This is an interview I did in early 2018 with the late Rico Stover, Classical guitar master. At the time, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, tried to remove policy and budget protections that had shielded state-legal marijuana activity, aiming to restore broad federal enforcement discretion. Rico wanted to share his views on the benefits of Cannibus and we go back to the 1930’s and Rico introduces us to “Scary” Harry Anslinger and how and why he made Cannabis illegal. This interview originally was for a radio show I had on the ROOT- KTRT 97.5 Twisp. I knew Rico was a good guitar player, but at the time of this interview, I had no idea the width and breadth of his knowledge and skill! He also was the inspiration for and started the Acoustic Music Group MAMA, Methow Acoustic Music Association that formed in 2018 and is still going strong today! (we meet the first Sunday of the month at Cove 2 in Twisp). I was fortunate to be able to have the conversation with Rico because he passed away a year later on Feb 3rd 2019. My main goal in sharing this is to share the link below. There is a detailed documentary of Rico’s life available on YouTube. I highly recommend checking it out! Blessings to you Rico! It is and was an honor to know you! RIP

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