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Apr 26 2012

How Medical Marijuana Works

34 min 4 movies discussed
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Some quarters of the medical establishment endorse it, others abhor it. The DEA is cracking down on it, but the Veterans' Administration supports it as a treatment for soldiers. Medical marijuana is indeed a contentious issue. Learn all about it here.

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Josh and Chuck dive into the complex world of medical marijuana, exploring the legitimate medical research showing cannabis can help with everything from chemotherapy nausea to chronic pain and epilepsy. They examine the ongoing battle between states that have legalized medical marijuana and the federal government's continued crackdowns, including how the Obama administration's policies have actually been harsher than many expected. The hosts discuss the different state laws, the rise and fall of dispensaries in places like California, and why this issue remains so politically and legally complicated despite growing public support.


Movies Discussed

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
★ 8.0
"Did you ever see the Curb Your Enthusiasm where Larry got pot for his dad? — Chuck was referencing an episode where Larry David gets medical marijuana for his father who has glaucoma." — Chuck
Lost
Lost
2004
★ 7.9
"it was the guy from Lost. Hurley from Lost was the pot dealer. — Chuck mentioned that actor Jorge Garcia, who played Hurley on Lost, appeared as a pot dealer in a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode." — Chuck
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Mr. Show with Bob and David
1995
★ 7.6
"Did you ever see the Mr. Show sketch about medical marijuana? — Josh referenced a comedy sketch from Mr. Show about a pharmacist selling medical marijuana brownies." — Josh
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
2009
★ 7.5
"Squirrel Friends, the official RuPaul's Drag Race podcast is taking you behind the scenes of RuPaul's Drag Race season 15 — This was mentioned in an advertisement for another podcast that covers RuPaul's Drag Race."

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