CANNABIS: “‘Fuck it, I Quit’ Marijuana Advocate Faces Decades in Prison” / The Young Turks / Ana Kasparian, Grace Baldridge, and Maz Jobrani ☮

In 2014, Charlo Green made headlines when she quit her job as a news reporter on air. Greene ended her segment on marijuana by revealing she was a proponent of legalization and the owner of the Alaska Cannabis Club, the subject of her report.

POLITICAL COMMENTARY: “Will Mike Pence Get the Tough Questions in Tonight’s VP Debate?” / Thom Hartmann ☮

Thom talks about the upcoming Vice Presidential debate and asks whether the moderator will ask Mike Pence about his views on women’s reproductive rights, climate change, or evolution.

Seven Questions Mike Pence Should Be Asked at the Vice-Presidential Debate
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RACISM AND CAPITALISM: “Richard Pryor 40 Years Ago: Promoting Racism is Part of Capitalism” / truthdig ☮

Late great comedic prophet Richard Pryor speaks to Bill Boggs about the real issues that continue to plague societies throughout the globe. Crony capitalism and the bank bailout, socialism for the rich.

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CANNABIS: “Medical Weed for Veterans Slapped Down” / Secular Talk / Kyle Kulinski ☮

An effort to allow veterans to access medical marijuana in states where it’s legal died Wednesday night when Congress passed a spending bill without the provision included.

SOCIAL COMMENTARY: “Obama’s Cowardly Answer to Colin Kaepernick is Beyond Disappointing” / Jimmy Dore ☮

President Obama’s answer to Colin Kaepernick and other protesters showed that he cares more about not offending anyone and protecting his legacy than about leading on one of the most important issues of our time.