My friend John Norris, he wrote a book called The Hidden War, and he was a fish game officer and basically wanted to be the guy that checks your fish…

Guest: Chamath Palihapitiya

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Chamath Palihapitiya is a venture capitalist, engineer, and CEO of Social Capital. https://chamath.substack.com

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Tell Your Kids

Alex Berntsen

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The Hidden War

John Norris

The host mentions 'The Hidden War' to illustrate the complexities and dangers surrounding illegal drug cultivation an…

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Tell Your Kids

Alex Berntsen

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“Alex Berntsen wrote a great book about marijuana and its effects called Tell Your Kids, which discusses the potential risks associated with marijuana use.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: marijuana and mental health

For: Parents and individuals concerned about marijuana's impact on mental health

Key quote: “Alex Berntsen wrote a great book about this called Tell Your Kids.”

The host mentions 'Tell Your Kids' by Alex Berntsen to highlight the potential mental health risks associated with marijuana use, particularly for individuals predisposed to certain conditions. The book serves as a cautionary tale about the effects of marijuana on mental health, emphasizing the need for awareness and education.

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The Hidden War

John Norris

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“John Norris wrote a book called The Hidden War, and he was a fish game officer who discovered an illegal grow up run by the cartel in National Forestland.”

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Trigger: illegal drug trade

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Key quote: “My friend John Norris, he wrote a book called The Hidden War, and he was a fish game officer and basically wanted to be the guy that checks your fishing license.”

The host mentions 'The Hidden War' to illustrate the complexities and dangers surrounding illegal drug cultivation and the involvement of cartels. The book provides a firsthand account of the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating these illegal operations in California's national forests.

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