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Episode 198 – Seeds of Change: Jason Brown on Education, Equity, and Five Years of Legal Weed in Illinois
In this episode of The Cole Memo, host Cole Preston welcomes Jason Brown, founder of Illinois News Joint, for a wide-ranging conversation covering five years of legal cannabis in Illinois, the rise of hemp, the evolution of product reviews, and his latest effort to give back: launching two scholarships for cannabis students at SIU and…
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Episode 197 – Starting a small cannabis business in the state of Illinois
In this episode, I’ll be joined by a small business owner to talk about how and why they started a cannabis business in the state of Illinois. Links mentioned during show
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Episode 196 – Unpacking the Rules: Who Gets to Sell Cannabis in Illinois?
In this episode of The Cole Memo, Cole explores the widening divide between state-regulated marijuana programs and the federally legal hemp market—two systems selling identical products under very different rules. After setting the stage with a lengthy intro, Cole sits down with Tom Gliszewski from Chicago Cannabis Company, who responds to recent criticisms that hemp…
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Episode 195 – IL Cannabis Business Owners Call for Change
In this live stream, I’ll cover a recent press conference where Illinois cannabis business owners called for relief from steep fees and burdensome regulations. I’ll also discuss Trump’s pick to lead the DEA, who recently said that reviewing marijuana’s federal status will be one of his first priorities, along with other updates. Links mentioned during…
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Episode 194 – Dispensaries attacked with molotov cocktail & other news
In this episode, I’ll be talking about a few dispensaries that were attacked with molotov cocktails and other news. Links mentioned during show
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Episode 193 – The latest in cannabis news
In this episode, I share some of the latest cannabis news that has caught my attention. Links mentioned during show
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Episode 192 – Inside the Silence: Military Sexual Trauma
Trigger warning: this episode contains detailed discussions of sexual violence, PTSD, and suicide. In this powerful and emotional episode of The Cole Memo, returning guest Torrin Richelle opens up about her experience with military sexual trauma (MST) during her service in the U.S. Army. She recounts the harassment, assault, and institutional failures she endured—and the…
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Episode 191 – Live chat with Two Dope Dudes
In this special episode of The Cole Memo, I’m joined by Aaron and Dave — the voices behind The Elevated News Podcast and the driving forces behind SupportDopePeople.com. We talk about how their show started during the pandemic and how they’re using media to push cannabis culture forward in Illinois and beyond. We also reflect…
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Episode 190 – Help End Cannabis-Odor-Based Vehicle Searches in Illinois
In this quick update, I share important news about Senate Bill 42, which would remove Illinois’ requirement that cannabis be transported in an odorproof container—helping to end police searches based solely on the smell of cannabis. I explain where the bill stands, how you can help by filing a witness slip before the April 29…
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Episode 189 – Banning Progress: How Texas Could Roll Back Cannabis Reform
On this special Bicycle Day episode of The Cole Memo, I’m joined by Austin Zamhariri of the Texas Cannabis Collective for a deep dive into Texas’ escalating cannabis policy battles. We discuss the looming threat of a full hemp ban, the failures of the state’s restrictive medical program, and how Texas’ hemp market has provided…
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