In this conversation, Carlos interviews Executive Director of the Maryland Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (Maryland NORML), Luke Jones, a prominent advocate for cannabis legalization in Maryland. They discuss the evolution of cannabis legislation, the impact of federal laws on state regulations, and the economic implications of the cannabis industry. Luke shares insights on the challenges faced by small producers and the importance of allowing small producers to procure license. The conversation emphasizes the need for a more inclusive and community-focused approach to cannabis legislation in Maryland.

Luke Jones:

• Maryland NORML
• Weed Wars: Maryland's Monopoly
• MCA Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Data Dashboard

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This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 12/24!

In this conversation, Carlos interviews Executive Director of the Maryland Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (Maryland NORML), Luke Jones, a prominent advocate for cannabis legalization in Maryland. They discuss the evolution of cannabis legislation, the impact of federal laws on state regulations, and the economic implications of the cannabis industry. Luke shares insights on the challenges faced by small producers and the importance of allowing small producers to procure license. The conversation emphasizes the need for a more inclusive and community-focused approach to cannabis legislation in Maryland.

Luke Jones:

• Maryland NORML
• Weed Wars: Maryland's Monopoly
• MCA Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Data Dashboard

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In this episode of the Left-Handed Leftist podcast, Carlos discusses the recent ballot initiatives in Colorado, Texas and California that focused on universal school meals, regressive taxation, and redistricting. He also discuss the need for universal social safety net programs and the benefits of progressive taxation. He contrasts this with Texas's regressive taxation policies that favor corporations and the wealthy. The conversation also touches on the issue of gerrymandering and its impact on electoral integrity, advocating for reforms to ensure fair representation.

Articles/Clips

• Colorado free school meals
• Texas progressive taxation ban
• California redistricting

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This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 12/17!

In this episode of the Left-Handed Leftist podcast, Carlos discusses the recent ballot initiatives in Colorado, Texas and California that focused on universal school meals, regressive taxation, and redistricting. He also discuss the need for universal social safety net programs and the benefits of progressive taxation. He contrasts this with Texas's regressive taxation policies that favor corporations and the wealthy. The conversation also touches on the issue of gerrymandering and its impact on electoral integrity, advocating for reforms to ensure fair representation.

Articles/Clips

• Colorado free school meals
• Texas progressive taxation ban
• California redistricting

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In this engaging conversation, host Carlos and guest Barry O'Connell discuss a range of topics around the political landscape of Maryland. They delve into MD Gov. Wes Moore's "Leave No One Behind Slate", the historical context of the Great Migration, and offer differing opinions on reparations. The conversation also discusses the horrific practices of the health insurance industry.

Barry O'Connell:

• Maryland Wire Substack
• Everybody's Maryland Politics Facebook Group

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This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 12/10!

In this engaging conversation, host Carlos and guest Barry O'Connell discuss a range of topics around the political landscape of Maryland. They delve into MD Gov. Wes Moore's "Leave No One Behind Slate", the historical context of the Great Migration, and offer differing opinions on reparations. The conversation also discusses the horrific practices of the health insurance industry.

Barry O'Connell:

• Maryland Wire Substack
• Everybody's Maryland Politics Facebook Group

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In this episode of the Left-Handed Leftist Podcast, Carlos discusses critical issues surrounding housing, including the detrimental impact of Wall Street on the housing market, the necessity for social housing, the importance of rent stabilization, and the implications of the abundance agenda as neoliberal corporate propaganda. The conversation highlights the struggles faced by renters and the need for systemic change to ensure housing is treated as a human right rather than a commodity.

Articles/clips:

• Private equity killing housing markets
• Rockville rent stabilization fight
• Abundance corporate backing

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This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 12/3!

In this episode of the Left-Handed Leftist Podcast, Carlos discusses critical issues surrounding housing, including the detrimental impact of Wall Street on the housing market, the necessity for social housing, the importance of rent stabilization, and the implications of the abundance agenda as neoliberal corporate propaganda. The conversation highlights the struggles faced by renters and the need for systemic change to ensure housing is treated as a human right rather than a commodity.

Articles/clips:

• Private equity killing housing markets
• Rockville rent stabilization fight
• Abundance corporate backing

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