, DRY PLACE -Keep bananas, tomatoes, potatoes, lemons, and limes in a cool, dry area, not in the fridge. -Mushrooms can be kept in a cool, dry place and should only be washed just before use. -Eggplant should be stored in a cool area -Keep potatoes out of the fridge in a cool, dry place with plenty of ventilation. IN THE FRIDGE -Store your apples in the fridge. They soften ten times faster at room temperature. -Most fruits and veggies can be stored in the refrigerator. -A crisper drawer will help protect your produce and keep the moisture in to maintain freshness for longer. -Asparagus should be stored in the refrigerator, wrapped with a moist paper towel or you can stand them up in a glass of cold water wrapped with a damp paper towel. -Store carrots in the fridge and peel them when you’re ready to use them. -Plastic bags with tiny vents help keep produce fresh longer by releasing moisture. They are great for grapes, blueberries, cherries or strawberries. -Store berries in the fridge and wash gently before eating or using. -Fresh heads of lettuce should be washed really well with water before refrigerating. Dry the leaves and store them in a clean plastic bag with a few paper towels. -Rhubarb should be wrapped in plastic and stored in the fridge, but it also freezes well. AT ROOM TEMPERATURE =Garlic and onions should be kept at room temperature (or cooler) in a well-ventilated area. -Tomatoes should be stored at room temperature and washed just before using. -Mangoes, plums, peaches, and pears can be ripened at room temperature in a brown paper bag and should then be refrigerated for longer storage. -Store pineapple upside down for a day or two at room temperature or in the fridge to allow the sweetness to spread throughout the fruit. -Keep whole melons at room temperature. Cantaloupe can be stored at room temperature, but it will ripen quickly. In segment 3 Joey and Holly welcome their guest Marie Viljoen of 66squarefeet.blogspot.com Marie Viljoen is a writer, forager, author, cook, and gardener. She resides in Brooklyn, NY and has a very productive urban garden. She is originally from South Africa. 1. Your blog’s name is 66 square feet, which has a unique story as to why - please share that with us? 2. What are some edible plants that are essential to an urban garden vs something you can buy at a farmers market? 3. You are into foraging - this can be intimidating for a lot of people - how does one get into foraging? 4. You have 2 books - Forage, Harvest, Feast and 66 Square Feet - can you tell us more about each of them - a synopsis and also maybe something fun or interesting about them? 5. Where can we find out more about you and your blog, etc? In Segment 4 Joey and Holly answer gardener's questions. 1. Q: How to deal with creeping charlie A: Solarization of the grown or chemical weed killer 2. Q: Can I use the leaves from my ash tree that has been inoculation? A: azadirachtin-based TreeAzin is omri listed and safe Imidacloprid not safe @aNestWithAYard from NC I started listening to @twvgshow. It's a lot of fun and full of useful #gardeningtips. If you're looking for a #podcast to pass the time at home or on your commute, try The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Radio Show. . Thank you for keeping me entertained on my commutes 3. Q I am new to canning and I see some people on facebook in their pictures having their jars cooling upside down? Is this ok to do? A:No - dont turn your jars upside down. This is an old practice and not necessary or safe with modern canning technology 4 Q:I harvested my garlic in late June and hung it in the garage to dry the plants are all brown. Does this mean that the bulb is at a point where I can cut the tops off and storge the bulbs? A: yes once the tops of the plants have dried then you can cut the tops off and store the bulb in a cool dry place out of sunlight not in the frige and not in closed container in need to breath or it will mold and rot Power Planter of www.powerplanter.com IV Organics of www.ivorganics.com Dr. Earth of www.drearth.com organic Root maker of www.rootmaker.com Flame Engineering Inc. of www.flameengineering.com Use coupon code WVG19 to get free shipping. 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Sometimes you just need to “pop out to the park”, “grab your stale loaf” and have a “quick feeding of the ducks”. If you know what we mean. Which you probably don’t. But you will. Eventually. In this troublesome episode of STAB!, John Morris Ros IV welcomes foul friends Joe-Joe Louis, Kameron Schmid & Jesse … Continue reading »

Justin Rash, PharmD, talks with Danielle (Rhyne) Fixen, an Assistant Professor and Geriatric Clinical Pharmacist at University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy, about medical cannabis and older adults.  Marijuana has had a turbulent history in the United States. Starting in the mid-1990s, however, there was a push to introduce the medical benefits of cannabis to the American people once again—”once again,” because before the 20th century, marijuana was almost entirely legal. Beginning in the 1910s, states began to ban the sale of marijuana, eventually leading to a bill called the Marijuana Tax Act in 1937, which decreased the amount of hemp (a version of a cannabis plant) allowed to be produced in the U.S. Later on in the century, the stigma around marijuana grew and Richard Nixon signed into law the Controlled Substances Act, which included marijuana on a list of federally banned drugs alongside heroin, cocaine, and other narcotics. By the time the 1990s came along, though, states began adopting the medical benefits of marijuana, starting with California. About 15 years after that, marijuana itself—not just the medicinal qualities—became legal for recreational use in Washington and Colorado. As of 2017, 29 of 50 states have legalized some form of medical marijuana. A 2013 study revealed that four of five doctors approve of medical marijuana and that more than 90 percent of medical marijuana patients (of around 7,500 surveyed) say that medical marijuana has helped treat their conditions. Seniors were the largest age group in the study (more than 2,300 respondents). SenioRx Radio https://annual.ascp.com/exhibit/podcasts.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Rash, PharmD, talks with Danielle (Rhyne) Fixen, an Assistant Professor and Geriatric Clinical Pharmacist at University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy, about medical cannabis and older adults.  Marijuana has had a turbulent history in the United States. Starting in the mid-1990s, however, there was a push to introduce the medical benefits of cannabis to the American people once again—”once again,” because before the 20th century, marijuana was almost entirely legal. Beginning in the 1910s, states began to ban the sale of marijuana, eventually leading to a bill called the Marijuana Tax Act in 1937, which decreased the amount of hemp (a version of a cannabis plant) allowed to be produced in the U.S. Later on in the century, the stigma around marijuana grew and Richard Nixon signed into law the Controlled Substances Act, which included marijuana on a list of federally banned drugs alongside heroin, cocaine, and other narcotics. By the time the 1990s came along, though, states began adopting the medical benefits of marijuana, starting with California. About 15 years after that, marijuana itself—not just the medicinal qualities—became legal for recreational use in Washington and Colorado. As of 2017, 29 of 50 states have legalized some form of medical marijuana. A 2013 study revealed that four of five doctors approve of medical marijuana and that more than 90 percent of medical marijuana patients (of around 7,500 surveyed) say that medical marijuana has helped treat their conditions. Seniors were the largest age group in the study (more than 2,300 respondents). SenioRx Radio https://annual.ascp.com/exhibit/podcasts.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The prestige of the government had undoubtedly been lowered considerably by prohibition”, Albert Einstein observed when he visited the United States in the early 1920s. “Nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than laws which cannot be enforced.” In this episode of Made You Think, Neil and Nat discuss Smoke Signals by Martin A. Lee. In this book we take a walk through the history of marijuana, from it being a legal, useful plant and the third largest crop in the U.S to it being illegal and harshly but selectively punished. We see how racism and the variety of political backgrounds have shaped the PR of this ancient plant. “It was a move that served as a pretext for harassing Mexicans. Just as opium legalization in San Francisco 40 years earlier was directed at another despised minority, the Chinese. In each case the target of the prohibition was not the drug so much as those most associated with its use. Typically in the United States drug statutes have been aimed or selectively enforced against a feared or disparaged group within society.” We cover a wide range of topics, including: The history of marijuana, benefits and uses Arguments for and against legalization Political figures and their contribution to The War on Drugs Effects of consumption, psychedelics and edibles Tangents on wellness retreats, duels and fact checking fake news And much more. Please enjoy, and be sure to grab a copy of Smoke Signals by Martin A. Lee! You can also listen on Google Play Music, SoundCloud, YouTube, or in any other podcasting app by searching “Made You Think.” If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out our episode on Homo Deus by Yuval Harari for more on the domestication of plants and animals. Or for a totally different type of episode check out Godel, Escher, Bach by Douglas Hofstadter as a counter to this linear, fact based book. Be sure to join our mailing list to find out about what books are coming up, giveaways we're running, special events, and more. 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Roosevelt [44:59] Malcolm X [45:56] Harry J. Anslinger [46:07] Richard Nixon [51:23] H. R Haldeman [52:03] Newt Gingrich [54:48] Ronald Reagan [58:49] Nancy Reagan [58:53] Bill Clinton [01:05:08] Show Topics 00:31 – This seems to be one of the longest marijuana books in existence. 390 pages but incredibly detailed. So much history of this ancient plant. Includes scientific, medical and recreational history as well as legislative and political history. The book focuses on the US history of marijuana and some within Europe too. 02:09 – The book starts as soon as the U.S was colonized around 1776 and includes insights right through to 2009. The push on recreational legalization started happening right after this book came out. We knew that cannabis had been illegal for a long time but didn’t know how it became that way. It’s strange to consider that there used to be a law that farmers had to grow hemp. Lots of things in the book are counter to what your original impression might be. We are not high for this episode, this book is too linear and fact-based for that. 05:47 – The book includes a little bit of background on the history of cannabis and the uses. We know old tribes around the world were using psychedelics and other plant medicines to induce spirit journeys or healing rituals. It seems to be a global constant that people are using mind-altering drugs for spiritual experiences. There are theories around certain bible stories being a recounting of a psychedelic experience. 07:59 – Ayahuasca as an incredible psychedelic, several plants found in the Amazon are known for their mind altering capabilities. Drugs have been used in rituals for a long time. Cannabis seems to be like revered for that reason in many of these cultures. Marijuana is a psychedelic when consumed certain ways. It would be pretty easy to think that by taking this plant you're communicating with God. You can't really get these experiences any other way. 11:03 – Looking at the benefits of marijuana and how it can change your perception of the world. Dennis McKenna explains that your brain filters everything you interact with in life and you're looking at it through a lens. With psychedelics and even marijuana some of those filters start to fall away. In some ways you start to see things more clearly. You see things from a different perspective. It puts you in an altered state of consciousness. The uses and harms of marijuana – marketing problem vs framing problem. 12:54 – The distinction between hemp and marijuana is really interesting. They are the same plant but owning hemp products is legal as it is non-psychoactive. So much of society depended up on hemp up until the 1800’s, clothes, paper, rope, oil. It is nutritionally dense too. The production of hemp was so important it was a matter of national security. It’s amazing how public opinion of a product can change. It was the third largest crop until it was criminalized. 200 years later people are getting thrown in jail for possession. Are there any things that we take for granted that will just be like completely illegal in the future? 19:01 – WeWork banning meat consumption on expenses. Vegetarianism would contribute to the reduction in numbers of animals if meat consumption goes down. We can’t sustain the numbers of animals if it is not for consumption. In Homo Deus it mentions that 50% of all non-domesticated fauna have either gone extinct or are on the road to extinction in the last 200 years. 21:18 – Argument against eating chicken. Smaller animal with less meat, not eating chicken is the easiest way to reduce the amount of suffering created through your diet. Also for dietary reasons due to excessive estrogen. 25:49 – Wellness retreats and limited health science knowledge. Some people are vegan for health reasons, some for virtue signalling reasons. They only make choices that are externally visibly as being health conscious. Behind the scenes, like cooking with lower quality oil, poorer choices are made. 28:15 – Origin of the word marijuana from Mexico. Modern strains don’t have much CBD any more because they have been bred to have increased THC. THC is the psychoactive component and CBD is the healing component. Eating it is a very different experience to smoking it. Four times as strong as it is digested and processed by the liver. Varying trends over the years in consumption. Chewing, ingesting, smoking. Hashish clubs and dinner, as part of puddings. 32:44 – The term marijuana came from Mexican slang. Prohibitionist started using it take advantage of growing racism against Mexicans. Became attributed to being a Mexican thing. California was the first to outlaw it in 1913. 35:21 – “It was a move that served as a pretext for harassing Mexicans. Just as opium legalization in San Francisco 40 years earlier was directed at another despised minority the Chinese. In each case the target of the prohibition was not the drug so much as those most associated with its use. Typically in the United States drug statutes have been aimed or selectively enforced against a feared or disparaged group within society.” Recurring theme of using drug laws as a form of racism. Looking at the arguments to keep marijuana illegal, some say this is a way to like catch people who are doing other crimes. Also that the police choose to not go after the actual drug dealers. There are more low level consumers who are easier to prosecute. Laws seem to be enforced extremely selectively. By being put in jail that increases the likelihood of becoming a more serious criminal. 40:23 – Marijuana has so many medical uses. As a society we are used to single target drugs but cannabis has over 200 different active compounds. The pharma industry is mostly interested in patentable compounds – a plant isn’t patentable. Cannabis has been found to reduce side effects of lots of conditions. Remarkable stories of it stopping the progress of glaucoma, stopping people turning blind. People in states that do not have legal marijuana access for medical purposes have to rely on friends bringing it to them illegally. 44:36 – False narratives portrayed to the public about the effects of cannabis use. Taleb said that if any time somebody uses children or women as the reason for something being bad, they're probably lying. It was said that “marijuana will make Mexicans and blacks lust after your wives”. 44:59 – Acts of cannabis taxation were brought into force and enforced harshly before people even knew the law existed. The punishment does not fit the crime at all. Harry J. Anslinger put together a campaign against marijuana for more funding and to keep his job. Doctors are now getting tired prescribing opiates and seeing people get addicted to them so are turning to dispensing cannabis where usage is legal. In San Francisco there are startups that will deliver marijuana products in under 30 minutes. 50:47 – So many research initiatives are being done and they overwhelmingly say it's not harmful however Anslinger ignores them. Side effects are debunked and the LaGuardia committee refutes every claim. 51:41 – Moving on in history to Nixon. “Nixon linked cannabis to loudmouth to racial protesters. ‘They're all on drugs’. He brusquely told an aide. Susceptible to bouts of paranoia the commander-in-chief blamed the Jews for spearheading efforts to legalize cannabis. ‘You know, it's a funny thing every one of those bastards that are out there for legalizing marijuana is Jewish, what the Christ is the matter with the Jews Bob?’ Nixon asked his closest advisor HR Haldeman. In private conversations with his inner circle tricky dick also Savaged African-Americans. Nixon emphasized that ‘you have to face the fact that the whole problem is really the blacks. The key is to devise a system that recognizing this while not appear in to’ Haldeman wrote in his diary.” 52:30 – You can't like just make a law that it's illegal to be black or Jewish but you can pass a law that targets them. Crackdowns on production did nothing except increase the price of marijuana and make more Mexicans want to farm it. Distinctions between alcohol and marijuana. “Nixon, a heavy drinker, drew a rather fuzzy distinction between marijuana and alcohol. ‘A person doesn't drink to get drunk a person drinks to have fun while a person smokes pot to get high’, the president told a friend” “Addicted to sleeping pills and amphetamines and often South on liquor Nixon staggered through the White House in a daze talking to portraits of past presidents that hung on the walls" 54:08 – Everybody who's heavily against legalization is a hypocrite in one way or another they're either alcoholics or they're taking painkillers. It seems like a fairly common theme. Studies on effects of marijuana consumption in Jamaican mothers. “The ganja moms and their kids did not appear to be harmed by marijuana exposure in the womb. There were no physical abnormalities, no cognitive deficits and no neonatal complications nor were there any discernible differences between the three day old babies of mothers who used marijuana and the three-day-old non-exposed babies. They were surprised to discover that after one month the babies of mothers who had used ganja throughout their pregnancy were actually healthier more alert and less fussy than one month old infants whose mothers did not take cannabis. Test results for one month old infants whose mothers also ingested ganja while breastfeeding were even more striking heavily exposed babies were more socially responsive and more autonomically stable than babies is not exposed to cannabis through their mothers milk. Alertness was higher motor and autonomic function or autonomous systems were robust. They were less irritable less likely to demonstrate in balance of tone needed less examiner facilitation than the neonates of non using mothers. And then when they were tested at four and five their team found absolutely no difference between the children of ganja moms and children of non-users.” 56:58 – These studies showed little side effects, seems quite beneficial. Nancy Reagan was a chronic user of prescription tranquilizers. Her daughter basically said her mother's anti-drug advocacy may have been a form of denial. Dangers of overstating the harmful nature of cannabis has other effects. “Uncle Sam cried wolf too often first. Marijuana was said to create maniacal Killers then to produce inert masses of lazy indulges when teens caught on they weren't getting the Straight Dope about marijuana. They were more likely to ignore warnings about genuinely dangerous drugs.” 01:00:26 – Perception of marijuana impacts other harder drugs. Whenever an authority says something is unhealthy we now re-consider if that is true or not. Fortunately we are now in a time we can fact check anything instantly. Nutritional value of red meat and checking what is true. 01:04:04 – It's really clearly a racism thing, whites and blacks use illegal drugs at the same rate however blacks were arrested prosecuted and jailed at much higher rates. This book covers the war on drugs and how it escalated from the 50’s through to the 90’s. Benefits of marijuana, fasting and ketosis on chemo patients. There could be so much more research on these things. Feels like a crime to make something so helpful, illegal. Horribly ironic in some sense because you know Reagan died of Alzheimer's. It seems like doctors just have known of these benefits it for years. 01:10:37 – Oxycontin and number of deaths. It’s crazy how something so deadly is legal. “Purdue Pharma multi-billion dollar blockbuster was linked to thousands of Overdose deaths. Of the almost 500,000 Hospital emergency room visits in the US in 2004 more than 36,000 involved Oxycontin.” No one has ever died from marijuana ever write as far as we know. People will say it's a gateway drug. The only way it's a gateway drug is when it's illegal as it forces you to create a relationship with a dealer. 01:12:53 – Since legalization teen marijuana use is unchanged in both, Colorado and Washington State. Amazing how political the history is, in a mix of racism and fear mongering. All of the research around the benefits is fairly compelling. “The Economist, the blue-chip British magazine editorialized that the FDA's stance on marijuana lacked common sense adding, if cannabis were unknown and bio-prospectors were suddenly to find it in some remote mountain crevice, its discovery would no doubt be hailed as a medical breakthrough. Scientists would praise its potential for treating everything from pain to cancer and marvel at its rich pharmacopoeia, many of whose chemicals mimic vital molecules in the human body.” 01:15:46 – There has also been significant reduction in opioid usage in the states with active dispensaries for cannabis. 01:16:08 – If you’d like to support the show go to patreon.com/madeyouthink. You get access to fun things like all of our bonus material our detailed notes for each episode and hangouts. You can get that at Patreon and we appreciate the support of the show. We like to keep it ad free and natural. We appreciate everyone who is already supporting us there and everyone who is going to go support us after this show. It means a lot. If you haven't left a review on iTunes, we'd really appreciate that as well. Let your friends know about the show and you can always message us on Twitter at @NatEliason and @TheRealNeilS. 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Legally Insane – Episode 16 The guys open the show discussing Prop 64 in California and how weed is now recreationally legal across the state. They discuss how weed is only really legal at the state level and the Federal Government can step in any time Highlights: [3:07] - The Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 [05:26] - In 1937 Congress passed the Marijuana Tax Act making it legal but heavily taxed [06:23] - In the 1950’s the Federal Government began to start cracking down and giving mandatory minimum sentences for weed possession [11:30] - In 1970 Congress passed The Controlled Substances Act, which created the Categories, Schedule 1, Schedule 2, etc… They dubbed weed a Schedule 1, which meant scientists and medical professionals couldn’t study it or do any research on it [13:32] - It was grassroots efforts through states that pushed for it to be legal medically at the state level [23:11] - In 2013 Obama decided cracking down on Medical Marijuana is no a priority [26:43] - As of January 2018 Jess Sessions has rolled back Obamas policy [31:46] - The number of arrests for weed possession in 2016 was 574,000   Twitter: @mattritter1 @toekneesam   Website: www.cascademedia.com

Cannabis Connection World is a podcast on a mission to educate the citizens of Georgia on Cannabis within their state. Addressing Cannabis Legislation and the opportunity to elect a new governor this year. In the second episode is the second half of my interview with Senator Harold Jones, author of the statewide declassification for possession of marijuana bill. In Cannabis Class we will discuss prohibition in the United States after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Marijuana Tax Act unconstitutional. In the Cannabis Chronicles we will speak with Tina, a Multiple Sclerosis patient living in Georgia and using Cannabis to help treat her disease.

From 1930s through the '70s, marijuana has been the brunt of politicized legislation. Despite medical testimony to the contrary, Congress made marijuana cost prohibitive for doctors to prescribe with the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, and President Nixon criminalized the drug as part of his war on drugs. The effects of these laws have impact through today as states legalize cannabis for medicinal and recreational use.Also covered:* The Sparks Police Department is ticketing and arrested the homeless along the Truckee River* Yelp and the Ronald McDonald House Charities are hosting the free "Home Away From Home" event June 28* The Wilbur D. May Center hosts a new exhibit with fiber and mixed media art * The Cannabis in Nevada Forum on June 22, sponsored by Reno Public Radio * The Cafe Deluxe's new locationSupport the show (https://thisisreno.com/subscribe/)

If you had to point to any singular example of institutionalized racial prejudice in America, the so-called drug war is a shining example. The prohibition of drugs in the United States, and subsequently much of the Western world, has its origins in racism, classism, and xenophobia (as well as the socio-economic control of industry, but that's a different story for a different time). The war on drugs was a classist and racist war on people of color (the origin of the Marijuana Tax Act in 1937) and those representing a threat the governmental powers that be, such as hippies and anti-war activists (Nixon's launch of the war on drugs in 1971). If we are to move forward into the better world, one that heals the wounds rotting at the core of the rise of Trump, and begin to understand the systemic foundations of racism in the United States, we need to understand the history. This episode, with Martin Torgoff, author of Bop Apocalypse: Jazz, Race, The Beats, and Drugs, offers a piece of that history. In particular, it follows the history of drug prohibition and institutionalized racism along the coupled history of Jazz music from the early 20s, told through the stories of the musicians, political leaders, and poets whose lives are inseparable from that history. For full show notes, links, and to watch this interview in video, head to bit.ly/ATTMind47 Support The Podcast PayPal Donation Patreon Other Options (including bitcoin)

The possession and use of marijuana have been illegal at the federal level since the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937. Many states initially followed suit with similar legislation. But over the past twenty years there has been an increasing number of challenges to marijuana prohibition. Since 1996, when California legalized medical use of marijuana through Proposition 215, 23 other states have done the same despite federal law. Four of those states have legalized its recreational use as well. Opinion polls suggest a growing majority of Americans support legalizing marijuana for both medical and recreational use. Jonathan H. Adler, J.D. is the author or editor of seven books, including Business and the Roberts Court (Oxford University Press, 2016) and Rebuilding the Ark: New Perspectives on Endangered Species Act Reform (AEI Press, 2011). His numerous articles have appeared in the Harvard Environmental Law Review, the Supreme Court Economic Review, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. He has testified before Congress a dozen times, and his work has been cited by The U.S. Supreme Court. A 2016 study identified Professor Adler as the most-cited legal academic in administrative and environmental law under age 50. Brannon P. Denning, J.D. has written on the commerce clause and the dormant commerce clause, judicial and executive branch appointments, the constitutional amendment process, foreign affairs and the U.S. Constitution, and on the Second Amendment. He collaborated with Boris I. Bittker, Sterling Professor Emeritus at Yale, on The Regulation of Interstate Commerce and Foreign Commerce (Aspen Law and Business 1999) and is sole author of the second edition. He also edited Gun Control and Gun Rights: A Reader and Guide (NYU Press, 2002), which addresses aspects of firearms regulation and is the only book of its kind designed for undergraduate use. The Constitution Day Committee welcomes Brannon Denning and Jonathan Adler to discuss significant questions regarding marijuana legalization and pertinent federalism issues. In discussing the current controversy over marijuana legalization, the forum will address a long-standing debate in American history: states’ vs. federal rights.

Mark Thornton is a Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute. He is the author of many books, including The Economics of Prohibition (which you can access for free here), which is also the topic of this episode. 1. Does drug prohibition help stop poverty and homelessness? The conventional wisdom on drugs is simple: you see drugs and drug abuse mixed with poverty and homelessness and it makes intuitive sense that drugs play a role in causing poverty. It seems to follow that by criminalizing drugs, you can take them out of the equation and help solve the other problems. Mark disputes this conventional wisdom. First, the causation doesn't necessarily go from drugs to poverty. Poverty can cause people to abuse drugs and mental illness can cause both self-medication and poverty. Second, if you legalize drugs, they won't be sold on the street. Instead, they'll be sold by legitimate businesses with a particular interest in maintaining their reputation and not harming their customers. Prohibition is what creates the black market, which in turn generates violence, crime, and more potent and dangerous drugs, all of which exacerbate poverty. You can't clean up the social problems related to drugs by criminalizing them when criminalizing them is what caused many of those problems. 2. The Suburban Heroin Epidemic Mark recently authored an article called The Legalization Cure for the Heroin Epidemic. In the article, he calls attention to the rising number of overdose deaths in the United States: The number of drug overdoses in the US is approaching 50,000 per year. Of that number nearly 20,000 are attributed to legal pain killers, such as Oxycontin. More than 10,000 die of heroin overdoses. I believe these figures vastly underestimate the number of deaths that are related to prescription drug use. The face of drug abuse has changed in recent decades. Rather than the homeless junkie we might picture when we think of addiction, the new addicts are middle-class people who have been over-prescribed legal opiates like such as Oxycontin and Vicodin. Doctors have been routinely prescribing these addictive opiates and many people turn to the black market rather than going cold turkey when their prescriptions expire. The problem is that Oxycontin and Vicodin are very expensive on the black market, so many of these unintentional addicts turn to heroin as a cheaper substitute. The problem with buying black market heroin is that you don't know what you're getting. Different addicts need different doses, and you don't know what kind of dose you're getting and what it's been cut with. All it takes is one particularly strong dose to cause an accidental overdose. 3. American Foreign Policy and the Supply of Opiates Afghanistan is the largest grower of illicit opium, and the supply has greatly increased since its invasion in 2001. The invasion destroyed the country's legitimate economy and many farmers turned to opium production. Being a huge and basically lawless country with a perfect climate for growing poppies, the global supply of opium exploded. 4. Political Lies to Support Drug Prohibition Mark discusses the political circumstances around the prohibition of marijuana in the United States. Marijuana prohibition went national with the passage of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937. It too quickly changed from a measure to tax and regulate into an outright prohibition. Even hemp, the non-intoxicating form of cannabis was banned! When propaganda claiming that marijuana was deadly and caused insanity, violence, and criminal behavior was debunked (aka Reefer Madness), the "gateway theory" was born to fill the void. The gateway theory posits that while marijuana might not be addictive or dangerous, it would lead the user to try the hard drugs, such as heroin. This theory became the prevailing view in the second half of the twentieth century. Commissioner Harry J. Anslinger made up this gateway theory on the spot when arguing for the prohibition of marijuana. Unfortunately, the argument stuck. Recently, a quote by John Ehrlichman, Richard Nixon's domestic policy advisor (and Watergate co-conspirator) has resurfaced on the internet: "The Nixon campaign in 1968, and the Nixon White House after that, had two enemies: the antiwar left and black people. You understand what I’m saying? We knew we couldn’t make it illegal to be either against the war or black, but by getting the public to associate the hippies with marijuana and blacks with heroin, and then criminalizing both heavily, we could disrupt those communities. We could arrest their leaders, raid their homes, break up their meetings, and vilify them night after night on the evening news. Did we know we were lying about the drugs? Of course we did." This quote shows how drug prohibition has long be complicit with the politics of bigotry. 5. Progress Against the War on Drugs Despite the sordid history of drug prohibition in the twentieth century, we've made slow progress towards a sane drug policy. Marijuana's many health benefits cannot be denied, and legislators are starting to take notice. Medical marijuana has been legalized in many places, and some places have even legalized it for recreational use. Meanwhile, some jurisdictions have switched from treating drugs as a criminal issue to treating them as a medical issue. Portugal legalized all drugs in 2001. Some police chiefs have even unilaterally changed course in how they deal with addicts, offering help rather than incarceration. We can only hope that complete legalization is just around the corner.

Our earliest memories of stamp collecting; #StampStories; the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 that caused some interesting revenue stamps; how some stamp errors can be faked.