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Grant Smith interviews Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioner Shaleen Title & MA State Rep Chynah Tyler. 

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Massachusetts cannabis news roundup, how do we stop bad actors & ensure patients get affordable medicine? Discussing the Cannabis Control Commission, NETA employee safety allegations, and how to help under-served patients who can't afford to purchase their medicine never mind the expense of paying out of pocket (insurance not accepted) for a medical cannabis doctor recommendation.

Interview with Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia on how racial disparities impact low income communities during a COVID-19 pandemic.  We also discuss how Boston is providing housing for the homeless, licensing for cannabis shops and much more..

NETA dispensary is a COVID-19 vector? Discussing new Boston Globe COVID-19 story on NETA and our two year old expose on the same dispensary's powdery mildew issues with ex-NETA employee, Anne Hassel.

Interview with John Nathan of Bay State Hemp Company on the benefits of exploring cannabinoids like CBN. Nathan also tells his story of overcoming an addiction to heroin and his overdose in a Quizno’s bathroom. We also discuss Massachusetts prohibitionist Governor Charlie Baker and the importance of harm reduction in tobacco and cannabis policies.

Grant Smith interviews veteran Stephen Mandile on the campaign to re-open rec shops in the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker in response to COVID-19, has closed recreational cannabis shops until June, calling them non-essential. Mandile has evidence and data to indicate that for many veterans in Massachusetts, recreational shops are essential. Mandile also discusses a bill that he submitted at the State House, a bill which would expand medical cannabis access for veterans.

MA State Rep Nika Elugardo interview on how she aims to help tenants facing housing evictions during COVID-19 lockdown, we also discuss why the governor needs to name cannabis as essential and much more.

Cambridge City Councilor Quinton Zondervan on COVID-19 discussing homeless policy, affordable housing, cannabis as an essential service,  Governors Charlie Baker and Andrew Cuomo, and much more.

COVID-19 cannabis shortages, grow your own. Our round table with local Massachusetts cannabis applicants and growers, Ed DeSousa, Sean Berte, Averyl Andrade, Chauncy Spencer,  and Mike Brais giving advice on how to start growing your own legal cannabis.  

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