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Cannabis in Washington State: Black cannabis entrepreneurs left out of Washington State Dec 13, 2020

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Before there were licensed dispensaries in Washington State, there were unregulated MMJ dispensaries - many of which were owned by Black entrepreneurs. In 2014 when dispensary licenses were issued, those dispensaries were shut out. Aaron Barfield from Black Excellence in Cannabis joins to discuss his experience and how he's fighting for equity in Washington State.

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Texas Medical Cannabis Update - Review of pending medical marijuana bills in TX legislature Dec 11, 2020

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Texas made news in November of 2020 for a medical cannabis bill that would create an extremely limited market for the cannabis industry.
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Only the wealthiest operators would be able to get a license as they are completely vertical. Like in Arizona, Florida or Illinois, the states are still scared of the open market and want to choose a few super wealthy entities to operator the entire state's marijuana market.
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Federal Cannabis Legalization and Ending the Drug War Dec 09, 2020

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We’re discussing federal cannabis legalization, the importance of local initiatives, and the policies we need to end the drug war with Queen Adesuyi from the Drug Policy Alliance.
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Is Cannabis Legal in Ireland? Dec 06, 2020

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Is cannabis legal in Ireland? What does the recent UN vote mean for countries in the EU? Nicole Lonergan from Cork Cannabis Activist Network joined to update us on Ireland's cannabis policy.
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"Ending the Stigma. Sharing the Facts. Advocating access to safe, legal cannabis for medical & wellness purposes, and responsible adult use in Ireland." - Cork Cannabis Activist Network

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MORE Act Passes - House of Reps Vote to Legalize Cannabis Dec 04, 2020

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BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed the MORE Act, the most comprehensive cannabis reform bill in Congress.
The MORE Act would:
Remove cannabis from the list of Schedule 1 substances
Expunge the records of those with cannabis convictions
Reinvest revenue into communities that were most harmed by the War on Drugs
Allow veterans access to medical marijuana
And more!
This is an audio version of our Livestream which is available on YouTube. Watch the episode here!

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Cannabis Edibles and Tinctures: Extracts and Infusions Dec 02, 2020

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Stephanie Magurno from THC Production joins to discuss extraction and infusion methods for edibles and tinctures.
"THC Production, LLC is a Las Vegas-based legal cannabis production organization. Our company grows and produces cannabis products for our brands OMG THC & Experience Premium Cannabis (EPC). We manufacture chocolate & candy edibles, shatter, Afghani hash, vape cartridges, pre-rolls, and a range of medicated tinctures."

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Is Cannabis Sustainable? | Regenerative vs Sustainable Cannabis Farming Nov 29, 2020

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Geoff Trotter from Regennabis stops by to discuss the impact of cannabis farming and the best policies to ensure we’re protecting the environment as we legalize. We also discuss how Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors can help cannabis companies attract impact fund investment.
“At Regennabis, we believe that there is a need to create a disruptive and innovative community driven by exponential actions – in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - to deliver both increased brand value and at the same time, provide solutions to many of the world’s biggest challenges and build a better future for ALL in the Cannabis Industry - to lead, learn, connect and innovate breakthrough solutions around humanity’s greatest challenges and deliver “Impact Alpha” for ALL stakeholders.”

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Cannabis Trends and Weed News with Cannabis Now Nov 25, 2020

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Eugenio Garcia, the founder and CEO of Cannabis Now, joins Miggy and Tom to discuss cannabis trends and news. They discuss the CBD scene in Europe, Montana genetics, how cannabis will change the health and wellness industry, and paying a copay for your medical marijuana.
Pick up a copy of Cannabis Now at Barnes and Noble or Hudson News, or read their digital issue on their website CannabisNow.com!
“Cannabis Now focuses on the most relevant news, political happenings, cannabis legislation, horticultural advancements, social change, economic trends and medical marijuana information available today. By including only responsible cannabis news coverage, our goal is to enlighten, educate and entertain by providing the information you need to stay informed and on the cutting edge of industry innovations. Our bi-monthly print magazine is nationally distributed in Hudson News in all major airports, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Kroger, dispensaries, head shops, smoke shops, bookstores and numerous other outlets around the country. The digital edition of Cannabis Now’s magazine is also available on Apple, Android and for online viewing. Cannabis Now was the first cannabis publication to be accepted into Apple’s App store in 2013. In 2019, the Cannabis Now CBD retail store opened at the Beverly Connection in Los Angeles.”

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Cooking with Cannabis | Cannabis-Infused Recipes with Kitchen Toke | Danksgiving Nov 22, 2020

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This year's Thanksgiving might look a little different than it did in the past but you can still bring your family’s recipes home and give them a cannabis-infused twist. Joline Rivera, the founder of Kitchen Toke, joins to discuss cooking with cannabis for health and wellness, crafting infused recipes, and food journalism.
“Kitchen Toke is the first media company dedicated to teaching people about culinary cannabis for health and wellness. Our printed magazine is distributed to more than 2,500 stores internationally. The website and magazine cover cooking and entertaining seasonally with cannabis along with the chefs and individuals teaching how to use the plant as part of a regular health and wellness regimen. Our website also features recipes and stories told through video and additional on-trend topics where food and cannabis converge. Design-driven and published quarterly, Kitchen Toke is the definitive source on cooking with cannabis.”

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Will Virginia Legalize Marijuana in 2021? | Virginia Marijuana Laws Nov 18, 2020

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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced on Monday that he wants to legalize cannabis in 2021. Chelsea Higgs Wise from Marijuana Justice joined us to discuss how Virginia can legalize cannabis justly.
“Marijuana Justice is a new non-profit organization whose mission is to educate on the history of cannabis criminalization and the implications of past policies that have created disparities within our communities today.” - Marijuana Justice

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