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Tue, Oct 20, 2009 -- 9:00 AM

Obama and Medical Marijuana


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The Obama administration announced yesterday that it will not go after medical-marijuana users and suppliers if they conform to state laws. We get reactions from interest groups and discuss what this might mean for California.

Host: Michael Krasny

Guests:

  • Joel Hay, professor of pharmaceutical economics and policy at USC's School of Pharmacy
  • Rory Little, professor at UC Hastings College of the Law
  • Scott McGregor, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of California during the Bush administration
  • Susan Manheimer, police chief for the city of San Mateo and first vice president of the California Police Chiefs Association
  • Tamar Todd, staff attorney for the Drug Policy Alliance

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