Chicagoist Podcast 6/1 - Media & Marijuana

By Karl Klockars in Arts & Entertainment on Jun 1, 2009 7:30PM

Welcome to June, everyone! What better way to ease your way into the summer months than with another entry to the Chicagoist Podcast Series! Even after a stellar night at the Whistler, we sobered up enough to put together a podcast. Next year I'll remember to get some drunken voicemails to plug into the 'cast. This week, we're spanning the Chicago area and coming up with conversations about saving journalism and providing joints to the diseased.

First off, EIC Marcus Gilmer (whom some of you no doubt met at Saturday night's Chicagoist shindig) joins the Podcast Series once again to talk about his appearance at IFC's Make Media Matter panel discussion. What's it like sharing a stage with Carol Marin and Carl Bernstein? Was everyone indignant at the presence of "the web guy?" And is Carol Marin watching us post...right now?

Following that, should Illinois legalize medical marijuana? Is it just a first step for decriminalization? What are the political repercussions for the bill? What's the process to move it forward? All of these things will be explored with State Senator William Haine, who sponsored the legislation. Also: What would be the repercussions for Chicago? Get your cards and letters ready for your local legislator.

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