Which Way, L.A.?

Competing Medical Marijuana Bans Move Forward

Despite passage of California's Prop 215, medical marijuana is illegal under federal law. LA's latest effort attempts to balance risk of legal action with patient demand.

By Warren Olney • May 31, 2012 • 50m Listen

It's been 16 years since California voters approved medical marijuana, creating a nightmare for cities all over the state. Any form of the drug is illegal under federal law, and the Obama administration has surprised them all with a selective crackdown. We hear about LA's latest effort to reconcile the risk of legal action with patient demand. Also, the "other five" candidates for Los Angeles County District Attorney. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Syria and agonizing questions with no good answers.

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Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Anna Scott
Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Andrea Brody
Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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Which Way, L.A.?

Competing Medical Marijuana Bans Move Forward

Despite passage of California's Prop 215, medical marijuana is illegal under federal law. LA's latest effort attempts to balance risk of legal action with patient demand.

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Which Way, L.A.?

Competing Medical Marijuana Bans Move Forward

Despite passage of California's Prop 215, medical marijuana is illegal under federal law. LA's latest effort attempts to balance risk of legal action with patient demand.

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