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Is There a Bipartisan Truce in the War on Drugs?

Marijuana is still prohibited under federal law, but President Obama calls it no worse than alcohol. Some red states are on the way to medical use and decriminalization.

By Warren Olney • Jan 28, 2014 • 51m Listen

Marijuana is still prohibited under federal law, but President Obama calls it no worse than alcohol. In fact, red states are among those on the way to medical use and decriminalization. We hear about the shifting politics of the war on drugs. Also, Ukraine's prime minister resigns, and remembering Pete Seeger.

Texas Governor Rick Perry (C) participates in a panel on 'The Drugs Dilemma' at the 2014 World Economic Forum. Photo courtesy of World Economic Forum

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
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Producer, 'One year Later'
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KCRW
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To the Point

Is There a Bipartisan Truce in the War on Drugs?

Marijuana is still prohibited under federal law, but President Obama calls it no worse than alcohol. Some red states are on the way to medical use and decriminalization.

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To the Point

Is There a Bipartisan Truce in the War on Drugs?

Marijuana is still prohibited under federal law, but President Obama calls it no worse than alcohol. Some red states are on the way to medical use and decriminalization.

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