A Cultural Baggage Tribute to ret Deputy Chief of Los Angeles, Stephen Michael Downing, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, mentor, friend, and champion of justice, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025.  Born October 28, 1938, in Hanford, California, he was married to Adrienne, the love of his life, for 67 years. There will be an intimate family celebration of life.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to organizations that support criminal justice reform or programs that aid vulnerable youth. He will be deeply missed and forever loved. Our guests discuss Steve's life history are Diane Goldstein the Executive Director of LEAP and ret. Superior Court Judge James P. Gray.

Host Becker is joined by Canadian Barrister Eugene Oscapella, Chris Bennett the author and activist as well as Vivian McPeak who for decades was in charge of the Seattle Hempfest.

Dr. David Herzberg, professor of history and director of the drugs, health and society program at the University at Buffalo wrote a recent Op-ed for the NY Times "I Am a Drug Historian. Trump Is Wrong About Fentanyl in Almost Every Way" + Neill Franklin, former Director of Law Enforcement Action Partnership, Rep Roger Goodman representing state of Washinton.

Fascists Hate Trans, Gays & Migrants. Doctor Tracy Blevins re trans sexual prejudice & Doctor Richard Andrews and Eric Sterling, former counsel for Committee on the Judiciary, US House of Representatives.

 Clay Conrad author Jury Nullification.  Topics include the rise of Fascism and blatant lies from the Trump crime family. + Juries have been delivering independent verdicts in the interest of justice for over 800 years, serving as the final check on government's power to pass unjust, immoral, or oppressive laws that leave citizens at the mercy of sometimes jaded or corrupt courts and legislatures. This was what the Founding Fathers feared, and this is the reason why they guaranteed trial by jury three times in the Constitution – more than any other right.

Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke joins us for the half hour to discuss Trumps Fascist war on reality, Trumps rising number of murders on the high seas and much more. He works to sign up new voters. Please visit PoweredXPeople.Org

Atty Omar Figaroa & Chris Conrad. Omar seeks cases dealing with cannabis and psychedelics. Conrad is a cannabis expert, author and publisher.

For No Kings Day the panel includes John Urquhart former Sheriff of Seattle and Josh James of "Montana Propaganda" fame. 

24 Year Anniversary:  Howard Wooldridge joins host Becker to discuss Drug Truth, forthcoming No Kings Day, his recent trip to Europe and changes to drug laws around the world.

Doug Mcvay & Paul Stanford. Paul Stanford is an American marijuana activist and the founder of The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation, THCF Medical Clinics, and the Campaign for the Restoration and Regulation of Hemp. Doug is a reporter for DTN media, produces Century of Lies and other programs for KBOO radio.