The Cole Memo

In this episode, Attorneys Evan Bruno and Kulmeet Galhotra join me for a conversation about how cannabis odor is being used as a way to violate citizens’ Fourth Amendment rights. For our main topic in this episode, we recap oral arguments that were recently heard in the Illinois Supreme Court regarding this very issue. Links…

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Tina Reichert returns in this episode to deliver exciting news: Christian Reichert, her son, is being released from an Illinois prison after being  arrested Aug. 2nd, 2016 in the state of Illinois for a “marijuana conspiracy”. In this episode, we celebrate and talk about what the next steps are. In order to show your support…

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In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking Supreme Court case that questions the validity of using the scent of cannabis as the sole justification for searching a motor vehicle. Tune in as I provide you with an in-depth look at the riveting Supreme Court debate. While this footage isn’t exclusive to our podcast, we are…

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In this episode, I engage in a discussion about cannabis, content  creation, and various other topics with Alex, an established cannabis reviewer based in Illinois! (one of my personal favorites!) Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. what’s up guys this is Alex with cannabis critique and I’m proud to finally be…

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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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