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In this episode, I sit down with Blake Boyd-Madden. I recently met Blake at a ChicagoNORML meeting. Blake is the face behind DailyRoller.com and SmokeResponsiblySocial.com. During this episode, we talk about the current state of cannabis, including a conversation about the community, hemp, the issues with cannabis testing, and much more. Links mentioned during show

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In this episode, I’m joined by Debby Goldsberry, a seasoned drug policy advocate and founder of the Cannabis Action Network. We cover Hash Wednesday, her cannabis industry journey, and discuss the crucial reforms needed in cannabis policy. From what I’ve been able to tell, Hash Wednesday started sometime in the 70s. What is Hash Wednesday?

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In this episode, I sit down with cannabis industry lawyer Tom Howard for a conversation about THCa. What exactly is THCa, and why does it deserve our attention? For those unfamiliar, THCa flower can readily be found in dispensaries, but what’s driving its widespread availability and popularity? We discuss all of that and more in

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In this episode, I speak with a fellow cannabis consumer. We each share our top 5 Illinois cannabis-related stories from the year of 2023. Links mentioned The auto-generated transcript is available below. welcome welcome welcome to the Cole memo I’m your host Cole Preston each episode is available in audio and video trans video and

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“So, for those on the fence about diving into these hemp-infused waters, I say: put on your life vest and start swimming.“ – Ali Jubelirer, RollingStone.com You’ve probably already figured out why I was eager to have a conversation with Alissa Jubelirer after reading the above quote. In this episode, we dig deep into a

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In this episode, I had the privilege sitting down with Jeremy Gorner, a reporter from the Chicago Tribune. Our discussion centered around the recent legislative changes that came into effect on January 1, 2024, and it offered insights into various topics, including the implementation of the assault weapons ban, the state’s updated stance on vaping,

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In this episode, I have a conversation with Charlie Bachtell, the founder and CEO of Cresco Labs. I speak to Charlie about license limitations, home grow, the complete decriminalization of cannabis, hemp (THCa, etc), and more. Cresco Labs stands as one of the most prominent publicly traded, multi-state cannabis corporations in the United States. For

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Coca leaves have limited access. For the past 130 years, Coca-Cola has monopolized the legal importation and processing of the coca leaf. Harbour Solutions recently ended that monopoly.  Harbour Solutions is in a category of one as the sole Canadian authorized importing agent for the only legal source of coca leaves and its derivatives in

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In one of the penultimate episodes of my ongoing series exploring the legalized prostitution industry in Nevada, I embark on a captivating journey across these United States to visit a brothel. Stream the full series at ColeMemo.com/Sex. This project has been a remarkable and prolonged endeavor, unlike any I’ve undertaken before. I am fully aware

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