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Olney in L.A.

The post-Trump 411 on 420

"Good people don't smoke marijuana," according to Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions. He's Donald Trump's pick for Attorney General. What will that mean for California?

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By Warren Olney • Jan 13, 2017 • 7m Listen

President-elect Donald Trump's choice for the top law enforcement job is a man with a clear history of opposition to marijuana. Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions believes, "we need grown-ups in charge in Washington to say marijuana is not the kind of thing that ought to be legalized." If he's confirmed as Attorney General will he enforce federal marijuana laws in the state of California.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Jennifer Wolfe

    KCRW Berlin Coordinator

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    Robert Capecchi

    Marijuana Policy Project

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    Kevin Sabet

    University of Florida / Smart Approaches to Marijuana

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