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The definition of a firebrand, today's guest is one of the OG cannabis activists and that wasn't the only pioneering quilty she had. Elvy Musikka was also something of a rarity in this country by being someone who receives cannabis from the federal government, at no charge. Uncle Sam is her weed dealer. Born in Colombia in 1939, Musikka moved in 1953 with her parents to the States, where surgery for her congenital cataracts left her partially blinded and eventually led to glaucoma. She was arrested in 1988 for cannabis cultivation, and decided to petition to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, and requested to be added to an Investigative New Drug program. She was approved, which resulted in her joining Robert Randall and Irvin Rosenfeld as participants in the program. Because of their tireless efforts to help others, 18 additional patients were also enrolled, each one having to submit extensive medical records from a “reliable doctor” to the Department Enforcement Agency, Food and Drug Administration, and NIDA. Musikka receives some of that infamous, federally-approved, University of Mississippi-grown cannabis—300 joints per month in a large tin, which she picks up all at once each January in Florida. However, the fed’s weed leaves something to be desired, to say the least. Until recently, seeds and stems were common, and the flower usually tops out between four to six percent THC—when it’s really even weed, and not just hemp.

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The Entourage Effect in cannabis is our topic with guest Dr. Karyemaitre Aliffe. Whole Cannabis products and individual Cannabinoids can nourish, heal and stimulate the body, the CNS, and the Endocannabinoid System. It is important to understand the differences between various Hemp Oil and marijuana products available for health and recreational use and how to use them safely for oneself and family members. The Entourage Effect plays a significant role in the diverse effects and experience of Hemp Oils, Cannabinoid isolates (e.g., CBD), Whole Marijuana and Cannabis Concentrates, and Pharmaceutical Cannabis-based Drugs. Dr. Karyemaitre Aliffe earned his BA from Harvard University in Organic & Medicinal Chemistry, and MD with Distinguished Honors (magna cum laude) from Stanford University School of Medicine (MD-PhD Training Program in Cancer Biology, Departments of Molecular Pharmacology, Chemical and Systems Biology). His postgraduate clinical training, also from Stanford, is in Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Management.

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Cat Jeter, know in her community as "Grandma Cat Jeter" is the founder of Deep Green, an award-winning full plant extracts manufacturer in Washington State. She recently joined our host Shango Los for a conversation about the history of the Washington State medical marijuana market, which will soon be absorbed by the recreational market due to pending regulations. We talk about the movement that led to the creation of the medical cannabis market in Washington, how it grew and changed over time, and how the passage of I-502–Washington’s recreational cannabis ballot measure affected the market and those who had dedicated their lives to serving patients. Cat is a prominent protector of that flame in Washington. She has participated in almost every aspect of the cannabis industry, and advocacy, and because of that, she has an understanding of the of cannabis history that few can be able to offer. Deep Green was established in 2010 by Jeter to help children in need of pure, potent, and always tested Full Plant Extract of Cannabis Oil at a time when it was difficult to find. While testing was not required for many years, Deep Green committed to testing every batch. Highest quality products and superior product support are the historical heart of the Deep Green core values.

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The rights of medical marijuana patients. The continuing struggle for the rights of medical marijuana patients has taken over his traditional criminal law practice. He now believes that this issue of personal freedom and medical treatment is one of the most important liberty issues facing us as a country today.Douglas belives If we cannot get it together and treat patients and others as full human beings with respect for their medical treatment, we are in serious trouble.
Douglas Hiatt has spent the majority of his career serving as a public defender. Most recently with Northwest Defender Association in Seattle, and with the Skagit County Public Defender’s Office; developing an acute appreciation for the injustices of our legal system. Hiatt’s concern for downtrodden victims of drug war aggression compelled him to enjoin private practice with deepening resolve.

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Today on Hempresent Vivian is joined by American poet, writer and radio maker, John Sinclair. John made incalculable contributions to cannabis legalization and is celebrated as a heroic icon of American counterculture and of cannabis activism in particular. After he was arrested for giving two joints to an undercover narcotics officer in 1969 he was sentenced to the unusual punishment of 10 years for mere possession. John's arrest and cruel sentence sparked the landmark 'Free John Now Rally' held in Ann Arbour, December 1971. Due to the continued pressure to release John, by his friends on the outside and his own campaigning, a huge event was planned to include John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Stevie Wonder, David Peel, Pete Seeger, Allen Ginsberg, Abbie Hoffmann, Jerry Rubin, and others. John Lennon recorded and dedicated the song "John Sinclair" to the cause, and included it on his album 'Some Time in New York City' (1972).

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Today on Hempresent were joined by Jerry Whiting, founder of Leblanc CNE. Founded in 2012 in Seattle, LeBlanc CNE focuses on cannabis & hemp genetics, formulations & product development, research & education. They specialize in CBD-rich cannabis & hemp and vintage heirloom landraces strains of cannabis sativa l. They support organic, sustainable cultivation and permaculture practices including advanced composting techniques. Jerry helps us take a deep dive in the 2018 farm bill and how it can and will affect the cannabis industry as a whole.

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Today on Hempresent were joined by Rita Tsalyuk, owner of The Coffee Joint in Denver. Rita Tsalyuk and Kirill Merkulov wanted their coffee shop the Coffee Joint will be among the nation's first legal marijuana clubs so they applied for a license with the city of Denver. You can’t consume marijuana out in public, in hotels and even in some rental homes. Despite that need, social cannabis clubs have yet to rise up en masse. You can snack on edibles, vape or dab using concentrates in the Coffee Joint. No smoking is allowed inside because of the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act, the same law that keeps you from lighting a cigarette in restaurants. The shop also sells traditional, THC-free snacks, coffees and teas available for purchase in the Coffee Joint.

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Today on Hempresent were joined by Eric Stevens. Eric is the Co-Founder of The Bioeconomy Foundation and the hemp and bamboo superstore known as EvolutionMine. Eric Stevens has a wide range of experience in product manufacturing, green energy, entertainment, and emerging markets. Over the last 20 years in international business including both the public and private sectors; he has been regarded as a visionary leader in emerging markets, green technology investment, global product development, and green solutions. They speak about how hemp and bamboo can revolutionize our everyday life. They take a deep dive into how we can eventually move off of oil and coal as massive consumer products.

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Today on Hempresent were joined by Joy Beckerman. Joy has been involved in the industrial hemp movement for over a quarter of a century, and her extraordinary passion for this unique and valuable crop is contagious! Joy is the Principal Industrial Hemp Specialist at Hemp Ace International, a New York-based consulting, legal support, expert witness, and brokerage firm serving the global community. She is the President of the Hemp Industries Association, founded in 1994 and sits on the National Board of Directors of NORML, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, formed in 1970. They speak about hemp prohibition and HIA's involvement in the progression of the sale of marijuana.

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Talking about cannabis program development, communication and implementation as Vivian McPeak speaks with Kris Morwood, the Director of Development of FOCUS (Foundation of Cannabis United Standards).FOCUS offers a range of services to assist with cannabis program development, communication and implementation, ongoing management and evaluation. FOCUS provides an impartial research, facilitation, training and program management resources for regulators, legislators, and non-governmental organizations.

Vivian Mcpeak is also joined by Amanda Chicago Lewis, cannabis writer from Rolling Stone Magazine. Amanda reports and writes stories about cannabis, as it relates to policy, politics, science, economics, culture, race, public safety, and criminal justice. She has written about the impossible dream of a marijuana breathalyzer, the $50,000 bongs that weed moguls use to launder money, and the ways that the conflicts between state and federal marijuana law have forced sick people back into the unregulated medical circumstances of the late 19th century, before the FDA, when it was entirely unclear what a jar of medicine might actually contain.

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