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109. Chelsea Cebara's Weed Sexuality Defies Gravity May 19, 2020

A special episode with the co-founder of acclaimed cannabis lubricant brand Velvet Swing. Chelsea Cebara wasn’t a cannabis consumer when she arrived in Seattle as a Florida transplant. Trained in the scientific method, Cebara came to the creation of her product through unorthodox avenues.

Cebara entered the cannabis industry while teaching sex education various Seattle weed and sex shops.
A week prior to Washington State legalization, a painful endometriosis attack brought her to the cannabis plant.
Cebara co-founded her brand with the dominatrix and writer Mistress Matisse (Episode 20)

Chelsea Cebara on Twitter

Velvet Swing

Golfer Laura Baugh, Chelsea's mother
Mistress Matisse on Twitter
How taming endometriosis started another woman's cannabis journey
Alex Halperin’s Cannabis Dictionary

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Freezer Stash 1: Sister Kate's Cannabis Devotion May 17, 2020

Our first Freezer Stash release is an interview with Sister Kate, who declared herself a nun in 2014 and has dedicated herself to compassionate activism.

Sister Kate and the Sisters of the Valley make the grow hemp in a spiritual environment, specifically a farm outside of Merced, California.
The documentary Breaking Habits covers Sister Kate's fascinating pre-cannabis life.
The sisters' production calendar is based on the cycles of the moon. The company is based outside of Merced, California.

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Alex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionary
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Freezer Stash #3: WeedMaps' Nic Juarez on Cannabis Culture Evolution May 15, 2020

For our final installment of this series, we bring you our once-exclusive 2019 discussion with the culture editor at Weedmaps. Nic joins Alex and Donny in talk about:

Our rapidly changing cannabis culture
Creating content for Weedmaps, and the bravery of writing about weed.
The refreshingly unglamorous portrayal of marijuana in Broad City.

Nicolas Juarez on Twitter
Alex’s Halperin on bongs
David Cross on cannabis culture
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108. Tammy Pettigrew Is Microdosing Toward Parenting Excellence May 12, 2020

WeedWeek Council member Tammy Pettigrew is best known as Instagram educator @thecannabiscutie — one of the fresh voices out of Orange County weed. Alex and Donnell chat with Pettigrew about weed's place post-quarantine, and how microdosing edibles has been a recent key to pleasant parenting.

An educator and cannabis advocate, Tammy Pettigrew also has a MBA.
Pettigrew, who first appeared on Episode 49 of this podcast, has taken her home classroom to her garden, to further de-stigmatize the cannabis for her children.
She said weed should not be viewed as a remedy to the recent rise in domestic violence issues.

Tammy Pettigrew on Instagram
Key cannabis legislation likely shelved for 2020
Alex Halperin’s Cannabis Dictionary
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107. The Book on Jack Herer May 05, 2020

Dan Herer’s father crashed the hemp movement into existence with his self-published 1985 book The Emperor Wears No Clothes. A new ebook edition is out, and the pioneer’s son explains why hemp’s sacred text is more relevant than ever.

A post-divorce convert to cannabis, Jack Herer clashed with the established legalization movement
In 1980, the senior Herer was cited for “violation of the sedition” act for protesting pot prohibition and served 15 days in federal prison. It was there that he wrote the book, which was published on news print.
When a fan developed the “Jack Herer” strain, the man himself was present

The Emperor Wears No Clothes (ebook) and Green Market Report review.

Jack Herer Brands on Instagram
Alex Halperin’s Cannabis Dictionary
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Freezer Stash 2: Chip Moore IS Mr. Dabba Hashery May 01, 2020

In the early months of California legalization, Donny traveled to Oakland for a conversation with 4&20 Blackbirds CEO Chip Moore, also known as a mainstay of the He Ain't Heavy Alliance. The two discuss:

Oakland's proud weed history and the role of activism like the Munchie Movement in it.
The evolution of Moore's delivery service-turned-community organization 4&20 Blackbirds.
The origins and future of social equity in California.

Alex Halperin’s Cannabis Dictionary
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52. Buck Angel: From Porn Star to “Tranpa” Apr 28, 2020

This week Alex and Donnell sit down with LGBTQ activist and cannabis entrepreneur Buck Angel to talk about the queer community's role in cannabis legalization, Buck's experience being the first trans man in LA to have hormone replacement therapy, and how he made his way from porn star to public figure. Plus, CBD is on the rise. Pride Wellness: https://pridewellness.netLos Angeles LGBT Center: Https://Lalgbtcenter.OrgBuck Angel On What Every Trans Man Should Ask His Gynecologist: Https://Bust.Com/Sex/195055-Trans-Man-Gyneologist-Advice-Buck-Angel.HtmlMore about Buck's Story: https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/a-conversation-with-buck-angel-the-self-professed-tran-pa-and-man-with-a-pussy-2CBD deodorant and more: https://www.businessinsider.com/unilever-is-the-latest-consumer-giant-to-break-into-the-potentially-16-billion-hemp-and-cbd-space-with-a-new-line-of-deodorants-2019-4If you love WeedWeek and want to support us, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have awesome thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you will get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you will get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine from Banana Bros (bananabros.com), a $129 value. Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

106. Nikki & Swami Farm the Living Soil Apr 28, 2020

Swami Select founders Nikki Lastreto and Swami Chaitania met in San Francisco during the Summer of Love, coupled in 1980, and started their Mendocino County farm in 2003. The couple share their transition from globe-trotting seekers to practitioners of regenerative farming.

Swami Select

Why cannabis growers are looking to regenerative farming?

“Corona Love,” Sheltering with Swami

Big Brother & the Holding Company

Alex Halperin on The Dworkin Report
Alex Halperin’s Cannabis Dictionary

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105. Swapcast Consummation with The Wondering Jews Apr 20, 2020

One day past 4/20, we reciprocate our podcast swap with Portland’s Wondering Jews. This time, Alex and Donny quiz Roy and Josh on how they came to effortlessly blend Talmudic study and cannabis love. Plus: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis.Alex and Donny Join the WJ’s “What Jew Talkin’ About?”http://wonderingjews.buzzsprout.com/385243/3340495-episode-21-orange-cream-wondering-with-weedweekAlex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionarywww.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictiona…rin/dp/1784726605Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknews instagram.com/weedweeknews

Swapcast Special: WeedWeek Joins the Wondering Jews Apr 12, 2020

This week's installment of What Jew Wondering About features guests Alex and Donny talking cannabis seders and WeedWeek's origins with hosts Josh and Roy. The Wondering Jews podcast "keeps its keep their social distance while maintaining emotional closeness."Wondering Jewshttp://wonderingjews.buzzsprout.comAlex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionarywww.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictiona…rin/dp/1784726605Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknews instagram.com/weedweeknews

104. The LSD Story Dock Told Donny Apr 10, 2020

In recognition of Bicycle Day — the April 19 LSD holiday — we explore the origins of major league pitcher Dock Ellis’s acid-fueled no-hitter. Donny is joined by other Ellis experts to discuss the legacy of his achievement, which turns 50 on June 12.What Is Bicycle Day?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L32mAiLXnLsAn LSD No-Nohttp://weekendamerica.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/03/28/pitch.html“Dock Ellis,” SF Seals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=006i_UxLJjMNeilleneille.comDan https://twitter.com/BigHairPlasGrasChris Cortezhttps://twitter.com/ccortezNo-No: A Dockumentaryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUpTpTDYNkoAlex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionaryhttps://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictionary-Alex-Halperin/dp/1784726605Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknews instagram.com/weedweeknews

103. For CEO Alex Shah, Intelligence is Central Apr 07, 2020

From the onset of adulthood through 1995, guest Ashesh “Alex” Shah worked as a profiler for the CIA. Shah now runs Solo Sciences, a Boston company specializing in the authenticating weed products. He shares with Alex and Donnell the unclassified truth of his unlikely professional transition. Ashesh “Alex” Shah on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/alexshah?lang=enSolo Scienceshttps://www.solosciences.comSpy in the House of Love Was (Not Was)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8PjjxJ7v78Alex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionaryweedweekreports.com/the-cannabis-di…-alex-halperin/Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknews instagram.com/weedweeknews

102. A Sound Bath & Beverage in Venice Mar 28, 2020

In February Donny traveled to Venice, California for a sound bath guided by the musical duo called Dynasty Electrik. This week, Alex Halperin unpacks what his co-host learned about this trendy form of sonic healing and what happens when it’s enhanced with the cannabis drink called bhang.Dynasty Electrikhttps://www.dynastyelectrik.comDynasty Electrik on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dynastyelectrik/?hl=enMystic Journeyshttps://www.mysticjourneyla.comAlex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionaryweedweekreports.com/the-cannabis-di…-alex-halperin/Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknews instagram.com/weedweeknews

101. Karim Webb Brings Sauce to Social Equity Mar 24, 2020

Karim Webb is best known for opening California’s first Buffalo Wild Wings. In February, the restaurateur sat down with Alex and Donnell to explain 4thMVMT, his answer to what’s been ailing social equity.4thMVMThttps://www.4thmvmt.comKarim Webb on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/karimwebb/?hl=enAlex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionaryweedweekreports.com/the-cannabis-di…-alex-halperin/Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknewswww.ins…m.com/weedweeknews/

100. The WeedWeek Playlists Mar 12, 2020

Molly Peckler of Highly Devoted returns to the pod to help us celebrate our 100th episode. She joins Alex and Donnell to talk through cannabis love in the time of Covid-19 and some highlights from past episodes.WeedWeek Playlistshttps://soundcloud.com/weedweeknews/setsMolly Peckler on WeedWeekhttps://soundcloud.com/weedweeknews/43-love-in-the-time-of-legalization-with-highly-devoteds-molly-pecklerHighly Devoted on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/highlydevoted/?hl=enAlex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionaryhttps://weedweekreports.com/the-cannabis-dictionary-by-alex-halperin/Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknewswww.instagram.com/weedweeknews/

99. Politico Reporters on the State of Weed Politics Mar 09, 2020

Politico reporters Natalie Fertig and Mona Zhang call into the WeedWeek studio from the nation's capitol. The Capitol Hill journalists draw stark distinctions between the policies of Presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders and update us on CBD and veterans' access.Natalie Fertighttps://twitter.com/natsfert?s=20Mona Zhanghttps://twitter.com/ZhangMona?s=20Politico Cannabis Coverage https://www.politico.com/cannabisAlex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionaryhttps://weedweekreports.com/the-cannabis-dictionary-by-alex-halperin/Litfest Pasadenahttp://litfestpasadena.orgSign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknewswww.instagram.com/weedweeknews/

98. Tiffani Sharp Lifts Women Upward in Cannabis Feb 28, 2020

Sacramento lawyer Tiffani Sharp began advocating for the dispossessed in the wake of 2001’s terror attacks, as a lawyer for immigrants. Today Sharp’s focus is helping women of color to find a place in the cannabis industry. In this episode the attorney advocates for calling weed marijuana and explains to Alex and Donnell what it feels like to be in weed as a woman of color with financial resources. Trigger warning: The word "marijuana" is said multiple times.WOC Cannahttps://www.woccanna.comWillow Tree Rootshttps://www.willowtreeroots.org/Women lack venture capital fundinghttps://www.entrepreneur.com/article/324743The Cannabis Dictionaryhttps://weedweekreports.com/the-cannabis-dictionary-by-alex-halperin/Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknewswww.instagram.com/weedweeknews/

97. Who Hurt Kristen Yoder? Feb 24, 2020

In 2005, CannaBS Detector Kristen Yoder started her career in weed as a Venice budtender, when only a few dispensaries dotted the Southern California landscape. In 2020 she’s the curmudgeonly voice of those heartbroken by the ups and downs of legal weed. She shares with Alex and Donnell a string of blistering observations that might make you rethink your REC-era approach. Also: Our hosts’ hemp and CBD enthusiasms.LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatkristenyoderIGhttps://instagram.com/cannabsdetector?igshid=14y68xrws3r11Soil to the OIl https://www.soiltotheoil.com/California Alternative Caregivers video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akjFgPvDIlU100th Episode Tweet https://twitter.com/donnyshell/status/1229914939856306176?s=20Alex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionarywww.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictiona…rin/dp/1784726605Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknews www.instagram.com/weedweeknews/

Bonus: Cooking Up a Buzz with Jeff the 420 Chef Feb 13, 2020

Before authoring a best-selling cannabis cookbook, Jeff the 420 Chef was a marketing executive in New York’s fashion industry. By stroke of fortune and dint of hard work, he developed and sold the successful cookbook The 420 Gourmet. This week the relocated chef drops by the studio to discuss his effort to convert lit success into a West Hollywood restaurant, cooking for deca-dosers, and something canna-cool that you can do with your French press.The 420 Gourmethttps://www.amazon.com/420-Gourmet-Elevated-Cannabis-Cuisine/dp/0062445057Jeff the 420 Chef on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/jeffthe420chefJeff the 420 Chef on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/jeffthe420chef/?hl=enEpisode 76. “Table Service and Tokes with Andrea Drummer”https://soundcloud.com/weedweeknews/76-table-service-tokes-at-lowell-cafe“Eat it,” “Weird Al” Yankovichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcJjMnHoIBIThe Cannabis Dictionary (Amazon)https://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictionary-Alex-Halperin/dp/1784726605The Cannabis Dictionary (WeedWeek Reports)https://weedweekreports.com/the-cannabis-dictionary-by-alex-halperin/Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/WeedWeekNews and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/weedweeknews/?hl=en

Swapcast Special: WeedWeek on the Periodic Effects Podcast Feb 12, 2020

Pre-rolls burn, tables turn. In this episode of the Periodic Effects podcast, host Wayne Schwind fulfills his part of our first-ever swapcast event. (Wayne appeared on Episode 95 of the WeedWeek podcast.) For his show, Wayne asks Alex and Donny about WeedWeek's origins and future projects and our hosts take the Portland-based podcast's host on a turn behind our curtain.Episode 95 — Wayne Schwind https://soundcloud.com/weedweeknews/science-timeForbes Top 8 Podcasts https://www.forbes.com/sites/warrenbobrow/2019/12/11/2019s-top-eight-cannabis-podcasts-you-need-in-your-life/Periodic Edibleshttps://www.periodicedibles.com/IG @periodicedibles @periodiceffectsThe Cannabis Dictionarywww.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictiona…rin/dp/1784726605Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknews https://www.instagram.com/weedweeknews/

96. Amber Senter Knows a Superwoman When She Sees One Feb 11, 2020

Oakland’s Amber Senter is a co-founder of Supernova Women and owner of the Breeze Distro cannabis brand. The military veteran and Midwest native explains to Alex and Donnell the qualities that make her fit to judge top cannabis at the inaugural WeedWeek Weedys awards, drops rare social equity knowledge, and shares how her blogging background set the table for a royal 2013 Golden State welcome. Amber Senter on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/itsmeambere/Breeze Distrohttps://www.breezedistro.comThe Weedy Awardshttps://twitter.com/WeedWeekNews/status/1228478720920489984?s=20Equity Gains Momentum https://soundcloud.com/weedweeknews/93-sharing-momentum-eaze-and-the-underrepresentedHow to Build a Stealth Grow Box Step-By-Step for Less than $100https://www.hailmaryjane.com/how-to-build-stealth-grow-box/Alex Halperin's Cannabis Dictionarywww.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictiona…rin/dp/1784726605Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknews www.instagram.com/weedweeknews/

95. Periodic Effects: When Candies Go Pod Feb 06, 2020

Our guest Wayne Schwind runs both the Oregon cannabis brand Periodic Edibles and the acclaimed Periodic Effects podcast. In a swap, Alex and Donny will appear on Thursday’s edition of that podcast. Here Schwind explains how he went from Northern Michigan chemistry student to Portland edibles entrepreneurs with a neat media tool.Forbes Top 8 Podcasts https://www.forbes.com/sites/warrenbobrow/2019/12/11/2019s-top-eight-cannabis-podcasts-you-need-in-your-life/Periodic Edibleshttps://www.periodicedibles.com/IG @periodicedibles @periodiceffects“I am a Scientist,” Guided by Voiceshttps://youtu.be/zN9x6zckn18The Cannabis Dictionarywww.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictiona…rin/dp/1784726605Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter…am.com/weedweeknews

94. Canadian Mids, Quads & Swag with Jesse Staniforth Jan 28, 2020

WeedWeek Editor Jesse Staniforth joins Alex and Donny to discuss the legalization of manufactured products like edibles and vapes. In Canada, they’re calling it Legalization 2.0.Reflecting on his first U.S. purchases, Staniforth contrasts the differences between his home in Montreal — where there’s no weed advertising and limit of 10 mg THC per **package** of edibles — and Sin City, where pot advertising is ubiquitous and infused food products can include 10 times that amount. Also, Alex explains how he came to write his new book, The Cannabis Dictionary, which comes out on March 3 and is now available for preorder.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Social K’s Big Green Retirement Plan. SocialK offers retirement plans designed to help you sleep at night knowing you’re changing the world for the better. They don’t invest in fossil fuels, tobacco, weapons, or companies involved in deforestation. They do invest in companies that respect gender equality. Social K’s Big Green offers investment fiduciary 338 and administrative fiduciary 316 services. Go to SocialK.com for more information.The Cannabis Dictionaryhttps://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictionary-Alex-Halperin/dp/1784726605"My Stompin' Grounds, by Stomping' Tim Connors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzV-gN5IveA 46. Gelato's Father, Mr. Sherbinski https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/46-gelatos-father-mr-sherbinski/id1332937362?i =1000431078132Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknews Instagram.com/weedweeknews

93. Equity Gains Momentum: Eaze and the Underrepresented Jan 25, 2020

In legal cannabis, atoning to Black and Latino communities for the excesses of the War on Drugs is a recurring and complicated issue. This fall, California-based delivery platform Eaze unveiled Momentum, a 10-week business accelerator for entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities. WeedWeek co-host Donnell Alexander was at Eaze headquarters for the initial gathering of entrepreneurs from Momentum’s 10 nascent companies. He followed one start-up — the sleep-focused Los Angeles brand Dreamt — from its webinar sessions with Eaze experts, to the young company’s preparation for investor pitch sessions in L.A, next month. Also on the Eaze beat, Alex and Donny discuss fallout from a new report on the company’s finances.Eaze on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/eazeEaze’s Momentum https://www.eaze.com/momentumDreamthttps://youdreamt.com“Delivery Giant Eaze May Go Up in Smoke” TechCrunchhttps://techcrunch.com/2020/01/16/eaze-out-of-cash-to-burn/92. Matt Barnes & Al Harrington: NBA Weed Leadershttps://soundcloud.com/weedweeknews/92nbaweedleadersfinalLos Lobos The Valleyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9_UNHB-GfwGet access to a secure, transparent banking solution with DamaFinancial. Secure your cash, make and receive electronic payments, and stop worrying your account will be shut down for being a cannabis business. Schedule a consultation at damafinancial.com today or call 877-401-3262.Pre-order Alex’s Halperin’s Cannabis Dictionary www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictiona…dp/1784726605Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter…am.com/weedweeknews

92. Matt Barnes & Al Harrington: NBA Weed Leaders Jan 17, 2020

The National Basketball Association is the professional sports league most identified with cannabis, so there’s little surprise that the NBA has generated two of sport’s most prominent activists-entrepreneurs, Al Harrington and Matt Barnes. Late last year Harrington opened the Detroit dispensary Viola — named after his grandmother — and joined Donny and Alex for wide-ranging conversation in Las Vegas. World Champion Matt Barnes has partnerships with Seven Leaves, Eaze and his own Swish brand. In successive interviews, Barnes and Harrington speak out on pro hoops’ pot rules and habits, how to reach the pot prejudiced, and the prospect ofgenerational wealth for historically-persecuted communities. Plus, Alex discusses how investors made nearly $1 Billion shorting pot stocks. Viola Brand https://violabrands.comShowtime’s All the Smoke (with Stephen A. Smith)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD2fBQK-LYsSeven Leaves https://www.sevenleavesca.comWeed & the Body at War, with Alice Moon https://soundcloud.com/weedweeknews/91-weed-and-the-body-at-war-with-alice-moon Pre-order Alex’s Halperin’s Cannabis Dictionary https://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Dictionary-Alex-Halperin/dp/1784726605Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

91. Weed & the Body at War, with Alice Moon Jan 13, 2020

Five years ago, cannabis entrepreneur Alice Moon was well known on the Los Angeles scene, from high-end bud events to her very smokey Instagram account. Then Moon — who didn’t consider herself a heavy THC consumer — began to vomit upon smoking. Initially in disbelief that cannabis could harm her, she suffered through a period of continuous vomiting. Finally, one five-course, THC-infused meal ended Alice Moon’s relationship with pot and plunged her relationship with the cannabis community into upheaval. This week Alex and Donnell explore the mysterious and controversial condition called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Plus: Our hosts discuss new cannabinoid compound discoveries.Alice Moon on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/thealicemoon Alice Moon on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thealicemoon/Unravelling the Mystery of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndromehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-8im4X9HXM&feature=youtu.beItalian scientists discover a new cannabinoid compoundhttps://www.livescience.com/new-potent-cannabinoid.htmlSign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperin twitter.com/donnyshell instagram.com/weedweeknews

90. Gofire Or Go Home, with Joe Hodas Jan 01, 2020

90. GoFire or GoHomeJoe Hodas, CEO of Colorado company GoFire is this week’s guest. He joined Alex, Donny, and Canada Editor Jesse Staniforth in Las Vegas. On the episode, Hodas explains how the GoFire vaping ecosystem functions, offers his thoughts on Colorado’s regulatory limitations, and explains the law that gives GoFire a competitive advantage in Ohio. Plus: Donnell and Alex discuss MedMen's unexpected exit from Arizona and what it means for the marketplace.Ebbu Background1.https://twitter.com/jbstaniforth/status/1100139484086239233?s=202. The Ebbu FilesWeedMaps CEO Chris Bealshttps://www.stitcher.com/podcast/weedweek/e/65891235?autoplay=trueRoger Obandohttps://www.stitcher.com/podcast/weedweek/e/66270246?autoplay=trueWeedWeekTwitter on “conscious capitalism” https://twitter.com/WeedWeekNews/status/1211804168941383680Sign up for free WeedWeek newsletters, to get weekly info on North America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknews twitter.com/alexhalperin twitter.com/donnyshell instagram.com/weedweeknews

89: The Elusive Tribe of Roger Obando Dec 30, 2019

Episode 89: The Elusive Tribe of Roger ObandoFive years ago, Roger Obando broke into the legal weed business by co-founding Baker, customer relationship software for dispensaries. Baker eventually merged into cannabis conglomerate Tilt Holdings and now Obando has written a book, The Highest Common Denomenator. In it he discusses “intersecting at the best version of ourselves, in service of equality, of opportunity, and of optionality” in the cannabis industry. In Episode 89, Obando discusses how his Costa Rican roots shaped his views on industry inclusiveness. Also: Alex and Donny have dueling thoughts on this week’s arrival of REC in Illinois.The Origin of Baker https://www.westword.com/news/baker-creates-tech-that-links-marijuana-dispensaries-with-customers-8157585Highest Common Denominatorhttps://www.rogerobando.com/book-innerFollow Roger Obando on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/robando?lang=enNominate your favorite brands for the Weedy Awards, coming in February. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/weedys Weedys Judges on the WeedWeek podcast: Steve DeAngelohttps://www.stitcher.com/podcast/weedweek/e/59918668Bryant Mitchellhttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/30-the-small-growers-dilemma-with-bryant-mitchell/id1332937362?i=1000423272430Ophelia Chonghttps://www.stitcher.com/podcast/weedweek/e/62137934Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknews twitter.com/alexhalperin twitter.com/donnyshell instagram.com/weedweeknews

88. The Substance Of April Pride's Style Dec 23, 2019

From early December’s Las Vegas sessions, we bring you April Pride, whose sense of design transcends media. Before launching the ‘How to Do the Pot’ podcast through her Of Like Minds brand, this Seattle-based creative entrepreneur was best known for applying new ideas about function and form to weed through Van der Pop, a line of discrete smoking tools. Pride’s “radical good time” sensibility comes though as she engages Donnell and Alex on racial and gender inequities.Listen to the first season of ‘How to Do the Pot’https://open.spotify.com/show/6nSYuEzZnsWuU9XS5NN1E4 Follow April Pride on Twitter https://twitter.com/april_pride?lang=en and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aprilpride/?hl=enNominate your favorite brands for the Weedy Awards, coming in February. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/weedys The WeedWeek gift guide www.weedweek.net/stories/weedweeks-2019-holiday-gift-guide/ Sign up for WeedWeek’s three free newsletters. They’re the best way to keep up with the Green Rush. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.net Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: twitter.com/weedweeknews twitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshell instagram.com/weedweeknews

87. Candace Gingrich Steps Into the Sunlight Dec 16, 2019

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's half-sibling Candace is cementing her identity outside of their famous brother and a career in human rights activism. An ambassador for Revolution's Florida brand, Gingrich brings the same sort of perceptiveness and empathy to cannabis education that she did to an activism. In a call from Miami International Airport, Gingrich speaks to the peculiarities of Florida's MED-only legal weed market and how a queer pot proponent can remain on a friendly basis. (Hint: Follow the opioids.)Read up on Revolution Enterprises.https://www.revolutionenterprises.orgRead Candace Gingrich's memoir, The Accidental Activist. https://www.amazon.com/Accidental-Activist-Candace-Gingrich/dp/0684836556Cannabis Business Times' coverage of Gingrich's hiring.https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/candace-gingrich-revolution-enterprises-hire-florida-lgbtq/Nominate your favorite brands for the Weedy Awards, coming in February.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/weedysThe WeedWeek gift guidewww.weedweek.net/stories/weedweeks-2019-holiday-gift-guide/Sign up for WeedWeek’s three free newsletters. They’re the best way to keep up with the Green Rush. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

86. Weedmaps' Big Pivot, with Chris Beals Dec 05, 2019

This week Alex and Donny get on the phone with Weedmaps CEO Chris Beals. Known as Yelp for cannabis, Weedmaps is one of the most visible, powerful, and controversial organizations in the game. Beals discusses his company’s origin as an online community for MED users, its expansion into a full-fledged tech company and its evolving relationship with the traditional market. Also, the hosts argue politely about the business of cannabis worship. And Alex reads a mysteriously insightful Tweet.Follow Weedmaps on Twitter.Read past WeedWeek guest Amanda Chicago Lewis’s in-depth look at Weedmaps, published earlier this year by Wired. https://www.wired.com/story/weedmaps-grip-california-legal-pot-market/Revisit episodes featuring a Christian cannabis advocate and the interview inspiration for that mysteriously insightful Tweet.https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/weedweek/e/61298752https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/weedweek/e/65737036?autoplay=trueNominate your favorite brands for the Weedy Awards, coming in February.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/weedysSign up for WeedWeek’s three free newsletters. They’re the best way to keep up with the Green Rush. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

85. You Can't Pay People in Weed Nov 29, 2019

What does labor organizing in the cannabis industry look like? This week, Alex and Donny talk to United Food and Commercial Workers campaign coordinator Jackie Cornejo about organizing dispensaries, growing up in a mixed-status immigrant household, and UCFW's Rite Aid-medical marijuana connection. Plus: How does Boston's treatment of Drug War victims differ from cities in California?Follow Jackie at: https://twitter.com/jackiecornejog Learn more about UFCW770 at: ufcw770.orghttps://twitter.com@UFCW770 Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

84. WeedWeek's 2019 Holiday Gift Guide Nov 24, 2019

Alex and Donny describe some of their favorite cannabis products of the year for WeedWeek's inaugural 2019 holiday gift guide. But first, we discuss the latest legalization news and the MORE Act passing through the House Judiciary Committee. Check out the gift guide, with discount codes, at: https://www.weedweek.net/stories/weedweeks-2019-holiday-gift-guide/Read about the MORE Act: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-act-bill-that-would-federally-decriminalize-marijuana-passes-house-committee-today-2019-11-20/Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

83. Harry Mack Rhymes on Weed Nov 16, 2019

Freestyle rapper Harry Mack has impressed and inspired hip hop heavy hitters like Kendrick Lamar and Joey Bada$$, and has been called “the best freestyle rapper you never heard of.” This week, he talks to Alex and Donny about his boyhood Oregon rhymes, cannabis, and his creative process. We also talk about the celebrity + cannabis news of the week: Drake’s spat with Health Canada and Dion Waiter’s edible overdose. Follow Harry Mack at: https://www.harrymackofficial.com/http://instagram.com/harrymackhttps://www.facebook.com/harrymack/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59ZRYCHev_IqjUhremZ8Tghttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3XOZM0DtztbmC1IE3amUnn? Check out his latest Guerilla Rap video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6Knobijt_8 And check out his full in-studio rap for WeedWeek on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B471PWGBOfL/ Read the news of the week: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/drake-plans-a-thc-apparel-line-but-the-rapper-may-be-in-for-a-pot-trademark-fight-with-canada-2019-11-08 https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/nov/10/miamis-dion-waiters-has-panic-attack-after-eating-weed-gummies-reports-say Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

82. A Year of Growing Legally Nov 09, 2019

A year ago, Bryant Mitchell of Los Angeles-based Blaqstar Farms came on the show to discuss the challenges of being a small cannabis business when he wasn’t fully “legit” yet. Now, he is, and sits down with Alex and Donny to talk about what has and has not changed since, both for Mitchell’s business and in California’s regulatory environment. Plus, we discuss the 394 cannabis businesses that were suspended in California this week for not complying with Track and Trace. You can buy Blaqstar product at California Cannabis dispensary on Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles. Visit their website at www.blaqstarfarms.com or follow them on Instagram @blaqstarfarms. Listen to Mitchell’s first WeedWeek interview at: https://soundcloud.com/weedweeknews/30-the-small-growers-dilemma-with-bryant-mitchell https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-11-08/california-suspends-nearly-400-marijuana-businesses-over-training-and-other-lapses Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

81. From NHL Enforcer to Cannabis Ambassador Nov 01, 2019

In today’s episode, Alex and Donny speak to Dale Purinton, a former defenseman (“enforcer”) for the New York Rangers, about the true toll that professional hockey, and the concussions standard to the game, takes on athletes’ physical and mental health, as well as how cannabis has helped. They also discuss the illegal vs legal cannabis markets in California, the topic of a recent CBS “60 Minutes” feature this week, and the question of who’s to blame for under-performing cannabis stocks. Read more of Purinton's outspoken interviews on the effect of concussions: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/18113373/nhl-former-new-york-rangers-enforcer-dale-purinton-pull-punches-havoc-multiple-concussions-wreaked-brain And to get a sense of how violent the game is, check out this clip from from an on-ice brawl that Purinton was involved in: https://youtu.be/3y7ALnZRyTY Our music this week is by retired Indianapolis Colts tight end Ben Utrech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOX-kSJ7PI4&feature=youtu.be For more on Purinton's current work with VEDA, check out the news release: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ex-york-rangers-enforcer-dale-205931875.htmlLearn more about Veda: https://vedaecn.com/ and on Twitter:https://twitter.com/vedaecn Also tak e a look at the CBS 60 Minutes feature story that Alex and Donny discuss in the intro: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/marijuana-in-california-how-legalization-of-weed-has-not-destroyed-the-black-market-60-minutes-2019-10-27/ Also read the Bloomberg article on cannabis investors and the slump in pot prices: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-27/retail-investors-are-getting-blamed-for-slump-cannabis-weekly Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

80. Seattle DOPE, Live with David Tran Oct 23, 2019

Alex and Donny chat with David Tran, the founder of Dope Magazine and Farechild Ventures at the New West Summit in San Francisco, but first, they talk about cannabis in Canada: increasing cannabis stocks, declining prices, and a company touting "odorless weed."Follow David Tran on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fathertran?Read more about Dope Magazine:https://dopemagazine.comhttps://www.seattletimes.com/business/seattle-based-dope-magazine-sold-for-11m-to-high-times/Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

79. P.R. and the Vape Panic Oct 20, 2019

This week’s episode comes to you from the New West Summit, held in San Francisco two weeks ago. Alex and Donny spoke to cannabis entrepreneur and P.R. maven Cynthia Salarizadeh about “vape-pocalypse,” how the industry can better communicate its message, what cannabis brands should know about public relations, and her own route into cannabis. They also discuss Alex’s latest story on dark money in cannabis in "The Ebbu Files."Follow Cynthia online at: https://www.salarmediagroup.com/our-team/cynthia-salarizadeh/https://twitter.com/cynthiamarie78Read Alex’s story: https://www.weedweek.net/stories/the-ebbu-files/Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

78. Poetic Justice: Cannabis Jobs for Marginalized Communities with Success Centers Oct 12, 2019

This week, Alex and Donny talk to Liz Jackson-Simpson, the Chief Executive Officer of Success Centers, and her colleague Angela White, Success Centers’ Equity for Industry Program Manager. Success Centers is a San Francisco Bay Area-based nonprofit, originally founded over three decades ago by judges to help provide opportunities to youth in the juvenile justice system, and has since expanded to empower marginalized communities in the Bay Area -- including through job training in the cannabis sector.We also discuss the niche sector of military veterans providing security for cannabis cash, featured in Los Angeles magazine.Read more about Success Centers: https://successcenters.org and their equity programs here: https://successcenters.org/employment/urban-connections-program/equity-for-industry-training/ Also follow them on social media: https://twitter.com/SuccessCenterSFhttps://www.instagram.com/415queencannabis/https://www.instagram.com/successcenters/https://www.facebook.com/successcenters/Check out the Los Angeles magazine story on military veterans providing security for the cannabis industry: https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/military-veteran-cannabis/We also mentioned senate majority leader Mitch McConnell’s trip to Cannabis country: https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/lastword/article/Last-Word-Mitch-McConnell-s-strange-trip-to-14515939.phpOur music this week is a cover, by vocalist Michael Marshall, of “San Francisco (Flowers In Your Hair)” from the film, “The Last Black Man in San Francisco”: https://a24films.com/films/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco.Listen to Michael Marshall's "San Francisco (Flowers In Your Hair)" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d3QbwWnLbc (And finally, check out the Weed Week episode on Craig Gross that we mentioned. https://soundcloud.com/weedweeknews/58-holy-smokes-christians-and-cannabis-with-craig-gross

77. Glazed Mike Glazer: Maker of Memories Oct 07, 2019

This week, Alex and Donny talk to pot comedian Michael Glazer on how he's built a career around pot jokes, cooking, and even spirituality. The conversation gets deep -- but it'll still make you laugh.We also have a conversation about this week's big news story in weed and sports, NFL player Percy Harvin, who acknowledged getting high before every NFL game that he played.Read more about Percy: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/percy-harvin-smoked-weed-before-every-nfl-game-he-played-to-combat-his-anxiety/For more on the connection between sports and cannabis, check out this short documentary from Doc Ellis: https://youtu.be/qQ5Fpy0cxeMAnd check out some of Michael Glazer's work:Glazed at Hollywood Improv: https://improv.com/hollywood/comic/michael+glazer/Weed + Grub with Michael Glazer and Mary Jane Gibson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weed-grub/id1347072452Buzzfeed #HighGuys: https://www.buzzfeed.com/tag/high-guysAlso follow Michael on Twitter (https://twitter.com/glazerboohoohoo?lang=en) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/glazerboohoohoo/?hl=en)Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

76. Table Service & Tokes at Lowell Cafe Sep 30, 2019

This week, Donnell and Alex talk to Andrea Drummer, the chef behind Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe, during a live recording at Weed Week Recharge, about how she went from a anti-drug counselor to a creative chef in the cannabis industry.They also discuss the biggest story in cannabis today: the vaping crisis -- beyond the headlines and the hype.Read the Leafly investigation into the vaping supply chain that Donnell and Alex discuss: https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/vape-pen-injury-supply-chain-investigation-leaflyAnd learn more about Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe, here: https://www.lowellcafe.com/You can also follow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canna_queen71/?hl=en Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

75. Adventures of a Dope Smuggler Sep 23, 2019

This week Alex and Donnell talk with Daniel Yaryan, publisher of Peer Amid Press, about Jerry Kamstra's 1974 memoir, Weed: Adventures of a Dope Smuggler. Just released as a 45th Anniversary Edition, the book tells the true story of Kamstra smuggling a massive amount of weed out of Mexico in the 1960's. Purchase Weed: Adventure of a Dope Smuggler: http://www.lulu.com/shop/jerry-kamstra/weed-adventures-of-a-dope-smuggler/paperback/product-24007437.htmlFollow Daniel on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-yaryan-1548159a/ and find out more about Kamstra Sparring Archive at https://www.facebook.com/KamstraSparchive/Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

74. No Vet Alone and the PTSD Crisis Sep 16, 2019

Alex and Donnell talk with John Wordin, founder of No Vet Alone, an organization that supports veterans dealing with mental health issues. Wordin tells us how his history as a professional cycler led him to No Vet Alone and how cannabis plays a role in his organization. Wordin has partnered with Mario Guzman (Sherbinski) to identify which strains help specific mental health issues. No Vet Alone claims that 62% of current participants have reduced or eliminated prescription drug use. Find out more about No Vet Alone at https://novetalone.org/ and on social media at https://www.facebook.com/novetalone/ and https://www.instagram.com/novetalone/Board rejects Ohio medical marijuana for autism and anxiety: https://www.cleveland.com/politics/2019/09/board-rejects-ohio-medical-marijuana-for-autism-and-anxiety-sides-with-traditional-medicine.htmlLet the State Medical Board of Ohio know what you think: https://med.ohio.gov/Publications/Recent-News/medical-board-votes-on-medical-marijuana-control-program-conditionsJoin our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

Bonus: A Legal Weed Desert Called Kern County Sep 13, 2019

This week Donnell and Alex discuss Donnell’s visit to Bakersfield and the most populous California county without legal cannabis. Then Donnell introduces Jeff Jarvis, former president of Kern County Citizens for Patients Rights, who takes us through the difficult journey toward—and away from—MED and REC in his Central town, including eyebrow-raising politics and an outsize movement figures.Read about one prominent cannabis activist’s legal difficulties here: https://www.bakersfield.com/news/abbasi-attempting-to-subpoena-high-profile-witnesses/article_efd368d0-bf80-11e9-be53-93944ba21009.htmlAnd the counter-allegations of a Kern County Supervisor charged with conflict of interest:https://www.turnto23.com/breaking-news-alerts/judge-supervisor-leticia-perez-discriminated-against-in-criminal-caseJoin our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

73. Cali 'Shroom Decriminalization with Activist Ryan Munevar Sep 09, 2019

Alex and Donnell talk with Ryan Munevar about decriminalizing mushrooms at a state-wide level. Munevar tells us about the origins of the California Psilocybin Decriminalization and Research Initiative 2020, how he approaches such a massive endeavor, why he prefers decriminalization over legalization and what he thinks of 9/20, the mushroom holiday. The California Psilocybin Decriminalization and Research Initiative 2020 - https://decrimca.org/Counterfeit Cannabis Products - https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-08-25/knockoff-cannabis-products-headache-for-california-legal-weedJoin our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

72. The Spice Dealer’s Reckoning Sep 02, 2019

This week Alex and Donnell bring you two interviews. We talk with Bloomberg journalist Jordan Rubin about a bizarre story he wrote about spice (or synthetic cannabinoids), two film makers facing life in prison, the Grateful Dead, a chemist who works for the DEA and a little-known Reagan-era drug law. We also speak with Aaron Trahan from the cannabis data company Headset about product trends.Read Jordan Rubin's article here: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/featured/americas-secret-drug-war/part1Headset: https://www.headset.io/Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

71. The Great Banking Thaw Aug 23, 2019

This week Alex and Donnell sit down with Sahar Ayinehsazian, an attorney with the national cannabis law firm Vicente Sederberg. We ask her why banks are hesitant to service the cannabis industry and we talk state and federal banking laws, the NCIA banking committee and what it looks like to lobby for cannabis. Also, what's the deal with the caves full of cannabis cash? Vicente Sederberg- https://vicentesederberg.comJoin our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

70. Elvis McGovern: “The MacGyver of Weed” Aug 19, 2019

Donny visited Elvis McGovern’s extraction manufacturing company and sat down with McGovern to talk about how he has "MacGyvered" his machines to work for the specific needs of cannabis oil production, the increasing demand of concentrates, changing extraction technology and his recommendations for entry points into the industry.Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

BONUS: Lizzie Post's Cannabis Etiquette Aug 14, 2019

For this bonus episode, Alex and Donnell chat with Lizzie Post, great-great-granddaughter of America's etiquette queen Emily Post. Lizzie is co-president of The Emily Post Institute and author of Higher Etiquette, a book about cannabis etiquette. We ask Lizzie all of our burning questions, from what to do if your friend is smoking up your weed to the best way to politely decline a slobbery blunt and we discuss how the etiquette of buying and consuming weed has dramatically changed with legalization.Higher Etiquette: A Guide to the World of Cannabis, from Dispensaries to Dinner Parties: www.indiebound.org/book/9780399582394Follow Lizzie on Twitter: twitter.com/lizzieapostWeedWeek is the best way to keep up with the Green Rush at WeedWeek.net. Sign up for our free newsletters: WeedWeek, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California at www.weedweek.net/newsletterRate and review us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weed…ek/id1332937362Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

69. Cannabis Kitchen Activism, with Loudvision Aug 10, 2019

This week we bring you a conversation with chef Marcus Colbert and his partner Alex that Donnell captured on the road. LoudVision, the duo's cannabis cuisine enterprise, is part of the East Bay's He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother collective, which includes the Munchie Movement and 4&20 Blackbirds. Marcus and Alex tell Donnell about hosting high-end private dinners with a focus on infused food and beverage pairings and explain the ways that sharing opens the door to conversations that challenge the status quo. Plus, be careful with your weed if you aren't a U.S. citizen. Follow Marcus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefmarkydThe Munchie Movement:https://www.munchiemovement.com4&20 Blackbirds: https://www.420bb.comCloud Sesh: https://www.instagram.com/cloud_seshWisconsin man gets deported: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/wisconsin-man-gets-deported-after-marijuana-convictionJoin our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

68. Shaleen Title: Cannabis Justice Aug 02, 2019

This week Alex and Donnell talk with Shaleen Title, one of five commissioners on the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Title's goal is to ensure legalization has economic benefits for victims of past injustice. She updates us on the status of licensing in MA and what she has learned from mistakes in CO and the west. Plus, we have an update on cannabis banking.Follow Shaleen Title on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaleentitleFollow the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MA_CannabisThree Republicans Stand in the Way of Legalization: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/cannabis-weed-federal-legalization-crapo-graham-mcconnell-857036/Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.WeedWeek is the best way to keep up with the Green Rush at WeedWeek.net. Sign up for our free newsletters: WeedWeek, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California at www.weedweek.net/newsletterRate and review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

67. Bruce Linton: The Exit Interview Jul 27, 2019

Alex and Donnell sit down with Bruce Linton, former CEO of Canopy Growth, who started Tweed in a defunct chocolate factory and turned it into the world's largest cannabis company. He tells us how he approached running Canopy Growth in his "own way," investing in exploration and growth with a goal to create a dominant company and how that eventually led to his termination. He also talks extraction, international markets, the future of cannabis beverages and what he plans on doing next. A Prayer for Owen Meany: https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Owen-Meany-John-Irving/dp/006220422XWeedWeek is the best way to keep up with the Green Rush at WeedWeek.net or on Twitter and Instagram at @weedweeknewsJoin our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

66. Mid-Year Update with Alex and Donnell Jul 22, 2019

Donnell and Alex recap some of the biggest stories from the first half of 2019. We cover the growing power of multi-state operators, Oregon’s interstate commerce wishes, the past and future of equity programs, California’s crack downs, consumption laws and much more. To stay up to date on the green rush, make sure you are signed up for our newsletters at WeedWeek.net. Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

65. A Very Canadian Pot Scandal with Jesse Staniforth Jul 15, 2019

Jesse Staniforth, Editor of WeedWeek Canada, updates Alex and Donnell on breaking Canadian stories. There is no lack of scandal: Cannabis giant Canopy Growth fired founder and CEO Bruce Linton and CannTrust, a major licensed producer, is estimated to lose C$350 Million for ignoring the law. New regulations limiting THC in edibles exacerbate the over-packaging crisis. The country continues to battle the illicit market which is now also available online and is known by the cool name "MOMS" (mail order marijuana sites). Plus, Alex and Donnell discuss Jay-Z's partnership with Caliva. The latest WW Canada newsletter: https://www.weedweek.net/newsletter/ww-canada-canntrust-scandal-rocks-industry-7-13-19/ To have these newsletters delivered to your inbox, sign up at https://www.weedweek.net/newsletter/ Follow Jesse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jbstaniforthJay-Z partners with Caliva: https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2019/07/09/jay-z-caliva-cannabis-brand-strategist/Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

64. Up from Bud Tending, with Tiara Darnell Jul 08, 2019

Portland's 2017 Budtender of the Year, Tiara Darnell, tells Alex and Donnell how budtending prepared her for cannabis advocacy, from studying strains and fielding medical inquiries to witnessing the ugly truth behind "inclusive" brand marketing. Darnell says she has not lost hope in cannabis equity programs and she introduces us to her forthcoming podcast, High, Good People, which explores the relationship between people of color and cannabis in the new age of legalization. Also, an interview with Acreage CEO Kevin Murphy drops today on WeedWeek.net and Italians are smoking "cannabis light." High, Good People pilot episode: https://soundcloud.com/t-ara-darnell/hgp-podcast-pilot-mixdownHigh, Good People on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highgoodpeopleLeafly's Best in State 2017: https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/best-in-state-2017-oregonAcreage CEO Kevin Murphy: The WeedWeek Interviewhttps://www.weedweek.net/stories/acreage-ceo-kevin-murphy-the-weedweek-interview/Cannabis Policy Oversight Team: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/civic/article/557563Marijuana Legalization Leader: Illinois Just Made New York And New Jersey Look Like Dorkshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeadams/2019/06/04/marijuana-legalization-leader-illinois-just-made-new-york-and-new-jersey-look-like-dorks/#3de944e746f9Illinois Rec Bill "Tragically Flawed"https://www.weedweek.net/newsletter/weedweek-a-tragically-flawed-rec-bill-in-illinois-the-new-glass-ceiling-5-27-19/Italy's Cannabis Light: https://www.apnews.com/ea9ac614af74488b8977e3dbe54dd795Mickey Hart's weed brand: https://hightimes.com/news/grateful-dead-drummer-mickey-hart-announces-launch-cannabis-brand/Low dose cannabis tonic: https://www.bevnet.com/news/2019/elevator-talk-cann-low-dose-cannabis-tonic-targets-market-newcomersJoin our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

63. Our Psychedelic Future with DoubleBlind Magazine Jul 01, 2019

Double Blind editors Shelby Hartman and Madison Margolin stopped by the studio to update Alex and Donnell on the change lapping at the shore of the psychedelic realm and explain why starting a magazine in 2019 "just felt right." Forthcoming policy around decriminalization, the psilocybin trials underway, and hallucinogens potential for improving mental health all contribute to that righteousness.DoubleBlind on Twitter: https://twitter.com/doubleblindmagShelby on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shelbyannehart?Check out DoubleBlind Magazine: https://www.doubleblindmag.com/The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies: https://maps.org/ DEA's LSD Tweet: https://twitter.com/DEAHQ/status/1143613644422471682Peter Grinspoon's Response to the DEA's Tweet: https://twitter.com/Peter_Grinspoon/status/1143615121874391042Our sponsor this week is SoapBoxSample.SoapBoxSample helps businesses understand the unique attitudes and experiences of their cannabis customers. Visit Soapboxsample.com/cannabis to download your free “Green Rush survival kit”Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

62. Strains, Shrooms and Stoners with Ophelia Chong Jun 24, 2019

Alex and Donnell sit down with Ophelia Chong, founder of Stock Pot Images and Asian Americans for Cannabis Education(AACE). We talk with her about the importance of inclusive representation in stock photography, battling hate groups with education, her struggle with alcoholism, getting sober, and how she approaches using cannabis while celebrating 14 years of sobriety.Follow Ophelia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/opheliaswimsFollow Ophelia on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ophelia.chong1Asian Americans for Cannabis Education - http://www.asianamericansforcannabis.orgStock Pot Images - https://www.stockpotimages.comOur sponsor this week is SoapBoxSample.SoapBoxSample helps businesses understand the unique attitudes and experiences of their cannabis customers. Visit Soapboxsample.com/cannabis to download your free “Green Rush survival kit”Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

61. Go to Cannabis Camp with Meadow’s David Hua Jun 17, 2019

@donnyshell comes to us from Camp Navarro in Mendocino County, where canna-tech company Meadow created a “weed camp” called Meadowlands. @donnyshell spoke with Meadow's CEO David Hua about the vision behind cannabis camp, the journey to creating one of the most popular dispensary POS systems, and how he stays positive in a sometimes brutal industry.Follow David Hua on Twitter at https://twitter.com/hua and check out Meadow at https://getmeadow.com. For more information about Meadowlands getmeadow.com/meadowlandsOur sponsor this week is SoapBoxSample. SoapBoxSample helps businesses understand the unique attitudes and experiences of their cannabis customers. Visit Soapboxsample.com/cannabis to download your free “Green Rush survival kit”Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

60. Notes from a One-Dispensary Town with Glenn Bolton Jun 10, 2019

This week @donnyshell and @alexhalperin sit down with comedian Glenn Bolton to talk about smoking weed and growing up in Kansas City and how he uses cannabis to write jokes. We also discuss retired NFL players coming out in support of marijuana, and everyone shares their favorite stoner comedies! Follow Glenn on Twitter at https://twitter.com/glennbcomic on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/glennbcomic and check out his video "fresh greens" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpK4R8MIvVIGlazed at the Hollywood Improv: https://improv.com/hollywood/event/glazed/9412875/Kyle Turley Vice series: https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/sports-chasing-strains-medical-marijuana-save-football-weedweek/57b73793bd9512af1daee843 Joe Montana invests in weed: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-24/nfl-great-joe-montana-makes-investment-in-california-weed-brandLet Timmy Smoke: It's time to open baseball's hidden cannabis culture: https://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/let-timmy-smoke-time-open-baseballs-hidden-cannabis-cultureOur sponsor this week is SoapBoxSample.SoapBoxSample helps businesses understand the unique attitudes and experiences of their cannabis customers. Visit Soapboxsample.com/cannabis to download your free “Green Rush survival kit”Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedw…d1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

59. Barbara Ehrenreich on the Privilege of Wellness Jun 03, 2019

This week @alexhalperin and @donnyshell call up writer and journalist Barbara Ehrenreich. We talk with her about discovering the allure of weed in Jamaica, exploring drugs in college, the capitalization of weed and the privilege of “wellness.” Economic Hardship Reporting Project: http://economichardship.org/Barbara Ehrenreich's Twitter: https://twitter.com/b_ehrenreichNatural Causes: An Epidemic of Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing Ourselves to Live Longer by Barbara Ehrenreich: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781455535897Donnell Alexander's Burns, OR story: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/the-darkness-in-burns-oregon-112944/Debunking Dispensary Myths: https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/debunking-dispensary-mythsMadison Margolin Twitter: https://twitter.com/margolinmadisonOur sponsor this week is SoapBoxSample.SoapBoxSample helps businesses understand the unique attitudes and experiences of their cannabis customers. Visit Soapboxsample.com/cannabis to download your free “Green Rush survival kit”Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedw…d1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

58. Holy Smokes! Christians and Cannabis with Craig Gross May 27, 2019

This week @alexhalperin and @donnyshell sit down with Christian leader and founder of xxxchurch.com, Craig Gross, about his new mission: getting Christians to embrace cannabis. The edibles enthusiast founded christiancannabis.com after having a life-changing experience with cannabis and now he wants Christians to feel free to try weed for themselves. Also, the Oregon senate passes an interstate commerce bill. Find out more about Craig Gross: https://craiggross.comChristian Cannabis: https://christiancannabis.comXXXChurch: https://www.xxxchurch.comOregon Senate Votes To Legalize Interstate Marijuana Imports And Exports: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/oregon-senate-votes-to-legalize-interstate-marijuana-imports-and-exports/Our sponsor this week is SoapBoxSample.SoapBoxSample helps businesses understand the unique attitudes and experiences of their cannabis customers. Visit Soapboxsample.com/cannabis to download your free “Green Rush survival kit”Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

57. Newsom Adviser Nicole Elliott: Live from Recharge May 20, 2019

This week we bring you an episode recorded live at WeedWeek's Recharge event. Alex and Donnell interview Nicole Elliott, senior advisor on cannabis to Governor Newsom, in the office of business and economic development. She talks with us about her experience ushering in legal cannabis in San Francisco, the challenges of California regulation, social equity and Governor Newsom's vision for the future of cannabis in California. Follow Nicole on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nicolewheatonThe Vapor Room - https://vaporroom.comJoin our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail your comments, questions or suggestions to hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

56. The Future of Dispensary Design with Danny Gonzalez May 13, 2019

This week Alex and Donnell sit down with interior designer Danny Gonzales to discuss emerging trends in dispensary branding, the future of canna-lounges, and the unique challenges of designing for dispensaries. Plus, is cannabis addictive? Danny Gonzales Worldwide: http://dannygonzales.comFollow Danny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannygonzalesAlex Halperin’s Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/apr/28/marijuana-addictiveJoin our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

55. Hemp, Hemp Hooray with Joy Beckerman May 06, 2019

This week Alex and Donnell talk with hemp expert and consultant Joy Beckerman about discovering her passion for hemp at a Grateful Dead concert in 1990, the environmental and economic benefits of the plant and the complicated legality of hemp. Follow Joy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/hempace and check out the Hemp Ace website at http://www.hempace.comJoin our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEmail your comments, questions or suggestions to hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

54. Terpenes and Wax with DJ Verbz Apr 28, 2019

This week we bring you an interview with Portland-based artist DJ Verbz. Donnell sat down with him in March to discuss his transition into working in cannabis and the terpene extraction lab he runs, as well as how weed changed West Coast rap, and Verbz' monthly live hip hop show, The Thesis. Plus, we talk about oversupply in Oregon and an intellectual property dispute over the term "Women of Weed."Follow Verbz on Twitter at https://twitter.com/verbz?lang=en and IG at https://www.instagram.com/verbzthedj/?hl=enFollow The Thesis on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thethesispdx/Follow Berner on IG: https://www.instagram.com/berner415/?hl=enFollow Cool Nutz on IG: https://www.instagram.com/coolnutz/?hl=enListen to the episode of Crate Diggers with Donnell as the guest: http://cratediggers.net/ep-36-donnell-alexander-2/Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

53. Lit Weed Lit, with Gary Phillips Apr 20, 2019

This week Alex and Donnell talk about weed and literature. We also speak with critically acclaimed author Gary Phillips about his new graphic novel BeBop Barbarians, how weed affected the music of late 20th-century South Central Los Angeles, Phillips' anthology The Obama Inheritance, and his new steps into Hollywood. GDPhillips.comBeBop Barbarians: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781941110591The Obama Inheritance: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781941110591The Cocaine Chronicles: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781617750298Doc Ellis & the LSD No-No: https://vimeo.com/18603661Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine by Banana Bros ($129 value). Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

51. Godfather of Legal Weed: Steve DeAngelo Apr 06, 2019

This week Alex and Donnell speak with Steve DeAngelo about his long history as a cannabis activist turned entrepreneur, and the integral role he played in merging big business and cannabis. Plus, Donny remembers Nipsey Hussle. Follow Steve DeAngelo on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/stevedeangeloCapitalism and Hip-Hop Mixtape Culture Cool | Donnell Alexander (referencing Nipsey Hussle's 2013 Crenshaw mixtape): https://www.academia.edu/26731302/Capitalism_and_Hip-Hop_Mixtape_Culture_CoolIf you love WeedWeek and want to support us, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/weedweek. We have awesome thank-you gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you will get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you will get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine from Banana Bros (bananabros.com), a $129 value. Watch how the OTTO works here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7U. Join now at www.Patreon.com/WeedWeek.Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

50. Home Grows and the Illicit Market with Cannabis Wire reporter Julia Barajas Apr 01, 2019

This week Alex and Donnell sit down with Cannabis Wire reporter JuliaBarajas to talk about the illicit market, CA cities banning homegrows, reporting weed stories from Latin America, and how she doesn’ttell her grandma she's a weed reporter. Plus, more and more agingAmericans are using weed!This is our 50th episode! If you love WeedWeek and want to see us make 50 more episodes and more, join our Patreon athttps://www.patreon.com/weedweek. There are awesome gifts at every donation level. For just $2/month, you will get a bonus episode of WeedWeek every month. For $25/month you will get the bonus episodes, additional swag, plus an OTTO, the precision joint machine from Banana Bros (bananabros.com), a $129 value. Watch how the OTTO works here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zqq9m1Bf7UMore Aging Americans are Using Pot:https://www.apnews.com/5374f36871fd4ed68a0d873a323129b7Follow Julia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/julia_p_barajasCannabis Wire episodes discussed during the episode:https://cannabiswire.com/2019/02/04/a-california-conundrum-how-to-crack-down-on-illicit-sales-without-echoing-the-war-on-drugs/https://cannabiswire.com/2018/11/05/judge-california-city-that-banned-home-growing-has-gone-too-far/Podcast Recommendation from Julia:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jjpj5gitMvHDQE1NbwlfmSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

49. @TheCannabisCutie on The OC & NFL PTSD Mar 23, 2019

This week Alex and Donnell sit down with educator and activist Tamara Pettigrew, a.k.a. @thecannabiscutie. We talk with Pettigrew about her work as a market leader for WomenGrow, being a cannabis educator and a mom in the traditionally Republican Orange County, and the potential role of cannabis in the NFL. Following Tamara Pettigrew on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecannabiscutie/WomenGrow: https://womengrow.com/California Is Growing So Much Marijuana It Could Crash the Market: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/california-growing-too-much-cannabis-market/Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

48. Weed on Wall Street with Business Insider's Jeremy Berke Mar 18, 2019

New York-based reporter Jeremy Berke joins Alex and Donnell to discuss how Wall Street banks are wading into the green rush. Plus, a few words on data firm Headset’s partnership with mainstream data juggernaut Nielsen and the accounting giant Deloitte. Read more from Jeremy Berke: https://www.businessinsider.com/canadian-cannabis-companies-are-lobbying-tsx-to-allow-us-investment-2019-3https://www.businessinsider.com/citigroup-execs-consider-role-in-banking-cannabis-deals-2019-3Inside Nielsen And Deloitte's Joint Foray Into The Cannabis Industry - And Why It's A Big Deal: https://www.forbes.com/sites/javierhasse/2019/03/13/inside-nielsen-and-deloittes-joint-foray-into-the-cannabis-industry-and-why-its-a-big-deal/#163659f34f0bSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

47. Farmersville: REC in a Small Town Mar 11, 2019

This week Donnell talks with Gregorio Gomez, the mayor of Farmersville, CA, about how he introduced recreational cannabis to an agricultural town of 11,000 people, why the mayor views marijuana like any other industry, and the road bumps to implementation. Plus, Alex and Donnell highlight some of the new weed bills introduced in Congress. Congress is finally going to pot - http://www.rollcall.com/news/congress/marijuana-gains-traction-both-partiesSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

46. Gelato's Father, Mr. Sherbinski Mar 04, 2019

This week Alex and Donnell sit down with Sherbinski, a.k.a. Mr. Sherbinksi, an underground pot legend and creator of the Gelato strain. We talk with him about getting his start in San Fransisco in the early 2000's, the origin of Gelato, and how he marketed his weed organically through Bay Area hip hop. Plus, Alex discusses his story about cannabis impresario Dooma Wendschuh, who co- founded Ebbu and is now CEO of Province Brands. Read the story now at Weedweek.net/stories. Sherbinskis - https://www.sherbinskis.comDooma Goes Nuclear: A Green Rush Story -https://www.weedweek.net/stories/dooma-goes-nuclear-a-green-rush-story/ This episode brought to you by BDS Analytics, the leaders in cannabis sales tracking and industry business intelligence. Learn more at https://bdsanalytics.com/Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

45. One Woman's SacTown Business Adventure, with Kimberly Cargile Feb 25, 2019

At the end of 2018 Donnell spoke with dispensary owner and cannabis advocate Kimberly Cargile about how Sacramento found success in the wake of legalization, her unique business model with A Therapeutic Alternative, and her activism work over the past 15 years. Plus, cannabis makes it's way to the Oscars. A Therapeutic Alternative - http://atherapeuticalternative.com/Oscar gift bags are full of THC and CBD - https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/2/18/18229393/oscars-2019-gift-bags-swagSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

44. Does Weed Cause Violence? A Debate with Alex Berenson Feb 18, 2019

This week Alex and Donnell speak with Alex Berenson about his controversial book, Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence. Donnell and Alex (Halperin) push back on Alex Berenson's premise that marijuana use is linked to mental illness and an epidemic of violence. Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence: https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Your-Children-Marijuana-Violence/dp/1982103663Responses to Tell Your Children: Alex Halperin's Response in the Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jan/28/how-dangerous-is-marijuana-for-young-mens-mental-healthA Conversation with Ziva Cooper - https://cannabiswire.com/2019/02/01/a-conversation-with-ziva-cooper/What Alex Berenson’s new book gets wrong about marijuana, psychosis, and violence - https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/1/14/18175446/alex-berenson-tell-your-children-marijuana-psychosis-violenceDid Marijuana Legalization Really Increase Homicide Rates? - https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/01/no-pot-legalization-probably-didnt-increase-homicide-rates.htmlDoes Legalizing Marijuana Cause 'Sharp Increases in Murders and Aggravated Assaults'? - https://reason.com/blog/2019/01/09/does-legalizing-marijuana-cause-sharp-inSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

43. Love in the Time of Legalization with Highly Devoted's Molly Peckler Feb 11, 2019

For our Valentine's Day episode, we sit down with Molly Peckler, founder of Highly Devoted, a cannabis-friendly matchmaking service. We discuss finding someone to share life (and a joint) with, dating around the stigma of weed, and how cannabis can help you find love. Plus, legalization is creating well-paying jobs. Highly Devoted - https://highlydevoted.comCannabis jobs pay 11% more than the US median salary, and demand is up 76% - https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/04/cannabis-jobs-pay-11percent-more-than-the-us-median-salary.htmlSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

42. Mike Tyson: Cannabis Entrepreneur Feb 04, 2019

This week we talk with former world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, about his second career: pot entrepreneur. He tells us about being too famous for his own good, how weed has impacted his life for the better, and all about his upcoming cannabis-friendly music festival. Also, vape pens are failing safety tests in California.The Kind Music Festival - https://kindmusicfestival.com/Mike Tyson and Robin Givens on Barbara Walters in 1988 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAcuDk4ovsw&t=9sMike Tyson boxing highlights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2RxpsS639I&t=12sCalifornia Cannabis Labs Are Finding Toxic Metal in Vape Carts - https://www.leafly.com/news/health/california-cannabis-labs-are-finding-toxic-metal-in-vape-cartsSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

41. The Republican Case for Legalization with Clint Olivier Jan 28, 2019

This week we bring you an interview with former Fresno councilman Clint Olivier. Donnell sat down with Olivier at the end of 2018, days before he left office. Olivier talks us through his strategy for legalizing medical in a conservative city that was very anti-marijuana.Follow Clint Olivier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/clintolivierAlex Halperin's response to Alex Berenson's anti-marijuana book: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jan/28/how-dangerous-is-marijuana-for-young-mens-mental-health?CMP=share_btn_twThe Challenges Ahead: Barinder Rasode on Communication and Education: https://www.weedweek.net/stories/the-challenges-ahead-barinder-rasode-on-communication-and-education/California marijuana growers association drops suit over loophole for mega-farms : https://mjbizdaily.com/california-marijuana-growers-association-drops-suit-mega-farms/Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

40. Of Coke and Contras, with "Freeway" Rick Ross Jan 21, 2019

This week Alex and Donnell talk with "Freeway" Rick Ross on the illegal drug empire he built in L.A. in the 1980's and the importance of expungement for marijuana-related crimes. Plus, NFL fans light up in L.A. and we respond to a tweet about social equity. The Crack King is Back: Writer Jesse Katz On Hustling With Freeway Rick - https://www.lamag.com/thejump/the-crack-king-is-back-writer-jesse-katz-on-hustling-with-freeway-rick/Freeway Rick Ross: The Untold Autobiography - https://www.amazon.com/Freeway-Rick-Ross-Untold-Autobiography/dp/1499651538Documentary "Freeway: Crack in the System" - https://www.netflix.com/title/80018252Dark Alliance: The CIA, the Contras, and the Crack Cocaine Explosion by Gary Webb - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Alliance-Contras-Cocaine-Explosion/dp/1888363681/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3GDO5BFYSC9S3&keywords=gary+webb+dark+alliance&qid=1548097986&s=Books&sprefix=gary+webb+%2Cstripbooks%2C285&sr=1-2-catcorrNFL Fans Hot Boxed the LA Coliseum During a Playoff Game This Weekend - https://merryjane.com/news/nfl-fans-hot-boxed-the-la-coliseum-during-a-playoff-game-this-weekendSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

39. Opening the World’s Biggest Market, with Cat Packer Jan 14, 2019

This week Alex and Donnell talk with Cat Packer, the head regulator for Los Angeles (the world's largest cannabis market) on creating a cannabis department from scratch, the origin of her interest in drug policy, her comprehensive perspective on cannabis equity and what she sees for the future of cannabis regulation. Plus, a new marijuana bill is proposed in Congress: "HR 420"cannabis.lacity.org/Los Angeles vs. Legal Weed - www.curbed.com/a/texas-californi…istory-californiaSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedw…d1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

38. Talking Shop with Pot Journalist Amanda Chicago Lewis Jan 06, 2019

This week Alex and Donnell speak with cannabis journalist Amanda Chicago Lewis about her work on cannabis patents, social equity programs and predictions for the industry in 2019. Plus, Donny and Alex discuss the testing facility fiasco in Sacramento and what it means for the industry. Recall deals blow to California’s marijuana industry: https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Recall-deals-blow-to-California-s-marijuana-13487748.phpCheck out Amanda Chicago Lewis' GQ article "The Great Pot Monopoly Mystery": https://www.gq.com/story/the-great-pot-monopoly-mystery as well as her latest article for Rolling Stone on 2019 predictions: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/2019-weed-marijuana-cannabis-what-to-expect-774035Follow Amanda on Twitter at https://twitter.com/msamandalewisRe-visit WeedWeek podcast episode 25 with Beth Schechter, from the Open Cannabis Project, about preserving the genetic diversity of cannabis from agricultural patents: https://soundcloud.com/weedweeknews/25-are-patents-bad-for-weedSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter Each week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast. You can also email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netSubscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

37. Cannabis for Sobriety with Dr. Sherry Yafai Dec 24, 2018

This week Alex and Donnell speak with Dr. Sherry Yafai, an emergency room physician and consultant for High Sobriety, an organization that uses marijuana to help people get sober. Plus, rapper Smokepurpp has a new THC product to help people kick lean (a codeine-based syrup) addiction. Learn more about High Sobriety at https://highsobriety.comThe Releaf Institute: https://thereleafinstitute.com/Smokepurpp Combats Lean Addiction By Announcing THC Syrup "Purppavis" - https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/smokepurpp-combats-lean-addiction-by-announcing-thc-syrup-purppavis-news.63844.htmlSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

36. WeedYear Dec 17, 2018

Alex and Donnell spend the episode recapping 2018, a landmark year for marijuana. We bring you the big moments from this past year: 280E, the debut of social equity, the still thriving illegal market, rec legalization, and more! Revisit Donnell's article for Fast Company on California's social equity programs: https://www.fastcompany.com/40562309/highs-and-lows-can-californias-legal-marijuana-industry-repair-the-damage-of-the-drug-warsSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

35. Can Weed Cure Cancer? With Cannabics Pharmaceutical Co-Founder Eyal Barad Dec 09, 2018

This week Alex and Donnell sit down with Cannabics Pharmaceuticals co-founder Eyal Barad. Barad tells us about their latest research using cannabinoids to combat certain kinds of cancer. Plus, Canadians are mixing curling and cannabis. Find out more about Cannabics at https://cannabics.com or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cannabics1First-Ever Cannabis-themed Curling "Bongspiel" Sells Out in 24 Hours - https://www.weedweek.net/stories/first-ever-cannabis-themed-curling-bongspiel-sells-out-in-24-hours/Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

34. Canada Legalization Update With WeedWeek Canada's Jesse Staniforth Dec 02, 2018

This week we bring you an interview that we taped last month at MJBizCon. Alex and Donnell talk with Jesse Staniforth, editor of WeedWeek Canada, to find out how Canada is doing one month into legalization. Plus, we bring you a story with a new twist on this time-tested pairing: getting stoned and playing video games.Follow Jesse on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jbstaniforth and sign up for the WeedWeek Canada newsletter at https://www.weedweek.net/newsletter/Stoned Gamer League: http://sgl.ggSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at weedweeknews@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

33. The Drug War Past and Present with Attorney Allison Margolin Nov 24, 2018

This week Alex and Donnell talk with Allison Margolin, a cannabis lawyer known as "LA's Dopest Attorney." Margolin tells us about the latest developments in cannabis law in CA, the legacy of activism that she inherited from her father, and about her forthcoming book about the drug war. Plus, we bring you harvest themed cannabis news to kick off the holiday season.Find out more from Allison Margolin at https://margolinlawrence.com on Twitter at https://twitter.com/allisonmargolinNORML(National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws): https://norml.orgJudge Rules in Favor of California Cannabis Home Growers: https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/judge-rules-in-favor-home-growing-marijuana-in-californiaCan Pot Save The Pumpkin Farm?: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2018/10/30/feature/can-pot-save-the-pumpkin-farm/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.a7c29df47a8dSign up for the WeedWeek newsletters to get weekly info on America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterWeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush. For a free one-month trial subscription sign up here: www.weedweek.net/weedweek-canadaEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at https://www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at weedweeknews@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

32. Würk Wants Cannabis to be a Normal Industry with Keegan Peterson Nov 18, 2018

This week Alex and Donnell talk with Keegan Peterson, founder and CEO of Würk, about reinventing HR in the cannabis space. Also, we recap MJBizCon in La Vegas and WeedWeek has a party. For more from Würk, go to https://www.enjoywurk.com or follow them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EnjoyWurkSign up for the WeedWeek newsletters to get weekly info on America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterWeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush.For a free one-month trial subscription sign up here: www.weedweek.net/weedweek-canadaLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at weedweeknews@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

31. Michigan's Grassroots Victory with Jeffrey Hank of MI Legalize Nov 11, 2018

This week Alex and Donnell talk with Jeffrey Hank, Executive Director of Michigan Legalize, on Michigan's progressive cannabis law that just passed on Nov 6th. Plus, we take a deep dive into the most significant election results and how they will shape the future of the industry. Keep up to date with Michigan Legalize's work by visiting www.milegalize.comUtah Voters Approve Medical Marijuana Legalization Ahead Of Compromise Deal:https://www.marijuanamoment.net/utah-voters-approve-medical-marijuana-legalization-ahead-of-compromise-deal/Missouri voters pass Amendment 2, legalizing medical marijuana:https://www.kshb.com/news/political/missouri-voters-pass-amendment-2-legalizing-medical-marijuanaLegal marijuana in Michigan: What you need to know:https://www.freep.com/story/news/marijuana/2018/11/07/michigan-marijuana-results-election-legalization/1835297002/To get weekly info on America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox, sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter and the brand new WeedWeek California! www.weedweek.netWeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush.For a free one-month trial subscription sign up here: www.weedweek.net/weedweek-canadaLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at hello@weedweek.netFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews/

30. The Small Grower's Dilemma with Bryant Mitchell Nov 04, 2018

This week Alex and Donnell talk to Bryant Mitchell, founder of Blaqstar Farms, on his history as a consultant and how that lead him into the cannabis world. Plus, we discuss a lawsuit brought against a Colorado dispensary, and is Paul Ryan looking for a job? You can buy Blaqstar product at California Cannabis dispensary on Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles. Visit their website at https://www.blaqstarfarms.com or follow them on Instagram @blaqstarfarmshttps://coloradosun.com/2018/10/31/colorado-safe-streets-rico-lawsuit-verdict/https://www.marijuanamoment.net/paul-ryan-touts-the-benefits-of-a-marijuana-ingredient-and-industrial-hemp/Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter to get weekly info on America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterWeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush.For a free one-month trial subscription sign up here: www.weedweek.net/weedweek-canadaLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at weedweeknews@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

29. Big Green Data with Giadha De Carcer and Elizabeth Stahura Oct 28, 2018

This week Alex and Donnell come to you from the cannabis tech conference, New West Summit. We talk with two big players in the business of cannabis data: Giadha De Carcer, founder and CEO of New Frontier Data, and Elizabeth Stahura, president and co-founder of BDS Analytics. We also discuss the effect of the Marriott strike on the conference and the industry as a whole. Find out more about New Frontier Data at https://newfrontierdata.com. You can follow Giadha De Carcer on Twitter at twitter.com/GiadhaDeCarcer or twitter.com/NewFrontierDataFind out more about BDS Analytics at https://bdsanalytics.com. You can following Elizabeth Stahura on Twitter at twitter.com/BDSAnalyticsMarriott hotel strike complicates New West Summit: http://www.sfweekly.com/news/cannabis-conference-complicated-by-hotel-strike/Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter to get weekly info on America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterWeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush.For a free one-month trial subscription sign up here: www.weedweek.net/weedweek-canadaLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at weedweeknews@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

28. The Business of Race in Cannabis with Bonita Money Oct 22, 2018

We’re back! And we have a new co-host, Donnell Alexander! This week Alex and Donnell talk with Bonita “Bo” Money. She is the founder of Women Abuv Ground and NDICA, two organizations dedicated to paving a way for people of color in the cannabis industry. You can follow Bonita Money on Instagram at bomoney27 (https://www.instagram.com/bomoney27/?hl=en)Find out more about Women Abuv Ground at www.womenabuvground.com and NDICA at www.thendica.org or in Instagram at thendica18 (https://www.instagram.com/thendica18/?hl=en)The Diversity and Inclusion Social Equity Expo is October 27th at LA Trade Tech: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-expungement-week-diversity-inclusion-social-equity-expo-tickets-51126975159Read Shaleen Title's open letter to the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition: https://digboston.com/guest-opinion-thanks-but-no-thanks/Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter to get weekly info on America’s most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterWeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush. For a free one-month trial subscription sign up here: www.weedweek.net/weedweek-canadaLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast. Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at weedweeknews@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews

Update Jul 22, 2018

We are taking a break for a few weeks to make some changes to the podcast. We hope you have a great summer and will be back with you soon! In the mean time, keep up with your weed news at weedweek.net. Do you want to be WeedWeek's new co-host? Email alexhalperin@gmail.com and tell us why you would be a great co-host! WeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush. For a free one-month trial subscription sign up here:https://www.weedweek.net/weedweek-canada/Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter to get weekly info on America's most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter/We want to answer all your burning weed questions! Leave us a voicemail at 424-258-0430 and we might answer your question on the podcast! Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at weedweeknews@gmail.com Follow us Twitter and Instagramwww.twitter.com/alexhalperinwww.instagram.com/weedweeknews/

27. Yes We Cannabis! Jul 15, 2018

This week Alex talks with Adam Eidinger, founder of DCMJ, the cannabis activist group in D.C., on his work legalizing recreational cannabis and the nature of activism. Also, your Uber driver can report you for consuming weed.Join the DCMJ email listerv here: http://dcmj.org/Follow the DCMJ on Twitter @DCMJ2014Uber drivers can narc on passengers: https://mashable.com/2018/07/09/uber-drug-use-narc-in-app/#MRgWPpT9VmqUCanadian cannabis professionals banned from U.S. for life: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/canadians-in-cannabis-industry-complain-of-u-s-border-issues-1.4745325Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter to get weekly info on America's most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter/WeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush. For a free one-month trial subscription sign up here:https://www.weedweek.net/weedweek-canada/We want to answer all your burning weed questions! Leave us a voicemail at 424-258-0430 and we might answer your question on the podcast! Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at weedweeknews@gmail.com Follow us Twitter and Instagramwww.twitter.com/alexhalperinwww.instagram.com/weedweeknews/

26. Oh, legal Canada! Jul 08, 2018

This week Alex speaks with WeedWeek Canada writer Jesse Staniforth about on the newly legal Canadian market. Also, Courtney Eldrige, Portland salon keeper, rants about a business partnership in the industry. Plus, news from two red states: Oklahoma has legalized MED! And, charges were dropped against parents of a Georgia teen who let him smoke weed to treat seizures.Follow Jesse on Twitter @jbstaniforthWeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush. For a free one-month trial subscription sign up here:https://www.weedweek.net/weedweek-canada/Find out more about Courtney Eldridge: http://www.courtneyeldridge.netOklahoma Governor, Mary Fallin, did not call a special session for medical marijuana: http://www.koco.com/article/gov-fallin-special-session-not-necessary-to-implement-medical-marijuana-measure/22002608Georgia teen reunited with his parents after nine weeks: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/cops-took-their-son-away-for-medical-marijuana-now-reunited-family-speaks-out/Goop and MedMen partner up: https://merryjane.com/news/gwyneth-paltrow-s-goop-brand-announces-new-line-of-cannabis-productsSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter to get weekly info on America's most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter/We want to answer all your burning weed questions! Leave us a voicemail at 424-258-0430 and we might answer your question on the podcast! Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at weedweeknews@gmail.com Follow us Twitter and Instagramwww.twitter.com/alexhalperinwww.instagram.com/weedweeknews/

25. Are patents bad for weed? Jul 01, 2018

This week Alex and Hayley talk with Beth Schechter, from the Open Cannabis Project, about preserving the genetic diversity of cannabis from agricultural patents. Plus, the FDA approves the first marijuana derived drug. And cannabis a CEO resigns after she threatened to call the cops on a little girl.Find out more about the Open Cannabis Project at https://opencannabisproject.org/The FDA approves Epidiolex, the first drug derived from marijuana: http://fortune.com/2018/06/27/fda-marijuana-gw-pharma-epidiolex-whats-next/Alison Ettel, CEO of TreatWell, resigns after a video of her calling the cops on a child went viral: http://fortune.com/2018/06/27/permit-patty-resigns-cannabis/Cannabis Wire found quite a few cannabis executives donated to an anti-immigration PAC: https://cannabiswire.com/2018/06/27/why-are-cannabis-industry-leaders-donating-to-anti-immigration-candidates/Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter to get weekly info on America's most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter/WeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush. For a free one-month trial subscription sign up here:https://www.weedweek.net/weedweek-canada/We want to answer all your burning weed questions! Leave us a voicemail at 424-258-0430 and we might answer your question on the podcast! Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at weedweeknews@gmail.com Follow us Twitter and Instagramwww.twitter.com/alexhalperinwww.twitter.com/EPfoxwww.instagram.com/weedweeknews/

24. For sustainable cannabis: fish poop! Jun 24, 2018

This week Hayley and Alex speak with Ryan Jenneman, head cultivator at THC Design, on sustainability (including an aquaponics system), and the economic issues facing growers in California. Also, Canada legalizes recreational weed! And, pot tourists in Colorado get fined.To learn more about THC Design: www.thcdesign.comUndercover police led a sting operation in Colorado: https://denverite.com/2018/06/15/denver-police-started-busting-marijuana-tour-companies-today/?mc_cid=ace2374b14&mc_eid=4cfd03540cUniversities are offering courses on cannabis: https://www.forbes.com/sites/julieweed/2018/06/16/cannabis-101-where-entrepreneurs-lawyers-and-caregivers-go-to-learn/#114eb75566b9Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter to get weekly info on America's most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter/WeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush. For a free one-month trial subscription sign up here:https://www.weedweek.net/weedweek-canada/We want to answer all your burning weed questions! Leave us a voicemail at 424-258-0430 and we might answer your question on the podcast! Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at weedweeknews@gmail.com Follow us Twitter and Instagramwww.twitter.com/alexhalperinwww.twitter.com/EPfoxwww.instagram.com/weedweeknews/

23. A visit to Mister Green, lifestyle store Jun 17, 2018

This week Hayley and Alex visit Mister Green Life Store in Los Angeles and talk to owner, Ariel Stark-Benz, on his curated collection of marijuana paraphernalia (a pipe you light with a magnifying glass!), social justice and his shop philosophy. Also, new CA regulations kick in July 1, and Congress introduced the bipartisan STATES Act to protect legal weed.Watch a video on the Sun Token: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcTrbLUKgKcPurchase the Sun Token from Mister Green: https://www.green-mister.com/shop/thesuntokenStock up on your weed! CA dispensaries are selling inventory at a discount before July 1st regulation deadline: https://www.leafly.com/news/industry/stock-up-now-california-a-lot-of-cannabis-is-about-to-disappear-from-storesMore info on the STATES Act: https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/faq-what-the-states-act-would-do-and-why-its-a-game-changerNitin Khanna, CEO of Oregon company Cura, parent of Select Oil, resigned: http://www.wweek.com/news/2018/06/06/murmurs-cannabis-extracts-ceo-leaves-amid-scrutiny-into-past-allegations/Cura files lawsuit over sexual assault claims on Twitter: http://www.wweek.com/news/courts/2018/06/06/portland-cannabis-extract-company-cura-files-lawsuit-over-sexual-assault-claims-made-on-twitter/Sign up for the WeedWeek newsletter to get weekly info on America's most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter/WeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush. For a free one-month trial subscription sign up here:https://www.weedweek.net/weedweek-canada/We want to answer all your weed questions! Leave us a voicemail at 424-258-0430 and we will answer your question in the podcast! Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at weedweeknews@gmail.com Follow us Twitter and Instagramwww.twitter.com/alexhalperinwww.twitter.com/EPfoxwww.instagram.com/weedweeknews/

22. Crypto and cannabis Jun 10, 2018

This week Hayley and Alex talk to Ken Ramirez, CEO of Alt Thirty Six, on blockchain technology and using cryptocurrencies to buy weed. Also, why Michigan put legalization on the ballot, and Trump's right-to-try bill. Learn more about Alt Thirty Six's mobile purchasing (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ut85g8sd0bq6lle/Mobile%20Purchase.m4v?dl=0) and eCommerce (https://www.dropbox.com/s/xan7ku14odq4d68/eCommerce.m4v?dl=0), the bills Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper vetoed (https://www.denverpost.com/2018/06/05/hickenlooper-vetoes-autism-medical-marijuana-bill/) and Trump's controversial right-to-try legislation (https://www.statnews.com/2018/05/30/trump-signs-right-to-try/\)The hemp revival: why marijuana's cousin could soon be big businessby Alex HaperinThe Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jun/11/the-hemp-revival-why-marijuanas-cousin-could-soon-be-big-businessSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter to get weekly info on America's most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter/WeedWeek Canada is the best way for professionals to keep up with the Canadian green rush. For a free one-month trial subscription sign up here:https://www.weedweek.net/weedweek-canada/Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at weedweeknews@gmail.com Ask us all your cannabis-related questions in a voicemail and we will address your questions in an episode! Call 424-258-0430Follow us Twitter and Instagramwww.twitter.com/alexhalperinwww.twitter.com/EPfoxwww.instagram.com/weedweeknews/

21. The CBD episode! Jun 03, 2018

This week Hayley and Alex talk all things CBD. After going through some of the basics, they speak with Julie Winter, founder of CBD for Life, on the topical benefits of CBD. Then, they speak with Dr. Jordan Tishler, of Inhale MD, on his day-to-day as a cannabis doctor, and his skepticism about the CBD craze.Check out what we wrote this week: CBD craze hits LA's high end juice bars By Hayley FoxLeaflyhttps://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/cbd-craze-hits-las-high-end-juice-barsWhat is CBD? By Alex HalperinThe Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/may/28/what-is-cbd-cannabidiol-cannabis-medical-usesSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter to get weekly info on America's most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletter/Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedweek/id1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at weedweeknews@gmail.com Follow us Twitter and Instagramwww.twitter.com/alexhalperinwww.twitter.com/EPfoxwww.instagram.com/weedweeknews/

20. Mistress Matisse on canna-lube and sex work May 27, 2018

Dominatrix, activist, and cannabis entrepreneur Mistress Matisse joins Hayley and Alex to talk the politics of sex work and her weed lube, Velvet Swing. Also, a product claiming to contain CBD made a bunch of people sick— a good reminder to always buy from vetted companies. *This episode contains ADULT themes. Earmuffs for the kiddos.

19. Real talk about regulation May 19, 2018

Alex and Hayley speak with Ktown Collective owner Janice Hardoon about running a Los Angeles dispensary before and after legalization. Also, budtenders have a lot to say about using weed while pregnant, but should we really listen to them? And CBD is majorly trending.

18. Investing in pot May 11, 2018

Alan Brochstein, financial analyst and the go-to expert on marijuana stocks, joins Hayley and Alex to talk investment opportunities in commercial cannabis. And, California's cannabis tax under-delivers while the FBI raids a small desert town.

17. Pot for pets May 05, 2018

Veterinarian Dr. Gary Richter joins Hayley and Alex to talk about the risks and benefits of cannabis in animals and what to do if your pet accidentally eats your edibles. Plus, glass art and a fond farewell to the Denver Post's Cannabist.

16. Weed for good Apr 28, 2018

What can the weed industry do to give back to the broader community? Jennifer Lujan, director of Social Impact at the marijuana delivery company Eaze, joins Alex and Hayley to talk about how the industry compares to others when it comes to corporate social responsibility. Plus, a new weed documentary from CNN and why Facebook still considers cannabis content illicit. Note: Apologies for the audio this week, we'll be back next week with a clearer sound!

15. Veteran’s-eye view Apr 21, 2018

Military veteran turned cannabis entrepreneur Socrates Rosenfeld joins Hayley and Alex to talk about weed, adjusting to civilian life, and his company IHeartJane.com. In the news: Trump appears to back state-legal marijuana and businesses eye New York as the next big market. Plus, tumbleweeds!

14. How to cook with cannabis Apr 14, 2018

Chef Holden Jagger joins Alex and Hayley to talk about his cannabis catering company Altered Plates, infusion cooking, and how to use terpenes. Plus, former House Speaker John Boehner is getting into the weed biz and should marijuana money fund public housing?

13. Inside Jeff Sessions' head Apr 06, 2018

Time Magazine political correspondent Molly Ball joins Hayley and Alex to discuss her recent cover story on Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Ball explains the roots of Sessions' hardline views, why he hates weed, and whether he's ever smoked. Plus, cannabis beer and new science on addiction.

12. 100 days, 100 nights Mar 31, 2018

California is about to hit the 100-day mark on its recreational weed market. Alex and Hayley check in with Kevin Jodrey, a Humboldt County grower, and Hilary Bricken, lawyer and author of the Canna Law Blog, to see how things are going. Plus, Senator Mitch McConnell backs hemp, even though he doesn't seem to know quite what it is.

11. The weed workout Mar 23, 2018

Jim McAlpine, who's working to open the world's first cannabis gym, joins Alex and Hayley to talk about weed and fitness. Plus, in the news: Ontario contemplates taking its weed market private, big pharma gets into medical marijuana, and are high taxes driving Californians back to the black market?

10. Can legal weed advance racial justice? Mar 17, 2018

The war on drugs disproportionately targeted Black and Latino communities in the United States. Now, as the legal market gets up and running, some cities are working to make sure those groups share in the wealth. Lukas Lucas, cannabis social equity activist and entrepreneur, joins Alex and Hayley to talk about his own history with drug enforcement, discrimination in the weed business, and what Los Angeles is doing to right past wrongs. Plus, Weedmaps goes up against California.

9. Making a living, not a killing Mar 10, 2018

Veteran cannabis journalist and author of the book “How to Smoke Pot Properly” David Bienenstock joins Alex and Hayley to discuss how the weed beat has changed over the years. Plus, he takes us back in time with stories about some notable figures in weed history, including Jesus and Willie Nelson. And, as always, an update on the latest in marijuana news.

8. The boomers are coming Mar 03, 2018

Baby boomers who once dabbled with weed during their younger years are returning to the plant now that its legal - and some are trying it for the first time. It's a huge market opportunity for those in the industry...if they can cater to an older crowd. Jackie Fox, aka Hayley’s mom, joins us for a special conversation on what it's like to discover marijuana later in life. Plus, the first weed company goes public on NASDAQ.

7. The gateway drug myth Feb 23, 2018

Marijuana has long been called a “gateway drug” by weed detractors, but now some are saying the plant could actually be the opposite - an exit ramp from addiction. Massachusetts doctor Peter Grinspoon joins Hayley and Alex to discuss his own personal story of addiction and why prescribing cannabis could alleviate the opioid epidemic. Plus, how well do you know your weed slang? Listen to our quiz to find out.

6. High art and redefining marijuana's image Feb 16, 2018

We love a good psychedelic, glow-in-the-dark weed poster as much as the next person, but there's a whole lot more to cannabis than just cliche images. On this week's episode, Anja Charbonneau joins Alex and Hayley to talk about her weed magazine, "Broccoli," how she's creating a new aesthetic for the plant, and why she's putting women front and center. Plus, the latest stats on cannabis jobs and a lawsuit against Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

5. Sex and weed with Dan Savage Feb 10, 2018

Sex and relationship writer and podcaster Dan Savage joins Hayley and Alex to discuss how weed can improve your sex life, what legalization advocates can learn from the gay rights movement, and how getting high can make you a better parent. Plus, just how risky is traveling with marijuana? Note: This episode contains adult themes.

4. Want to start a weed business? "Get real." Feb 03, 2018

This week Hayley and Alex discuss the history of the word “marijuana” and what word for the plant makes the most sense today. Plus, a conversation with Ariel Clark, cannabis business attorney and chair of the Los Angeles Cannabis Taskforce, about what aspiring cannabis entrepreneurs need to know.

3. So goes the country, so goes D.C.? Jan 27, 2018

If a majority of Americans support legal cannabis, why doesn’t the federal government? One of the biggest supporters of legalization in Congress, Oregon Representative Earl Blumenauer, joins Alex to discuss the gap between D.C. lawmakers and the rest of the country. Plus, Vermont legalizes weed and a billion dollar business deal goes down in Canada.

2: From "just say no" to yes, please Jan 20, 2018

On the first full episode of WeedWeek, we discuss Jeff Sessions' moves at DOJ and why you still can’t smoke at Coachella. Plus author Emily Dufton joins Alex and Hayley to discuss the history of legalization, from the free loving 60’s, to Nancy Reagan’s "just say no" campaign, to the decriminalization movement today. Want to know more? Check out Dufton’s book, "Grassroots: The Rise & Fall & Rise of Marijuana in America. "

1: The greenrush glossary Jan 20, 2018

Hayley and Alex get you up to speed on legalization lingo, the difference between CBD and THC, dabbing, medical marijuana, and much more. If you are looking for a 101 on weed, this is it.

Introducing "WeedWeek" Jan 05, 2018

WeedWeek is a podcast about, yes, weed — the business of it, the culture around it, health, science, criminal justice, and everything in between. Journalists Alex Halperin and Hayley Fox will update you each week on the latest in the world of cannabis and bring you conversations with people who are shaping the industry. Coming January 2018.

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