The Cole Memo

In this episode, I speak with Tanya Griffin about her cannabis-infused sex products, harm reduction, and narcan. I also speak with Tanya about how she acquired an Illinois cannabis license in 2014, her thoughts on hemp, and more! Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome to the coal memo…

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During this episode, Torrin Richelle returns to the episode to talk about her new book “Behind the Pole”. You can purchase the book here. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. yeah I’m I’m really excited to be sitting back down with you it’s cool to be able to continue this series…

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In this episode, I sit down with Rusty, a multi-generational cannabis farmer from Hawaii. We explore what life is like away from the mainland, the recently failed “legalization” initiative for cannabis in Hawaii, and the rich history of cannabis in the region. We also discuss the state of cannabis legalization in the United States, industry…

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In this episode, the Alliance for Cannabis Equity in Illinois joins me to talk about how we can enact change at a legislative level! During the episode, we talk about an opportunity for you to get involved directly in the legislative process later this month! Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below.…

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In this episode, I speak with Rod Kight about a group of 20 state AGs that signed a letter to Congress “to address the glaring vagueness created in the 2018 Farm Bill that has led to the proliferation of intoxicating hemp products across the nation and challenges to the ability for states and localities to…

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In this episode, I speak about the CURE act and some cannabis bills that have been proposed which caught my eye. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome this is the Cole memo in today’s episode we’re going to be talking about potential legislative news for cannabis and drug…

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In this episode, I sit back down with Jordan Davidson from Smart Approaches to Marijuana(SAM). Jordan and SAM do not believe that cannabis should be legal.  Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome in this episode I will be speaking with somebody who does not believe that cannabis should…

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In this episode, we explore the intricate challenges of child reunification efforts in Illinois when a parent happens to be a cannabis user. During the episode, my guests discuss real-life cases where cannabis use has complicated the process, shedding light on the intersection of legal cannabis and child welfare in our state. Links mentioned during…

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In this episode, Cae Jones joins me to tell me about his experience with the criminal-justice system for simply possessing cannabis in the state of Illinois. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. in this episode of the Cole memo I sit down with Kay Jones who you might know is jungle…

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Tune in for a powerful episode as Christian Reichert shares his journey from incarceration to freedom. Tune in as we discuss his experiences, challenges, and the transformative power of resilience. This is an episode that we had planned to record from prison. Fortunately, Christian was able to join us from the comfort of his own…

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