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Powerful special interests and you mentioned, you know, a lot of major large global-scale questions, such as the war on drugs generally. in "cannabi-onomics," my task is more modest, to point out that with herbal cannabis or marijuana, it's widely consumed, grown in all 50 states, it's been estimated by several major studies as being a major cash crop in the united states. one study suggested it was more valuable than corn and wheat combined. and in california, another study suggested that it was more valuable than the grapes crop in connection with the wine industry. so, clearly, there is a m...

Abuse, self-abuse, and other things. how do you reconcile the obvious mind-altering, potential for abuse, whether it's with this or alcohol or anything else. >> well, first of all, there are numerous products on the market that have risks. and, you know, not the least of which which are mind-altering and tobacco as well. there are numerous products on the market that have risk. obviously, regulation is designed to minimize those risks. during alcohol prohibition, alcohol is for more dangerous than it was today. although, admittedly, it's dangerous enough as it was today. the problem with those...

Some of the medicines that are prescribed for serious conditions, and whether in some cases, the side effect profile might be more preferable with herbal cannabis. >> and what of those that could be concerned on the special interest side that the legalization of cannabis is a threat to the profitability of the private prison system, i think 50% of those incarcerated are on minor drug offenses. it is a threat to the ability of the government to fund the war on terror or the war on drugs, excuse me, without having to disclose the flow of money, because of the illegality of the structure, meaning...

effectively will not affect my ability to serve as commander in chief. >> dr. sanjay gupta will join us for a reality check. but up first, live action in the house of representatives and how it impacts a search for a deal to keep the government from a default most economist say could derail the already fragile recovery. this hour you see right there live debate. the house is expected by the end of this hour to pass the republican majority's cut, cap and balance plan. it would cut federal spending, then cap that spending and the house republicans also want a constitutional amendment...