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Ethics Professors: Purple Haze And Protests

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John Denver’s “Rocky Mountain High” is Colorado’s state song, and the marijuana legalization law that went into effect this year might be what the late musician had in mind.

On Thursday's Up to Date, the Ethics Professors return to discuss the problems that surround marijuana, which is still illegal under federal law, but increasingly accepted in many states. Also on their slate is a look at anti-government protests in Ukraine and Thailand.

Guests:

  • Wayne Vaught, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Center for Applied and Professional Ethics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City
  • Clancy Martin, professor of philosophy at the University of Missouri-Kansas City
  • Wayne Lucas, retired professor of criminal justice and criminology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City
When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
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