In this episode of The Cole Memo, Cole welcomes Shaleen Title back for a thought-provoking conversation on the state of cannabis legalization, the evolving role of hemp, and the pressing need for policy innovation. Shaleen reflects on her groundbreaking career in drug policy reform and shares her plans to focus on developing the next generation of leaders. Cole dives into his latest policy outline, highlighting how the hemp industry’s advantages could inform better cannabis regulations while addressing valid concerns about safety and monopolies.
The discussion explores the successes and shortcomings of legalization, the critical importance of cognitive liberty, and how grassroots movements like Hash Wednesday continue to inspire change today. Plus, hear insights into the fight against overregulation, corporate capture, and the critical balance between market accessibility and consumer safety.
Don’t miss this nuanced and forward-thinking discussion that connects decades of activism with today’s challenges and opportunities in cannabis reform.
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Links mentioned during show
- ColeMemo.com/MiniDoc
- You can view my conversations and photo archive on Hash Wednesday here
- Paper by Shaleen Title ‘Bigger is Not Better: Preventing Monopolies in National Cannabis Market’
- You can read my hemp policy outline here
- Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Odor-Proof Cannabis Container Law
- Episode 131 – A Candid Discussion w/ Jim Belushi
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