In this episode, I sit down with my friend Phil. Chris Berry from Illinois Hemp Growers Association joins us for a conversation. During the conversation, we recap a press conference that occurred in hemp that seems to aim for a ban on hemp products in Illinois. Watch video version or read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/04/13/e81/

In this episode, I speak with Tanya Griffin about her cannabis-infused sex products, harm reduction, and narcan. I also speak with Tanya about how she acquired an Illinois cannabis license in 2014, her thoughts on hemp, and more! Watch the video version of this episode or read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/04/10/e80/

During this episode, Torrin Richelle returns to the episode to talk about her new book "Behind the Pole". Watch this episode or read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/04/10/e79/

In this episode, I sit down with Rusty, a multi-generational cannabis farmer from Hawaii. We explore what life is like away from the mainland, the recently failed “legalization” initiative for cannabis in Hawaii, and the rich history of cannabis in the region. We also discuss the state of cannabis legalization in the United States, industry limitations, and more. Read full show notes and watch video version here: http://thecolememo.com/2024/04/04/e78/

In this episode, the Alliance for Cannabis Equity in Illinois joins me to talk about how we can enact change at a legislative level! During the episode, we talk about an opportunity for you to get involved directly in the legislative process later this month! Watch the video version of this episode or read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/04/02/e77/

In this episode, I speak with Rod Kight about a group of 20 state AGs that signed a letter to Congress “to address the glaring vagueness created in the 2018 Farm Bill that has led to the proliferation of intoxicating hemp products across the nation and challenges to the ability for states and localities to respond to the resulting health and safety crisis.” Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/03/29/e76/

In this episode, I speak about the CURE act and some cannabis bills that have been proposed which caught my eye. Watch video version or read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/03/29/e75

In this episode, I sit back down with Jordan Davidson from Smart Approaches to Marijuana(SAM). Jordan and SAM do not believe that cannabis should be legal. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/03/26/e74/

In this episode, we explore the intricate challenges of child reunification efforts in Illinois when a parent happens to be a cannabis user. During the episode, my guests discuss real-life cases where cannabis use has complicated the process, shedding light on the intersection of legal cannabis and child welfare in our state. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/03/23/e73/

In this episode, Cae Jones joins me to tell me about his experience with the criminal-justice system for simply possessing cannabis in the state of Illinois. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/03/21/e72/