Topic: Edible Marijuana

Steve Bannon was sentenced to four months in prison for contempt of Congress, though the sentence is delayed pending an appeal. In a separate news item, veterinarians report an increase in pets being hospitalized for marijuana poisoning, likely due to the ingestion of discarded edibles. The hosts joke that the real tragedy is the "waste of good weed" when pets accidentally consume it.

A Toronto police officer, Vittorio Dominelli, resigned and pleaded guilty after consuming marijuana edibles while on duty and calling for medical help because he "thought he was dying." The incident highlights the risks of improper dosing with edible products, which can take hours to take effect. The hosts emphasize the need for better consumer education regarding the potency and delayed onset of cannabis-infused foods.

Canada officially legalized recreational marijuana, becoming the second country in the world to do so. However, the rollout includes strict regulations that vary by province, and some regions like Washington State are moving to ban marijuana edibles due to safety concerns. The Canadian government also announced plans to pardon those with past convictions for minor possession.

A new trend in California involves pairing specific wines with marijuana strains, similar to traditional wine and cheese tastings. While some suggest pairing sweet wines like Sauternes with cannabis, others propose infusing chocolate edibles with Cabernet Sauvignon. The trend is seen as a sign of the growing commercialization and normalization of the marijuana industry in legal states.

Nevada officially launched legal recreational marijuana sales, with dispensaries in Las Vegas seeing massive crowds. The law allows adults to purchase up to one ounce of flower, though public consumption remains illegal, creating a potential conflict for the high volume of tourists expected to drive the market.

John C. Dvorak recounts visiting several new marijuana dispensaries to verify his wife's observations about the customer base. He describes the shops as reminiscent of old-fashioned drugstores and notes a high volume of edible products. Dvorak observes that the vast majority of customers are elderly women seeking CBD products for health reasons, rather than young recreational users.

A meetup in Boulder, Colorado, featured a high concentration of listeners identifying as being on the autism or Asperger's spectrum. The discussion transitions to the legality of marijuana, specifically "Chiba Chews" edibles obtained in Colorado. Caution is noted regarding transporting these items across the border into Wyoming, where laws are stricter.

Colorado marked its first year of recreational marijuana legalization amidst lawsuits from neighboring Oklahoma and Nebraska over the law's impact. Governor John Hickenlooper described the state as a "social laboratory." While the state has seen significant tax revenue, concerns remain regarding the regulation of marijuana-infused edibles and their potential health risks.

CNN reports on the dangers of marijuana edibles in Colorado following the legalization of recreational pot, citing incidents of delirium and accidental deaths. The media coverage focuses on the difficulty of dosing and the similarity between THC-infused treats and regular candy. The reporting is criticized as "Reefer Madness" style propaganda designed to instill fear and justify stricter government regulation of the burgeoning industry.

Sean Hannity is criticized for his fundraising efforts for the Tea Party Patriots, which is seen as a conflict of interest. Meanwhile, a news trend emerges regarding dogs accidentally eating marijuana edibles. This is identified as the fourth "dog story" of the week, suggesting a shift in media focus from "saving the kids" to "saving the pets."