Cannabis may soon be reclassified on the federal level to acknowledge the drug’s medicinal benefits. Attorney General Merrick Garland made the recommendation last week. Reclassification could mean big changes for states where cannabis is legally sold, as well as new opportunities for research.

We speak with author and journalist Baynard Woods about repairing the harms of the War on Drugs. Read his essay in Baltimore Magazine: "How I Learned to Care for a Plant That Long Cared for Me."

Cannabis may soon be reclassified on the federal level to acknowledge the drug’s medicinal benefits. Attorney General Merrick Garland made the recommendation last week. Reclassification could mean big changes for states where cannabis is legally sold, as well as new opportunities for research.
We speak with author and journalist <a href="https://baynardwoods.net/">Baynard Woods</a> about repairing the harms of the War on Drugs. Read his essay in Baltimore Magazine: <a href="https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/community/essay-growing-your-own-weed-to-subvert-corporate-cannabis/">"How I Learned to Care for a Plant That Long Cared for Me."</a>

Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you?d like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you?d like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org" target="_blank">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

On The Record

Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

Federal government takes step toward easing cannabis restrictions

Nurse Vanessa Battista shares a powerful story about what she learned from Colin, a young man dying of cancer.

Listen to more tales from the Stoop Storytelling Series. Search the archives or check out the podcast.

The next Stoop event is June 27th at the Creative Alliance in Highlandtown. The Stoop Storytelling Series, in partnership with the Queer Jewish Arts Festival, will present, "B-more Proud: Queer Tales of Charm City!"

Nurse Vanessa Battista shares a powerful story about what she learned from Colin, a young man dying of cancer.
Listen to more tales from the <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/">Stoop Storytelling Series</a>. Search the <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/listen/">archives</a> or check out the <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/podcasts/">podcast</a>.
The next Stoop event is June 27th at the <a href="https://creativealliance.org/">Creative Alliance</a> in Highlandtown. The Stoop Storytelling Series, in partnership with the <a href="https://gordoncenter.com/program/queer-jewish-arts-festival/">Queer Jewish Arts Festival</a>, will present, "<a href="https://creativealliance.org/event/stoop-stories-bmore-proud-queer-tales-of-charm-city/">B-more Proud: Queer Tales of Charm City!</a>"

Stories from the Stoop: A nurse bears witness

Storytelling is an opportunity to share universal lessons about the human condition. Phill Branch is the founder and creative director of Baltimore Story Fest. He previews the groups performing this weekend at the Baltimore Theater Project and shares how to craft an exceptional story. 

Schedule:
May 17 @ 8pm – Perfect Liars Club
May 18 @ 8pm – Mortified
May 19 @ 4pm – What I Learned in Therapy

Storytelling is an opportunity to share universal lessons about the human condition. <a href="https://phillbranch.com/">Phill Branch</a> is the founder and creative director of <a href="https://www.theatreproject.org/baltimore-story-fest/">Baltimore Story Fest</a>. He previews the groups performing this weekend at the <a href="https://www.theatreproject.org/">Baltimore Theater Project</a> and shares how to craft an exceptional story. 
Schedule: May 17 @ 8pm – Perfect Liars Club May 18 @ 8pm – Mortified May 19 @ 4pm – What I Learned in Therapy

Baltimore Story Fest spotlights tales with heart

Here's a Stoop Story from Rebecca Fielding about her son, Enzo, and how entering into his world exposed her to much beauty and joy. You can find more information -- including live events and the Stoop podcast -- at Stoopstorytelling.com.

Here's a Stoop Story from Rebecca Fielding about her son, Enzo, and how entering into his world exposed her to much beauty and joy. You can find more information -- including live events and the Stoop podcast -- at <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/">Stoopstorytelling.com.</a>

Federal government takes step toward easing cannabis restrictions

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