Category: podcast
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Episode 237 – Politicians react to new federal ban on cannabis products
Several politicians reacted to the newest federal ban on cannabis products. We’ll watch their reactions and take callers in this live broadcast of The Cole Memo. Links mentioned during show
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Episode 236 – Senate passes a federal ban on cannabis. What does it mean?
The U.S. Senate just voted to recriminalize hemp-derived cannabis products that have been federally legal for the past eight years. In this live episode, Cole breaks down what the vote means for consumers, small farmers, and the broader cannabis movement. Guest Mason Lopez of SunDrenchedFarm joins to share how the proposed ban could devastate small…
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Episode 235 – Auditing the label on dispensary products
I will be joined by an individual who audits the test results of cannabis products to see if they are accurate. Links mentioned during show
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Episode 234 – IL Rep. Ford on Why IL Cannabis Policy Is Stalled and How to Move It
Illinois Representative La Shawn Ford joins The Cole Memo for a candid conversation about where Illinois cannabis policy has been, where it stalled, and what it will take to move forward. Links mentioned during show
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Episode 233 – Cannabis headlines: mislabeled products + veto session in illinois, & the rise of legal THC
Join me live as I share the latest Illinois cannabis news + more! Links mentioned during show
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Episode 232 – Illinois Cannabis Lawsuit, Michigan Cannabis Tax Increase, & Federal Moves?
A new cannabis lawsuit with sharp allegations in Illinois, taxes might increase in Michigan’s cannabis market, and possible federal action on cannabis policy—we’ll cover it all in this live stream. Links mentioned during show
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Episode 231 – Illinois Medical Cannabis Updates, Patient Concerns, and the Hemp Debate
I have a lot of Illinois cannabis news to discuss. Links mentioned during show Articles that caught my attention that I did not share on show:
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Episode 230 – Illinois vs Texas: Safety for Children, Freedom for Adults
In this impromptu live episode of The Cole Memo, Cole covers a recent raid in Chicago that sparked a bigger conversation about hemp regulation in Illinois. With Governor Pritzker voicing concerns about youth safety and Governor Abbott issuing an executive order in Texas to ban hemp sales to minors, the debate is heating up. Should…
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Episode 229 – FDA’s MDMA Letter Goes Public, MAPS Responds in Press Conference
In this episode of The Cole Memo, we mainly watch the live MAPS press conference that I was invited to, where leadership addressed the FDA’s newly released complete response letter rejecting MDMA assisted therapy for PTSD. You’ll hear their perspective on shifting standards, trial design disputes, and what this decision means for the future of…
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Episode 228 – Illinois DUI Scandal and Federal Rescheduling Rumors
In this episode of The Cole Memo, we dig into the fallout from ABC7 Chicago’s latest report on the University of Illinois Chicago’s forensic testing lab. Flawed cannabis DUI testing has put thousands of convictions under scrutiny, raising serious questions about oversight and justice in Illinois. We also look at the ongoing debate around cannabis…
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