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The Drug War and Civil Rights

Oral history interview with Richard Scharick by Kevin Wallace conducted April-May 2007. Richard Scharick recounts some of the major legislative events that took place during his time as Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms for the Washington State House of Representatives. Areas of focus include the 1989 Omnibus Drug Bill and Scharicks own political philosophy.

The Chronicles of the Life of Wilmott Ragsdale

Oral history interview with Wilmott Ragsdale by Alicia J. Carter conducted April-September 2007. Wilmott Ragsdale presents his life story and gives an overview of his decade-spanning journalism and teaching careers. Notable highlights from this lengthy collection of interviews include: Ragsdale's childhood in Tacoma's early Proctor District; his time as a war correspondent in England during World War II; his opposition to the Canwell Committee and subsequent involvement with the academic freedom movement; and his travels to South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

The Changing Peoples of Hilltop

Oral history interview with Charles Walker by Michelle F. Treat conducted 04/24/1991. Long-time resident Charles Walker reflects back on thirty years of Hilltop history and describes the areas shifting demographics during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. A retired businessman, Walker focuses in particular on the K Street Business District and the local economic impact of the 1970s recession. He also comments on his work with the Tacoma Urban League, the Black Businessmen's Association, and the Now, Mr. Lincoln program.

The Cannabis Corner, Episode 55

"In this episode of The Cannabis Corner, Lukas and Dig give an update on Washington State's now ended legislative session for 2023.
News: The news starts off, staying in Washington, with a discussion of a new law preventing some pre-employment drug test; Followed by a look at Hawaii's latest legalization efforts, Leafly closing its newsroom and lastly the hosts talk about Oregon's falling cannabis prices.

Uncle Dig's Garden Update:
Dig gives an update on his Winter auto-flower efforts, as well as, talks about how he sorts out male and female plants in his garden. He then gives a sneak peak into what's going on in his garden this summer.

It's a Bust:
This IAB could be the most disturbing case yet, taking a closer look at an under reported case out of Tennessee where a family was ripped apart after a small cannabis bust."

The Cannabis Corner, Episode 54

"Lukas and Dig jump Episode 54 off by comparing their experiences getting their medical cannabis cards this year. The news begins with a chat about Twitter's entry into cannabis advertising. Next up the hosts cover San Diego awarding social equity grants and an update about a pair sentenced in a cannabis and cattle Ponzi scheme. Lastly, the show updates the audience on the DEA's stance on synthetic cannabinoids. Bailey Hirschburg, of WA NORML and the Cannabis Observer, joins the show to talk about cannabis legalization, WA homegrows, cannabis consumption lounges and cannabis in popular media. This It's a Bust travels south to cover four men arrested for carrying bails of cannabis across the U.S. Mexico border."

The Cannabis Corner, Episode 53

It's been a while, so Episode 53 kicks off with Dig and Lukas reintroducing themselves to the audience.

News:
A Washington State legislative update kicks off the news segment, followed by a closer look at: The FDA kicking CBD regulation over to the Congress; An Oregon story about an MSO/MCO ripping off small businesses in Oregon; And, a story out of Missouri that highlights some tips for first time cannabis consumers.

Interview:
This week Lukas interviews Chuck Olivier from Digital Balance Services about some things going on with weights and measures in the cannabis industry. They talk about increasing Federal regulatory over site of the cannabis industry, how this will affect cannabis businesses and consumers and the big question everyone wants to know, why a cannabis ounce is 28 grams and not 32 grams.

It's a Bust:
IAB travels to Oklahoma where a man was arrested with 167 pounds of cannabis in his car.

Listen to the Cannabis Corner Episode 53

This episode of The Cannabis Corner is brought to you by Advocates for Medical Cannabis

The Cannabis Corner, Episode 52

"Episode 52 get's started with a discussion about the ailing cannabis industry
News:
The news takes a look at Kentucky's efforts to legalize medical cannabis; How Republicans could hijack cannabis policy from Democrats; the Alabama medical cannabis license outlook and lastly, the status of cannabis policy in Amsterdam.
Interview:
For this week's interview, Lukas speaks with Dean Schwartz, founder and CEO of Bud Club USA, about the benefits of homegrowing, some tips for folks wanting to try homegrowing for the first time and how easy and fun it is to get started growing cannabis at home.
Review:
For this episode, Lukas has the pleasure of reviewing a Bud Club USA grow kit.
It's a Bust:
This IAB looks at some startling cannabis arrest stats out of Indiana.
This episode of The Cannabis Corner is brought to you by Quality West Cannabis"

The Cannabis Corner, Episode 51

"The news kicks off with a discussion about New York's new cannabis market and the state's emerging "gray market." Followed by a closer look at decriminalization efforts in Ireland and Pennsylvania' subsidizing low income seniors medical cannabis. Lastly, the pair share where Oregon's psilocybin legalization efforts stand after the November elections. This week The Cannabis Corner welcomes Gregory Foster of the Cannabis Observer. Gregory and Lukas discuss Washington cannabis topics like the Social Equity in Cannabis task Force, a possible THC limit bill this session in Olympia, traceability in Washington and other WA centered topics. Lukas reviews Grenco Science's new G-Pen Elite 2 dry cannabis vaporizer. Tune in to hear how the device works, his favorite features and "Can the Elite 2 make "clouds." IAB follows a case in Ohio and Pennsylvania where cannabis was found being shipped via rail from Mexico in New Ford Fusions."

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