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Interview- Tommy Chong: American Marijuana Prisoner, Sage of Truth

From: NORML Foundation
Length: 00:13:10

Tommy Chong interviews about his new book the I Chong: Meditations from the Joint on NORML's weekday Podcast. The book was written during Tommy's 9- month prison stay, something that has had a profound effect on the legendary Actor, Comedian and Author. Read the full description.
Tommy Chong- Chris Goldstein 9-1-06 NORML
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Piece Description

Produced for NORML's Daily Audio Stash, a weekday 30-minute audio podcast. Tommy Chong interviews about his new book the I Chong: Meditations from the Joint with Audio Stash Host Chris Goldstein.The book was written during Tommy's 9- month prison stay and it is a spectacular read. Presenting a completely unique style, each sentence is a laser beam of condensed reality and humor. Beginning with a starkly honest narration of his childhood to his daily experiences with the other inmates, it is at once a heart-felt autobiography and a stinging first-person account of being a Drug War prisoner in America. Tommy has transcended celebrity and now become a Sage of Truth, cherishing Honesty above all else. Join Tommy Chong and Audio Stash host Chris Goldstein for a discussion of Tommy's prison stay, the other inmates, fasting, the Drug War and the difference between the US and Canada. Having experienced America Marijuana Oppression to it's fullest, Chong's spirit and regard of pot are perhaps stronger than ever... NORML's Daily Audio Stash Podcast, a weekday 30-minute audio program ranks in the Top 20 Podcasts on iTunes in the Government & Organizations Category and serves over 30, 000 MP3 downloads each week. More information at www.normlaudiostash.com

Broadcast History

9-1-06 on NORML's Daily Audio Stash podcast

Timing and Cues

This interview was originaly aired on the NORML Foundation podcasts. more information available at www.norml.org/podcast

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