The Pitfalls of Legalizing Marijuana

Faith and Politics by Michael Pauley

Aug 30, 202250:39Religion & Spirituality

Co-hosts Michael Pauley and Chris Motz welcome guest Emily Leedom, Executive Director of the Lourdes Center in the Diocese of Sioux Falls, for a discussion of Initiated Measure 27, a ballot measure that would legalize re...

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