The RadicalRuss Show

The RadicalRuss Show

Veteran marijuana activist and podcaster "Radical" Russ Belville records this politics and culture podcast live every Friday at Noon Pacific from the Indulge Bilingual Multimedia Studios in the Rogue Valley Mall of Medford, Oregon. Russ takes his unique "Red State Refugee" look at the current topics of sex, drugs, rock'n'roll, politics, religion, and sports, as well as a deep dive into a topical issue in his signature Radical Rant. Russ also speaks with local, regional, and national guests, focusing on introducing progressive politics to apolitical conservatives, and features local musicians and artists from the State of Jefferson region of Southern Oregon & Northern California. And every week, Russ will have a new reason to avoid his home state of Idaho.

Episodes

February 7, 2025 8 mins

I am unable to provide my full show experience, thanks to inclement weather delaying the delivery of critical tech infrastructure. This is just a quick hello from my laptop camera and mic.

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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.

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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.

The post You Can’t Blame Legalization When Prohibition Still Exists appeared first on RadicalRuss.com.

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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.

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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 post Jeckyll & Hyde: What Prohibs Think Marijuana Does appeared first on RadicalRuss.com.

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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!

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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.

The post Red State Courts Killing Marijuana Reform appeared first on RadicalRuss.com.

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Idaho State Sen. C. Scott Grow is back with a bill aimed at banning Oregon marijuana companies from advertising in Idaho.

The post Idaho House Passes Marijuana Censorship Bill in One Day appeared first on RadicalRuss.com.

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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.

The post Idaho’s First 4/20 Educational Rally at the Capitol appeared first on RadicalRuss.com.

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April 17, 2021 60 mins

Remembering Steve Fox; Idaho's constitutional drug prohibition amendment is defeated.

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April 10, 2021 60 mins

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.

The post Debunking North Idaho Reefer Madness appeared first on RadicalRuss.com.

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April 3, 2021 60 mins

Details of New York Legalization; Debunking Florida's THC Cap Proposal; Prohibs Want NRA to Blame Mass Shootings on Pot.

The post New York Legalized Marijuana! appeared first on RadicalRuss.com.

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Biden Administration fires five staffers for pot use; New York legalization will include home grow, social consumption; Jim Crow 2.0 in Georgia.

The post Biden’s First Marijuana Act Is To Fire Staffers For Admitting Using It appeared first on RadicalRuss.com.

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Ammon Bundy learns that jail sucks; Biden admin fires five staffers over past marijuana use; behind the pot and PTSD study.

The post Ammon Bundy Learns What Pot Smokers Know: Jail Sucks! appeared first on RadicalRuss.com.

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Testimony against HJR 4; appearance on Kevin Miller Show; responding to supporters of prohibition in Idaho.

The post My Appearance on KIDO’s The Kevin Miller Show appeared first on RadicalRuss.com.

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Russ's testimony on an in-state signature gathering bill; Ontario city leaders begging for even more Idaho marijuana tax money.

The post Ontario’s Not Happy With Only $250,000/Month From Idaho Pot Smokers appeared first on RadicalRuss.com.

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My testimony on industrial hemp bill in Idaho; Idaho is Ground Zero for GOP Initiative Suppression; Debunking Kevin Sabet's New York Testimony.

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Full coverage on the hearing for SB 1110, the bill to increase signature gathering requirements for petitions like the Idaho Medical Marijuana Act.

The post Idaho Legislature Wants To Make Marijuana Initiatives Impossible appeared first on RadicalRuss.com.

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February 15, 2021 60 mins

In-depth analysis of the Sgt. Jeremy Kitzhaber Medical Marijuana Act in Idaho.

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February 6, 2021 60 mins

Full coverage of the Idaho Senate's 24–11 vote supporting a constitutional amendment to place drug prohibition in the Idaho Constitution.

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