This live episode of The Cole Memo takes you straight to Ann Arbor for a boots-on-the-ground look at Hash Bash 2025. Phil returns from Michigan to talk about the storied cannabis protest, the wild mix of licensed and underground vendors, and how Ann Arbor feels like another country when it comes to drug policy. We unpack its historical roots, modern-day impact, and the unique way it blends activism, celebration, and commerce—all under the watchful but lenient eye of local law enforcement. Plus, we dive into the ongoing clash between hemp and cannabis industries, recent legislative news from Illinois, and whether an event like Hash Bash could ever happen here.
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Links mentioned during show
- ColeMemo.com/UIUC
- Rescheduling panel from Ohio State University that I mentioned can be viewed here
- Episode 179 – Illinois Senator Ventura’s Push for Reform: Cannabis, Drug Policy, and Campaign Finance
- Criminal Law Committee in the Illinois Senate Votes to Advance Bill to Ban Vehicle Searches Based on Smell of Cannabis
- Illinois Police and Cannabis Operators Oppose the Cannabis Omnibus
- Episode 172 – I testified against police
- Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Odor-Proof Cannabis Container Law
- Podcast episode with lawyers where we recap Supreme Court rulings on cannabis container
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