# Medical Marijuana on The No Agenda Show Medical Marijuana comes up in 39 chapters across 36 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2008 to August 2022. - **Chapters:** 39 - **Episodes:** 36 - **Discussed:** September 2008 – August 2022 - **Related topics:** [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Cannabis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cannabis.md), [Department Of Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [Dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [Sanjay Gupta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanjay-gupta.md), [Eric Holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [Jerry Brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-brown.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 39 ### Listener Birthdays and Anniversary Stories - **Episode:** [1475: Vaccident](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1475-vaccident.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-07 - **Time:** 1:48:09–1:56:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1475-vaccident/chapter/listener-birthdays-and-anniversary-stories.md John C. Dvorak shares a story about a horse named "Anniversary" while the hosts read a long list of birthday wishes and anniversary notes from the "No Agenda" community. Donations from around the world, including Munich and Texas, are recognized. Keywords: [horse racing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/horse-racing.md), [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [teacher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teacher.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anniversary.md) ### Medical Marijuana vs. Opioids, Hospital Death Scandal - **Episode:** [1022: LibJoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1022-libjoe.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-05 - **Time:** 1:51:58–1:55:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1022-libjoe/chapter/medical-marijuana-vs-opioids-hospital-death-scandal.md New studies suggest that legalizing medical marijuana leads to a decrease in opioid prescriptions. Meanwhile, an investigation reveals thousands of "avoidable deaths" in hospitals where patients recovering from surgery die in their sleep. The cause is attributed to painkillers like Fentanyl depressing lung function in patients with undiagnosed sleep apnea. Keywords: [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [opioids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opioids.md), [fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), [sleep apnea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleep-apnea.md), [hospital deaths](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospital-deaths.md) ### California Marijuana Legalization and Medical Pot Taxes - **Episode:** [995: Missile by Nike](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-02 - **Time:** 3:00:10–3:04:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/california-marijuana-legalization-and-medical-pot-taxes.md As California prepares for full recreational marijuana legalization on January 1st, medical users are facing higher taxes and supply shortages. A report from Oakland describes long lines at dispensaries as users attempt to stock up before prices rise by 10-30%, while the CHP continues to bust distributors for transporting product before the official legal start date. Keywords: [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), medical pot, [chp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chp.md) ### Hawaii Air Raid Tests and Medical Marijuana Gun Seizures - **Episode:** [987: Kebab Panic!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-03 - **Time:** 2:30:34–2:34:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic/chapter/hawaii-air-raid-tests-and-medical-marijuana-gun-seizures.md Hawaii has reinstated Cold War-era air raid siren tests in response to threats from North Korea, which the hosts characterize as state-sponsored terrorism. Additionally, the Honolulu Police Department has begun sending letters to medical marijuana users ordering them to surrender their firearms. This is identified as a major Second Amendment test case that could spread to other states. Keywords: [hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [air raid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-raid.md), [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), honolulu police ### Medical Marijuana for Autism Treatment in Minnesota - **Episode:** [987: Kebab Panic!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-03 - **Time:** 2:34:13–2:36:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic/chapter/medical-marijuana-for-autism-treatment-in-minnesota.md Minnesota health officials have added autism spectrum disorders to the list of conditions qualifying for medical cannabis. Local news reports feature mothers describing how cannabis treatment ended self-injurious behavior and aggression in their autistic children. The hosts discuss the benefits of the treatment while questioning why the story was syndicated to the San Francisco Bay Area. Keywords: [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [tourette's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourette-s.md), [cannabis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cannabis.md) ### CBD Oil, Tourette's Syndrome, Medical Marijuana - **Episode:** [951: Hard Forking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/951-hard-forking.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-30 - **Time:** 2:19:18–2:28:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/951-hard-forking/chapter/cbd-oil-tourette-s-syndrome-medical-marijuana.md A listener shared a story about his brother's struggle to obtain a state-issued card for CBD oil in Georgia to treat severe Tourette's Syndrome. Despite the efficacy of low-THC oil for the condition, both his general physician and neurologist reportedly refused to sign the necessary forms. The segment highlights the bureaucratic and professional hurdles patients face in accessing medical cannabis treatments. Keywords: [tourette's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourette-s-syndrome.md), [cbd oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbd-oil.md), [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [neurology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neurology.md) ### Medical Marijuana Research, CBD Benefits and Harvard Conference - **Episode:** [842: CannMed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/842-cannmed.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-14 - **Time:** 1:54:36–2:00:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/842-cannmed/chapter/medical-marijuana-research-cbd-benefits-and-harvard-conference.md Harvard Medical School hosted the first annual CanMed conference, featuring Raphael Meshulam, the Israeli chemist who first isolated THC and CBD. The discussion highlights the medical benefits of CBD for ailments like rheumatoid arthritis and epilepsy. The hosts criticize the continued Schedule I classification of marijuana in the U.S., noting that "old ladies" are becoming a powerful political force for legalization. Keywords: [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [cbd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbd.md), [harvard medical school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard-medical-school.md), rafael meshulam, [arthritis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arthritis.md) ### Medical Marijuana Ban, Industrial Hemp, Robert Downey Jr Pardon - **Episode:** [785: Hispandering](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/785-hispandering.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-27 - **Time:** 3:01:11–3:04:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/785-hispandering/chapter/medical-marijuana-ban-industrial-hemp-robert-downey-jr-pardon.md Section 538 of the new omnibus bill effectively prevents the Department of Justice from using funds to interfere with state medical marijuana laws. The bill also protects industrial hemp research. In California, Governor Jerry Brown granted a pardon to actor Robert Downey Jr. for past drug and weapon convictions, a move the hosts suspect was influenced by Disney. Keywords: [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [omnibus bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnibus-bill.md), [industrial hemp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/industrial-hemp.md), [robert downey jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-downey-jr.md), [jerry brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-brown.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md) ### Hillary Clinton, Medical Marijuana Research and Schedule II - **Episode:** [772: Grim Math](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-09 - **Time:** 2:43:16–2:44:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math/chapter/hillary-clinton-medical-marijuana-research-and-schedule-ii.md Hillary Clinton proposed moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule II to facilitate more medical research at universities and the NIH. The hosts criticize her stance as being "uninformed," noting that extensive research on marijuana has already been conducted for years. They characterize her claims about a lack of research as a political lie. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [schedule i](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schedule-i.md), schedule ii, [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md) ### Medical Marijuana and the "Charlotte's Web" Strain - **Episode:** [616: Jihadi Disneyland](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/616-jihadi-disneyland.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-11 - **Time:** 2:35:59–2:39:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/616-jihadi-disneyland/chapter/medical-marijuana-and-the-charlotte-s-web-strain.md A segment on Democracy Now featured families moving to Colorado to access "Charlotte's Web," a low-THC marijuana strain used to treat severe seizures in children. The federal government's classification of marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug is criticized for lacking a scientific basis. The policy is framed as a protectionist measure for the pharmaceutical industry. Keywords: [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), charlotte's web, [seizures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seizures.md), [thc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thc.md), [dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [sanjay gupta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanjay-gupta.md) ### University of Mississippi Marijuana Research Monopoly - **Episode:** [609: Johnson's Johnson, Jump!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/609-johnson-s-johnson-jump.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-17 - **Time:** 1:59:23–2:03:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/609-johnson-s-johnson-jump/chapter/university-of-mississippi-marijuana-research-monopoly.md The University of Mississippi holds the only federal contract to grow marijuana for research, creating a dearth of domestic studies. The hosts contrast this with extensive medical research in Israel. They also discuss the growing "edibles" market and the challenges of product consistency for new cannabis businesses. Keywords: university of mississippi, marijuana research, [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [sanjay gupta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanjay-gupta.md), [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md) ### Medical Marijuana Testing and Media Manipulation - **Episode:** [551: The Tolerance Podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/551-the-tolerance-podcast.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-26 - **Time:** 2:56:14–3:00:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/551-the-tolerance-podcast/chapter/medical-marijuana-testing-and-media-manipulation.md A host shares a personal story about testing medical marijuana for a friend's pain management, which led to a period of intense reflection on media manipulation. The discussion touches on how modern television series like The Blacklist promote a "police state" narrative. The host concludes that the constant "oscillation" of news and entertainment is designed to keep the public unhealthy and confused. Keywords: [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [pain management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pain-management.md), [paranoia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paranoia.md), media oscillation, james spader ### Sanjay Gupta, CNN Medical Marijuana Pivot - **Episode:** [538: War on Weed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-11 - **Time:** 1:41:40–1:48:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/sanjay-gupta-cnn-medical-marijuana-pivot.md Dr. Sanjay Gupta's public reversal on medical marijuana is framed as a desperate attempt by CNN to regain relevance or pressure the pharmaceutical industry. The hosts critique Gupta's "discovery" of scientific evidence that has been available for decades and his direct attacks on narcotic painkillers. Keywords: [sanjay gupta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanjay-gupta.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [pharmaceuticals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceuticals.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md) ### Beverly Hills Cannabis Club, Marijuana Moms - **Episode:** [532: Red Cell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/532-red-cell.md) - **Published:** 2013-07-21 - **Time:** 1:49:19–1:53:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/532-red-cell/chapter/beverly-hills-cannabis-club-marijuana-moms.md A group of affluent mothers in Beverly Hills has formed the "Cannabis Club," using marijuana to manage the stress of family life and chronic pain. Hostess Cheryl Schumann, dubbed the "Martha Stewart of Marijuana," claims cannabis makes her a better mother and human being. The segment notes a shift in terminology from "marijuana" to the more "elitist" sounding "cannabis." Keywords: cheryl schumann, [cannabis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cannabis.md), [beverly hills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beverly-hills.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [parenting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parenting.md) ### Raw Marijuana Dangers, Cannabis vs. Pharmaceuticals - **Episode:** [532: Red Cell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/532-red-cell.md) - **Published:** 2013-07-21 - **Time:** 1:53:10–1:58:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/532-red-cell/chapter/raw-marijuana-dangers-cannabis-vs-pharmaceuticals.md A warning is issued against eating raw marijuana leaves, as microscopic hooks on the plant can cause digestive issues if not cooked. The "marijuana moms" of Beverly Hills argue that responsible cannabis use is a safer alternative to prescription drug overdoses, which are a leading cause of death for American women. The hosts discuss the strategic rebranding of the drug as "can-a-bus" to sound more legitimate. Keywords: [cannabis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cannabis.md), [pharmaceuticals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceuticals.md), raw marijuana, digestion, [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [branding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/branding.md) ### GW Pharma, Sativex and the Medical Marijuana Transition - **Episode:** [420: The Data Hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/420-the-data-hole.md) - **Published:** 2012-06-24 - **Time:** 29:43–32:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/420-the-data-hole/chapter/gw-pharma-sativex-and-the-medical-marijuana-transition.md GW Pharmaceuticals is bringing Sativex, a liquid cannabinoid medicine, to market. The discussion suggests that the current crackdown on independent medical marijuana dispensaries is a coordinated effort to transition the industry into the hands of approved pharmaceutical dealers. This shift is viewed as a financial strategy to benefit corporate interests and political donors. Keywords: gw pharma, sativex, abbott laboratories, [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), cannabinoids ### Medical Marijuana Amendment, Rohrabacher-Farr - **Episode:** [407: Exploding Dog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/407-exploding-dog.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-10 - **Time:** 1:08:09–1:12:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/407-exploding-dog/chapter/medical-marijuana-amendment-rohrabacher-farr.md Representatives Dana Rohrabacher and Sam Farr introduced an amendment to a Justice Department appropriations bill to prevent federal funds from being used to interfere with state medical marijuana laws. The debate highlights the inconsistency of the House in supporting states' rights for marriage but not for medicinal plants. Keywords: [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [dana rohrabacher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-rohrabacher.md), sam farr, [justice department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-department.md), [states rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/states-rights.md) ### ADHD Medications and Natural Alternatives - **Episode:** [402: Drunk or Not Drunk?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk.md) - **Published:** 2012-04-22 - **Time:** 1:38:23–1:40:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/adhd-medications-and-natural-alternatives.md Listeners write in regarding ADHD diagnoses and the use of medical marijuana as a safer alternative to prescription drugs. The hosts acknowledge the "Minute Man" donations and birthday shoutouts for family members of the producers. Keywords: [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [ritalin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ritalin.md), [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### Death of Assistant US Attorney John Walsh - **Episode:** [385: CIA vs DIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/385-cia-vs-dia.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-23 - **Time:** 56:09–1:00:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/385-cia-vs-dia/chapter/death-of-assistant-us-attorney-john-walsh.md Assistant US Attorney General John Walsh died unexpectedly while snowshoeing in Colorado. Walsh was known for his aggressive stance against medical marijuana dispensaries and had a historical connection to the Western District of Oklahoma, though no foul play has been officially established. Keywords: john walsh, [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [oklahoma city bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oklahoma-city-bombing.md) ### Marijuana Classification and DEA Crackdowns - **Episode:** [349: Grandma Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-20 - **Time:** 1:37:46–1:40:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/marijuana-classification-and-dea-crackdowns.md The Obama administration, through DEA head Michelle Leonhardt, maintains marijuana's classification as a Schedule 1 drug, equating it to heroin. Despite campaign promises, the administration has increased crackdowns on medical marijuana operations in California. 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