A new edition of Jack Herer's famous book The Emperor Wears No Clothes is now available — in print and as an e-book for the first-time.

Originally published in 1985, the book has been called the Bible of Hemp, and rightly so. It gives a rich history of the plant, from the early days of civilization, to its importance in early American life, plus it goes deep into the misinformation campaigns and policy decisions made by the federal government in cahoots with industry that resulted in 80 years of prohibition.

The book also does a great job of explaining how and why hemp — through farming and manufacturing — can save the world with its promise of healing for individuals, economies, communities and the environment.

This week's show is a conversation with the editors of the new edition, Bruce Michael Dietzen and Dan Herer, son of the author who passed away in 2010. The new edition has been updated to reflect the recent changes in hemp policy and the e-book is full of interactive links and videos that add a whole new dimension to the book.

Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Emperor-Wears-No-Clothes-Marijuana-ebook-dp-B086N2Q318/dp/B086N2Q318

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