Smart Talk: Focus on measles, medical marijuana, domestic violence Super Bowl ad

What to look for on Smart Talk Friday, January 30, 2015:

Friday’s Smart Talk features discussions on measles, medical marijuana, an anti-domestic violence and sexual assault campaign during the Super Bowl, and Capitol Week-in-Review with WITF’s Capitol Bureau Chief Mary Wilson.

Measles is a viral infection that was thought to be eradicated. Within the past month though, hundreds of cases are suspected – mostly in the western part of the country. The outbreak is being traced to Disneyland in California. However, the Pennsylvania Department of Health warned of possible measles exposures in Cumberland and Franklin Counties. Appearing on the program to answer questions about measles is Dr. John Goldman, an infectious disease specialist with Pinnacle Health.

A bill was re-introduced in the state senate this week to legalize marijuana oil for the treatment of several diseases and conditions. The proposal died in the last session of the legislature but got a boost when new Gov. Tom Wolf said he supports medical marijuana. Republican Senator Mike Folmer of Lebanon County is one of the bill’s sponsors and joins us.

There are many people who will watch the Super Bowl this Sunday for the commercials rather than the game itself. Most of the more memorable ones are humorous or cute. One that will air during the first quarter of the game is neither. A NO MORE spot against domestic violence and sexual assault is scheduled at that time. Peg Dierkers, the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence talks about why it’s so important.

For information about the free vaccine clinics today and tomorrow mentioned on today’s show, please see this article from Penn Live.