Marijuana Tomorrow
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -From the voices who brought you Marijuana Today, comes Marijuana Tomorrow: The very best cannabis podcast in the business. Marijuana Tomorrow features news analysis of the latest developments in cannabis politics and business.
Everyone knows what happened in marijuana today, but you need to know what’s happening in Marijuana Tomorrow!
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Episode 109 - The CAOA is Finally Here...Was It Worth the Wait?
August 29, 2022 12:01 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis week we look at the historic introduction of the eagerly awaited US Senate bill to federally legalize cannabis. How does this final version of the CAOA differ from the drafts that were previously circulated, and what does it mean for the prospects of gaining bipartisan support to move this bill into law? And then we’ll look at one of the funniest stories of the summer, as Minnesota legislators made national headlines, when some of them claimed they legalized THC edibles, accidentally. B...
Episode 108 - Happy 6-3 of July! It Was a Nice Republic While It Lasted...
July 04, 2022 08:21 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis week we look at a closed door meeting held earlier this month of cannabis regulators, industry leaders and some advocates, as they attempt to strategize about a wide range of policy considerations from promoting equity in the industry, to interstate commerce, and preventing youth use, all while efforts continue in Congress to get a comprehensive bill that could get 60 votes in the Senate. And then we’ll turn our attention to some more negative economic news from some major cannabis indu...
Episode 107 - The Boies in the Band
June 16, 2022 22:25 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis week we look at some MSO’s new legal strategy to overturn the Controlled Substances Act and section 280-E of the tax code, and then we’ll turn our attention to a new study that says we’re classifying our cannabis all wrong using indica, sativa and hybrid. And finally, we’ll look at the future of cannabis on social media platforms Instagram and Tik Tok. We’ll be discussing all those stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business... As we like to say around here, “Eve...
Episode 106 - Is the Cannabis Industry Dying Already?
May 27, 2022 20:40 - 1 hour - 132 MBThis week we look at the 10 month slide in Colorado’s cannabis sales numbers. Is the 1st in the nation to legalize a canary in the coal mine when it comes to cannabis sales? And then we turn our attention to California, as Governor Newsom proposes tax cuts for the cannabis industry that some say is too little, too late. We’ll be discussing all those stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business... As we like to say around here, “Everyone knows what happened in marijuana to...
Episode 105 - Has Legalization Hit A Wall?
May 14, 2022 11:40 - 1 hour - 154 MBThis week we look at the case of Jonathan Wall, convicted in federal court for interstate cannabis commerce, and who is now facing a 10 year mandatory minimum sentence in federal prison. And then we’ll look at the problems facing Massachusetts delivery businesses, even as those licenses were set aside for social equity applicants. And finally we’ll see what Senator Chuck E. Schumer had to say at this year’s Global Cannabis March in New York City. We’ll be discussing all those stories and m...
Episode 104 - Should the Knockoffs Knock It Off?
May 06, 2022 11:20 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week we look at some famous food brands' demands to Congress to prevent copycat cannabis infused products that look like their famous trademarks. And then we look at the amount of money being spent on lobbying Congress by the various cannabis trade and drug policy groups. And what has all that spending gotten for them? We’ll be discussing all those stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business... As we like to say around here, “Everyone knows what happened in marijuana...
Episode 103 - ’Twas a 4/20 to Remember!
April 29, 2022 14:44 - 1 hour - 170 MBThis week we recap 4/20 around the country, and look at the latest comments from Senator Schumer to the National Cannabis Policy Summit. Then we take a look at the newest candidate to inhale in a campaign ad, as two red state candidates take different approaches to the cannabis issue in their state. And finally we take stock of one new survey about American cannabis attitudes and one new study from Australian researchers that attempts to explain those results. We’ll be discussing all tho...
Episode 102 - And A Very Happy 4/20 To You!
April 20, 2022 11:20 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis week we’re catching up on the developments in Congress while we’ve been on a break. Then we look ahead to what’s coming next as New Jersey gets ready to start their adult use sales from some existing dispensaries on 4/21. And finally, we look at a new poll from Politico that shows just how little most Americans care about cannabis legalization. We’ll be discussing all those stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business... As we like to say around here, “Everyone knows ...
Episode 101 - From the Archives...The B-side of My Interview with Brian ”Box” Brown
April 10, 2022 22:47 - 17 minutes - 31.2 MBThe show is still on a brief hiatus but I didn't want to leave you without any Marijuana Tomorrow content to step to, so here's a dip into our archives for the B-side of the un-aired portions of the interview I did with New York Times bestselling author, Brian "Box" Brown way back in February 2021 -- before we were vaccinated -- mostly about his Andre the Giant book, but also about hero worship, Roman Reigns and Michael Jackson superfans, and a little bonus behind the scenes story about the ...
Episode 100 - Is This Still a (Spite) Show?
March 29, 2022 12:40 - 1 hour - 152 MBThis week we look at the bipartisan resolution filed by Representatives Nancy Mace and Barbara Lee, calling on the Biden administration to get the United Nations remove the cannabis plant from the list of controlled substances in the 1961 single convention on narcotic drugs. And then we turn our attention to the latest news surrounding Russia’s illegal detention of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner. And finally, a question of cannabis ethics came up this weekend while I was with my friends and...
Episode 99 - Cannabis Industry Problems, but This Episode Ain’t One!
March 18, 2022 15:20 - 1 hour - 171 MBThis week we look at the NY Times coverage of the issues facing Oakland, California’s cannabis sector. And then we look at the latest coverage of the Democrats’ retreat, and finally, we turn our attention to New York State’s decision to let people with cannabis convictions get the first round of adult-use marijuana retailer licenses — ahead of the state’s existing medical cannabis businesses. We’ll be discussing all those stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business... As...
Episode 98 - The Golden (Inter) State?
March 12, 2022 16:17 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis week we look at the progress California is making towards interstate commerce. And then we turn our attention to the Republicans trying to stake their claim to cannabis law reforms. And finally, we’ll look at a tale of two Democrats, one candidate who embraces cannabis, literally, and another, who allegedly pressured a reporter to take down a story that included his positive comments about CBD products. We’ll be discussing all those stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the ...
Episode 97 - Will Legalization in NY and NJ Bring Sticker Shock?
March 05, 2022 02:33 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week we look at why the Supreme Court has asked the solicitor general to weigh in on a medical marijuana case they are considering. Then we take a look at the latest developments in New York and New Jersey as they gear up for adult use sales. And finally, we look at a new study that debunks the amotivational syndrome myth, at least for college students, while the NCAA moves to lower marijuana penalties for student athletes. We’ll be discussing all those stories and more on the BEST ca...
Episode 96 - 12 Years A Cannabis Prisoner
February 25, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 165 MBThis week we look at the bold statement from one MSO CEO about the role of the big boys in promoting equity in the cannabis industry. And then we look at whether or not one outrageous sentence for a cannabis conviction should sink someone’s possible Supreme Court Justice nomination. And finally we’ll look at another strange bedfellow, as the law and order Republicans in Washington State come to the rescue of cannabis retailers. We’ll be discussing all those stories and more on the BEST can...
Episode 95 - Theses on Smoking at the Snoop’er Bowl Halftime Show
February 17, 2022 12:20 - 1 hour - 165 MBThis week we look at the latest legalization developments at the federal level and then we turn our attention to a recent op-ed published by Marijuana Moment asking if bars and restaurants can serve alcohol, why can’t they also serve the much less dangerous drug, cannabis? And finally, we look back at the Snoop’er Bowl as the coverage of Snoop’s pre-halftime show blunt, got almost as much coverage as the Rams come from behind win. We’ll be discussing all those stories and more on the BEST ...
Episode 94 - A Recall, a Cannasseur, & a Title Walk Into a Podcast...
February 11, 2022 20:46 - 1 hour - 164 MBThis week Shaleen Title joins us to talk about her meeting with Senator Schumer, and her latest paper, "Bigger is Not Better: Preventing Monopolies in the National Cannabis Market" and then we look at the bizarre decision by the Pennsylvania Department of Health to recall hundreds of vape products. And finally we turn our attention to a new program MedMen launched that they’re calling the Cannasseur Personal Concierge Service. We’ll be discussing all those stories and more on the BEST canna...
Episode 93 - Will Delivery Kill the Brick and Mortar Store?
February 04, 2022 12:45 - 1 hour - 167 MBThis week we look at the latest news from Senator Majority Leader Chuck E. Schumer and his Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, as he met with advocates about social equity issues. And then we turn our attention to a new bill in California that would make it a felony to grow more than six plants without a permit. And finally we’ll look at why Americans appear to prefer cannabis delivery services to visiting a brick and mortar store. We’ll be discussing those stories and more on th...
Episode 92 - President Biden’s Empty Promises, Promises
January 27, 2022 17:29 - 1 hour - 165 MBThis week we’ll look at the 1 year anniversary of the Biden administration as cannabis campaign promises languish while some minor marijuana reforms moved forward. And then we’ll turn our attention to a new column published in Bloomberg Law about the flaws in the current federal legalization proposals. And finally, we have a new segment we’re calling “What is the DEA up to today?” as the drug enforcement cowboys take their new museum exhibit on the road while also adding a host of new chemi...
Episode 91 - California Nightmares On Such a Winter’s Day
January 19, 2022 16:22 - 1 hour - 164 MBThis week we look at the California operators straddling the line between legal and illicit sales. Then we take a look at a smoking new campaign ad from a US Senate candidate in Louisiana, Gary Chambers Jr. And finally we look at some big changes to the players in the Canadian cannabis beverage market as Tilray ends their partnership with AB InBev. We’ll be discussing those stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business. As we like to say around here, “Everyone knows what...
Episode 90 - It’s the End of the Federal Monopoly on Cannabis as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
January 13, 2022 12:20 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis week we’ll take a look at the end of the federal monopoly on marijuana as two companies harvest their cannabis crop with the blessing of the Drug Enforcement Administration. And then we’ll turn our attention to some major developments in psilocybin as the Plant Medicine Coalition renames itself the Psychedelic Medicine Coalition and adds a former Republican Congressman to their ranks, while on the international front, a new coalition, the International Therapeutic Psilocybin Reschedulin...
Episode 89 - It’s All About the BOOM in Cannabis Revenues
January 07, 2022 22:24 - 1 hour - 157 MBThis week we’ll take a look at big sale of MJBiz, the media and event company behind MJBizCon, to Emerald Holdings for $120 million, and then we’ll look at Bloomberg’s projections that cannabis taxes may yield $12 billion for states by 2030, while Illinois generated almost $100 million more in tax revenue from adult-use marijuana sales than from alcohol in 2021. And finally, I’ll be talking to friend of the show Dr. Amanda Reiman about her new role as the New Vice President of Public Policy...
Episode 88 - The Sun Sets of 2021 and Rises on 2022
December 31, 2021 04:18 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week we’ll look back at the major stories of 2021 and then we’ll look ahead to 2022 and make some bold predictions for the news of next year that we’ll look back on next year, maybe... if we're right. Come and listen to what we think were the biggest cannabis news stories this year and what we think is on the horizon in the new year on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business. As we like to say around here, “Everyone knows what happened in marijuana today, but you need to know what’...
Episode 87 - Yule Love MPP’s New President and CEO
December 24, 2021 20:20 - 1 hour - 146 MBEpisode 87 - Yule Love MPP's New President and CEO This week we’ll look at the major new announcement from the Marijuana Policy Project, as Steve Hawkins is out and Toi Hutchinson is in, to lead the nation’s 2nd best known legalization group. Then we turn our attention to 2021's dramatic drop in youth marijuana use, according to the latest Monitoring the Future survey. And finally, we’ll look at Senator John Hickenlooper’s call for a federal standard to measure impaired driving. We’ll be ...
Episode 86 - The Maltese Legalization
December 15, 2021 21:44 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis week we celebrate the Tin anniversary of the Global Commission on Drugs with a look at their new report “Time to End Prohibition” and then we’ll look at an angry letter Visa sent to their merchant customers warning them against using so-called “cashless ATMs” as a workaround to process cannabis transactions that would otherwise be banned. And finally, we’ll have Victor Pinho of the legendary Emerald Farm Tours here to talk about his weekend at the Emerald Cup and what’s on the horizon f...
Episode 85 - Cannabis Banking Makes Strange Bedfellows
December 09, 2021 13:58 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis week we look at the latest in the ongoing fight to get SAFE Banking language into the National Defense Authorization Act and the strange bedfellows this political fight is causing. And then we turn our attention across the pond as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a bizarre new crackdown on illicit drug users. And finally, we’ll look at San Francisco’s decision to suspend the city’s Cannabis Business Tax through the end of next year, in an attempt to stamp out illegal sales...
Episode 84 - Looking Back at the States and Forward to a New Breathalyzer for Cannabis
December 02, 2021 09:46 - 1 hour - 165 MBThis week we look at a new report from NORML detailing the cannabis legalization progress made in the States in 2021. And then we turn our attention to California, where a spate of robberies continues to impacgt many local cannabis businesses in the Bay Area. And finally, we’ll look at some new recommendations for the CDC when it comes to driving with cannabis in one’s system, as scientists say they’ve uncovered a new comprehensive breathalyzer-type test that confirms recent use of inhaled ...
Episode 83 - What’s the Uber/Under on Interstate Cannabis?
November 24, 2021 22:11 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis week we’ll take a look at the news that Uber is officially entering the cannabis market in Canada, and then we’ll take a look at the activists who are asking the Governors of 4 States to seek federal protections for interstate commerce, and of course we’ll still get to our Thanksgiving Week Big Finishes. We’ll be discussing all these stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business... As we like to say around here, “Everyone knows what happened in marijuana today, but you...
Episode 82 - - Icn bin ein Cannabisser!
November 17, 2021 22:20 - 1 hour - 128 MBThis week, we’ll look at a new study that found Canada’s move to legalize cannabis did not result in increased traffic injuries. And then we’ll turn our attention to Europe as Germany’s next ruling coalition is getting close to a deal to legalize cannabis for recreational use. And finally we’ll look at a candidate for mayor of Las Cruces, New Mexico, who was charged with a felony, but he says that the criminal charges are not in good faith. We’ll be discussing all these stories and more on ...
Episode 81 - Is the GOP cool with THC?
November 12, 2021 09:26 - 1 hour - 145 MBThis week we’ll look at an explosive new report about a presentation to the US Cannabis Council that lays out a plan for market domination by a handful of the largest cannabis multi-state operators. And then we’ll take a look at a new federal legalization proposal led by Republican Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina. And finally, we’ll look at some of the latest news about Delta-8 THC, as the DEA says there are no explicit federal prohibitions on it. We’ll be discussing all these s...
Episode 80 - The gray market crackdown is a comin’ down the street…
November 03, 2021 20:20 - 1 hour - 165 MBThis week we’ll look at the potential for a pre-roll shortage in this country, as we enter the holiday season, and then we’ll take at a dispensary chain out Denver experiencing a rash of break ins and what that could mean for a cannabis banking bill and finally, we’ll turn our attention to the crackdowns being threatened for the grey market cannabis industry in places like New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. We’ll be discussing these stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in t...
Episode 79 - What Happened in Vegas?
October 27, 2021 20:20 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis week we’ll look at a potential shift in US drug policy towards Latin America, and then we’ll look at the why the City of Oakland, California sent some social equity licensees to collections over unpaid loans, and finally not everything that happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas as we’ll get a complete rundown of Kris and Shanita’s last week at the MJBizCons. We’ll be discussing these stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business... As we like to say around here, “Everyone k...
Episode 78 - A Tale of Two Vegas Cannabis Conventions
October 20, 2021 23:20 - 1 hour - 130 MBThis week we look at Bank of America’s decision to cancel the accounts of noted cannabis researcher, Dr. Sue Sisley. And then we’ll look at a story from Jacob Sullum in Reason magazine, asking if the Democrats are serious about passing legalization or just want credit for trying? And finally we’ll preview the two competing cannabis business conventions in Las Vegas this week, where both Kris and Shanita are enjoying themselves. We’ll be discussing these stories and more on the BEST cannabi...
Episode 77 - A Buckeye Leaf Looks A LOT Like A Cannabis Leaf
October 13, 2021 22:12 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis week we take a look at a letter Senators Warren and Booker sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland, calling on him to federally decriminalize marijuana through the de-scheduling process. And then we’ll turn our attention to Ohio, as they gear up for a dozen local cannabis decriminalization initiatives this election day, and prepare to put an adult use question on the ballot for voters statewide in 2022. We’ll be discussing all these stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in t...
Episode 76 - Cannabis in the workplace questions? We’ve got weed answers...
October 07, 2021 19:18 - 1 hour - 129 MBThis week we’ll take a look at the latest comments from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, as he says key Senators have an agreement not to advance cannabis banking reform, before legalization. And then we’ll take a look at cannabis in the workplace as both the Wall Street Journal AND the Centers for Disease Control weigh in with some questions about the new normal, workers comp claims and when is it appropriate to consume with a client? We’ll be discussing all these stories and more on...
Episode 75 - Who Will Be the Last Person Incarcerated for Cannabis in the United States?
September 29, 2021 21:59 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis week we’ll take a look at Natalie Fertig's new story in Politico Magazine, detailing the many industry tensions over federal legalization, as the MORE Act is set to receive a markup vote in the House this week. And then we’ll look at the latest FBI data on marijuana arrest rates in 2020. And who will be the last person locked up for weed in the US? A new full page ad in the Washington Post asks the question. We’ll be discussing all these stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast i...
Episode 74 - Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
September 22, 2021 20:20 - 1 hour - 138 MBThis week we’ll take a look at why millions of pounds of legal cannabis is allegedly being diverted to the traditional market, and then we take a look at a disturbing story out of Virginia, as a Judge jails a domestic violence victim for consuming cannabis on the day she was to testify in court, even though it’s legal in Virginia now. And finally, we’ll take a look at a new cannabis credentialing system developed by Green Flower media. We’ll be discussing all these stories and more on the ...
Episode 73 - Atoning for our Drug War Sins
September 15, 2021 20:20 - 1 hour - 123 MBThis week we’ll take a look at recent efforts to get the Biden administration to issue federal cannabis pardons and then we’ll take a look at an effort by the larger cannabis companies in Michigan to limit their medical caregiver’s home grows and finally, we’ll talk a look at a proposal by a Republican lawmaker in Mississippi who wants to see more of a free market approach to the medical cannabis program in his state.----more---- Segment 1 - Celebrities on Federal Cannabis Pardons https://...
Episode 72 - Chai 4 Life
September 08, 2021 20:20 - 1 hour - 138 MBThis week we take a look at comments the Senate received on their draft bill to legalize cannabis, and then we’ll look at the latest news from the drug czar’s office reducing the hurdles for psilocybin research, and why Washington State’s Attorney General is suing the DEA along with patients who want to use these “magic” mushrooms, at the end of their life. We’ll be discussing all these stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business... As we like to say around here, “Everyon...
Episode 71 - NYPD‘s Green and NIDA‘s Head is ‘Psychoactive‘
September 01, 2021 20:20 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis week we’ll take a look at the dramatic drop in marijuana arrests in New York after legalization, and then we’ll take a look at Washington State’s decision to move to a simpler track and trace system than the one they’ve been using, and finally, we’ll take a look at some outstanding comments from the head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse in a most unusual interview. We’ll be discussing all these stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business... As we like to say a...
Episode 70 - New Rules for New Jersey's Newly Legal Cannabis Industry
August 26, 2021 11:20 - 1 hour - 116 MBThis week we look at the new rules for New Jersey’s newly legal cannabis industry, and then we’ll take a look at the recent forum held by the IRS dedicated to tax policy for marijuana businesses and cryptocurrency, and of course, we get to our Big Finish! We’ll be discussing all these stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business... As we like to say around here, “Everyone knows what happened in marijuana today, but you need to know what’s happening in Marijuana Tomorrow!” ...
Episode 69 - NICE!!
August 20, 2021 10:20 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis week we look at the emergence of a Big Four of the US cannabis companies by market capitalization. And then we’ll look at what’s driving the senior Senator from Iowa, Chuck Grassley, to become a quasi-cannabis reform advocate, And finally, we’ll take a look at a recent survey by Gallup that found a record high number of Americans admit to having used cannabis. We’ll be discussing all these stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business... As we like to say around here,...
Episode 68- The Day After [Marijuana] Tomorrow
August 13, 2021 11:50 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week we look at the phenomenon of American cannabis streaming into Mexico. And then we’ll take a look at the latest Republican former member of Congress to join the Board of a cannabis company. And finally, we’ll look at the dirty little secret of the cannabis industry, as Politico looks into the heavy energy usage of some parts of the cannabis industry, We’ll be discussing all these stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business... As we like to say around here, “Ever...
Episode 67 - Is President Biden the Hypocrite-in-Chief?
August 04, 2021 20:20 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week we look at the latest developments in the Senate as the infrastructure bill includes provisions that aim to allow researchers to study the actual marijuana that consumers are purchasing from state-legal dispensaries instead of relying on government-grown cannabis. And then we’ll take a look at some recent announcements from the White House as the Drug Czar’s office is now funding research to support “evidence-based” State Drug Policies and Laws. And finally we’ll look at why the B...
Episode 66 - The Cannabis Olympics
July 30, 2021 15:27 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis week we take a look at a new all-inclusive cannabis regulatory scheme in Oregon and how that might impact the cannabis/hemp dichotomy in other states. Then we turn our attention internationally as the President of Colombia decreed his nation can begin exporting dried cannabis flower. And finally, we’re covering the Olympics as the cannabis stories keep coming out of these Tokyo Games. We’ll be discussing all these stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business... As w...
Episode 65 - Surgeon General Warning: Marijuana Arrests Are Bad For Your Health!
July 23, 2021 00:15 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis week we look at the new Surgeon General’s comments on cannabis decriminalization. And then we’ll look at the latest cannabis industry protections to get put into this year’s spending bills in the House of Representatives. And finally, we’ll take a look at an NBC News report suggesting the women of Gen Z are now the fastest growing segment of new cannabis consumers. We’ll be discussing all these stories and more on the BEST cannabis podcast in the business... As we like to say aroun...
Episode 64 - Sen. Schumer's "Soon" Finally Means Now!
July 17, 2021 11:20 - 1 hour - 135 MBThis week we look at the Senate majority leader’s introduction of his long awaited legalization bill. And then we’ll look at the immediate response from one of his co-sponsors, New Jersey’s Senator Cory Booker, who revealed his opposition to passing an easy banking bill, before his legislation. And finally, it looks like the man who created Ali G, does not have a sense of humor about his likeness as Borat, being used by a small Massachusetts cannabis company, and he’s suing for millions! ...
Episode 63 - The Miscarriage Of Justice for Sha’Carrie Richardson
July 10, 2021 08:20 - 1 hour - 133 MBThis week we look at the story everyone is talking about: Sha’Carrie Richardson’s suspension from international competition for a positive marijuana test, as the Olympic Games get set to be held in Tokyo later this summer. And then we’ll take a look at the changes Apple recently made to their App Store’s requirements for cannabis apps, and finally, we’ll look at some interesting new research and a possible change in Congress that could help move the process of discovery along. We’ll be d...
Episode 62 - Are There 'Seeds of Change' at the SCOTUS?
July 02, 2021 08:20 - 1 hour - 133 MBThis week we look at we’ll look at a Supreme move in cannabis as SCOTUS Associate Justice Clarence Thomas offers some revealing thoughts about his views on federal cannabis prohibition, and then we’ll look at a new report from Leafly that scores the legal cannabis states on their commitments to social justice in their new legalization laws. And finally, we’ll look at a new report from the UN’s Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) that suggests the pandemic is to blame for cannabis use rising i...
Episode 61 - Motown, Mo Problems
June 24, 2021 20:20 - 1 hour - 123 MBThis week we look at the Nutmeg State joining 18 others and the District of Columbia in making adult use cannabis legal. And then we’ll turn our attention to the efforts in the Senate to get Chairman Brown to move the Banking Bill out of his committee. And finally, Shanita has a story out of Detroit, where a Federal Judge has ruled that Motown’s recreational marijuana ordinance, giving preference to longtime city residents, is likely unconstitutional! We’ll be discussing all these sto...
Episode 60 - Better 6 Days Late Than Never
June 22, 2021 11:20 - 1 hour - 146 MBPlease forgive our technical issues and our late publication this week, but on this week's episode we’ll be discussing an explosive story about crony capitalism as ProjectCBD writes about the incredibly sleazy story of Trulieve’s connections to alleged criminal Congressman Matt Gaetz. And then we’ll look at a new proposal in California subsidizing the cannabis industry to the tune of $100 million dollars, while it competes with the traditional market economy. And finally, Adam has a story a...