The 50th Anniversary of the War on Drugs
The 50th anniversary of the War on (Those People Using Non-Pharmaceutical, Non-Alcoholic, Tobacco-Free) Drugs, with audio from President Richard Nixon's declaration on live TV, June 17, 1971.
Idaho's Marijuana Podcast
Veteran marijuana activist and podcaster "Radical" Russ Belville records this cannabis news, interview, and comedy podcast live from the Treasure Valley on the border of America's Last Absolute Prohibition State—Idaho. Russ brings you a unique look at the thriving cannabis industry in Ontario, Oregon—Idaho's cannabis capital—and the fight to end Idaho's antiquated marijuana prohibition laws for medical marijuana patients and adult cannabis consumers alike. Hear from growers, researchers, businesspeople, doctors, patients, politicians, activists and more.
Latest Podcast Episode
You Can’t Blame Legalization When Prohibition Still Exists
CALM blames legalization for Portland pot robbery gone bad when it's Texas' prohibition that caused it; "Joints for Jabs" falls flat because we do not "treat marijuana like alcohol"; Wyoming activists to mirror Idaho marijuana strategy.
Ninth Anniversary Special: The Year of Legalization
Ninth Anniversary Special with 2012 clips from Mason Tvert forecasting Amendment 64, Gov. Hickenlooper's reaction to legalization; Rant: Gooding cop tazes, roughs-up 78-year-old man.
Jeckyll & Hyde: What Prohibs Think Marijuana Does
How prohibitionists think marijuana affects people; SCOTUS decides retrying non-unanimous jury verdicts would be too much hassle; Red State Roundup, how Idaho's falling behind.
The Confederacy is More Liberal on Marijuana than Idaho
The former Confederate states are now more liberal than Idaho on marijuana; The Lodge/Crane Idaho Marijuana Petition Station in Ontario; Unmarried Sex: Illegal in Idaho· Unless You're Gay!
Red State Courts Killing Marijuana Reform
Mississippi the latest red state to kill marijuana initiative through courts; Two bills attacking marijuana initiatives in Idaho remain; Allen Russell, the "no one" serving life in prison for marijuana possession.
Idaho House Passes Marijuana Censorship Bill in One Day
Idaho State Sen. C. Scott Grow is back with a bill aimed at banning Oregon marijuana companies from advertising in Idaho.
Idaho’s First 4/20 Educational Rally at the Capitol
Jackee Winters and Russ Belville talking Idaho MedMJ on Humboldt Radio; 4/20 Rally at the Idaho State Capitol; New decrim and legalization initiatives for Idaho.
Dedicated to the Memory of Steve Fox
Remembering Steve Fox; Idaho's constitutional drug prohibition amendment is defeated.
Debunking North Idaho Reefer Madness
Idaho hemp bill doesn't legalize hemp; DMX was dosed with crack in blunt at 14 by adult mentor; Coeur d'Alene reefer madness debunked.
New York Legalized Marijuana!
Details of New York Legalization; Debunking Florida's THC Cap Proposal; Prohibs Want NRA to Blame Mass Shootings on Pot.
Biden’s First Marijuana Act Is To Fire Staffers For Admitting Using It
Biden Administration fires five staffers for pot use; New York legalization will include home grow, social consumption; Jim Crow 2.0 in Georgia.
Ammon Bundy Learns What Pot Smokers Know: Jail Sucks!
Ammon Bundy learns that jail sucks; Biden admin fires five staffers over past marijuana use; behind the pot and PTSD study.
My Appearance on KIDO’s The Kevin Miller Show
Testimony against HJR 4; appearance on Kevin Miller Show; responding to supporters of prohibition in Idaho.
Ontario’s Not Happy With Only $250,000/Month From Idaho Pot Smokers
Russ's testimony on an in-state signature gathering bill; Ontario city leaders begging for even more Idaho marijuana tax money.
Idaho is Ground Zero for GOP Initiative Suppression
My testimony on industrial hemp bill in Idaho; Idaho is Ground Zero for GOP Initiative Suppression; Debunking Kevin Sabet's New York Testimony.
Idaho Legislature Wants To Make Marijuana Initiatives Impossible
Full coverage on the hearing for SB 1110, the bill to increase signature gathering requirements for petitions like the Idaho Medical Marijuana Act.
The Russ Belville Show 2021-02-12
In-depth analysis of the Sgt. Jeremy Kitzhaber Medical Marijuana Act in Idaho.
The Russ Belville Show 2021-02-05
Full coverage of the Idaho Senate's 24–11 vote supporting a constitutional amendment to place drug prohibition in the Idaho Constitution.
The Russ Belville Show 2021-01-29
Audio highlights from the Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee debate on SJR 101, a proposed constitutional amendment to forever ban medical marijuana in the state of Idaho.
The Russ Belville Show 2021-01-22
Idaho State Senator C. Scott Grow is desperate to enshrine marijuana prohibition into the state constitution. But it's not the first time Idaho legislators were willing to shred the state constitution for fear of a successful marijuana legalization initiative.
The Russ Belville Show 2021-01-08
My reaction to the treacherous president inciting an insurrection at the US Capitol; naming and shaming the right wing white nationalists who desecrated the Capitol.
The Russ Belville Show 2021-01-01
My New Years Day special features a look back at the marijuana activists we lost in 2020. Part One includes Subcool, Charlotte Figi, and Dr. Lester Grinspoon.
The Russ Belville Show 2020-12-18
Jay-Z Has Some Expensive Weed to Sell You; High School Drug Use Rates Lowest Ever Recorded; Legalization Depends on Two Georgia Democrats Winning.
The Russ Belville Show 2020-12-11
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. stands up for legalization; Pt. 1 of interview with Anthony Johnson on his 20-year activism career; Home grow is a must for marijuana legalization.
The Russ Belville Show 2020-12-04
House passes MORE Act; Idaho cops admits why they hate legalization; Pt 1 of interview with Robert Platshorn on Marijuana Lifers; Idaho's Self-Destructive Marijuana Prohibition.
The Russ Belville Show 2020-11-27
DATA: Seniors fastest growing marijuana users; RANT: Project SAMUEL's Attack on Marijuana Equity; INTERVIEW: Diane Goldstein from LEAP on "Police for Reform"
The Russ Belville Show 2020-11-20
Mexico, Argentina updates; Jorge Cervantes on Mexico, Colombia (2017); Jack Herer's last speech; Rant: Hempvana's CBD bait'n'switch.
The Russ Belville Show 2020-11-13
Interview: Keith Stroup on NORML at 50; New Gallup Poll and Legal+Medical State Census; Mushroom parties at Dave Chappelle's gigs
The Russ Belville Show 2020-11-06
The Worst Day in Kevin Sabet's Career. America's Last Absolute Prohibition State. Will Democrats finally embrace marijuana legalization?
The Russ Belville Show 2020-10-27
Get caught up to date with my Marijuana Election Night 2020 Preview Special, airing right before our live coverage of the night's drug and criminal justice votes.
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