The Cole Memo

Tommy Chong returns in this episode of The Cole Memo. Read the auto-generated transcript here

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This is the third episode in a series of episodes that I will be doing on Hash Wednesday. In this episode, I speak with Joshua Sloan. During the episode, he shares his firsthand experience of participating in an Illinois cannabis tradition known as Hash Wednesday. From what I’ve been able to tell, Hash Wednesday started…

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This is the second episode in a series of episodes that I will be doing on Hash Wednesday. In this episode, I speak with Tony Schor. During the episode, he shares his firsthand experience of participating in an Illinois cannabis tradition known as Hash Wednesday. From what I’ve been able to tell, Hash Wednesday started…

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In this episode, I temporarily shift our focus away from drug policy to have a candid conversation with Brady, a dedicated maintenance professional, about the extraordinary experiences he encounters in his line of work. Throughout the episode, we casually enjoy some joints as Brady regales us with a series of remarkable anecdotes from his job.…

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Tune in to this episode to hear Phil and I talk about an upcoming series that we’re about to continue from the days of Chillinois. Links mentioned during show See the first part of the Illinois Cannabis History Project at Chillinois.net/History Read the auto-generated transcript here cool like go ahead you’re showing us adrink you…

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This is the first episode in a series of episodes that we will be doing on Hash Wednesday. In this episode, I speak with Danielle Scumacher. During the episode, she shares her firsthand experience participating in an Illinois cannabis tradition known as Hash Wednesday. From what I’ve been able to tell, Hash Wednesday started sometime…

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In this episode, I am joined by Maddie and Nathan Scanlon. Recently, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) published proposed rules in the Illinois register. During the episode, Nathan and Maddie break down potential impact that these rules will have for on-premise consumption in Illinois. We also discuss how these proposed regulations also hold…

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In this episode, I am joined by Todd Harris. During the episode, we discuss delta-8, hemp-derived cannabinoids, and more. Read the auto-generated transcript below this is the Cole memo I am your host Cole Preston every episode is releasedin audio video and transcript format to find the transcript audio or videoversion of any episode that…

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In this episode, I am joined by Masha Ty. Masha works with ACS Laboratory, a drug-testing lab that is registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). During the episode, we talk about the services that are offered at ACS Laboratory including cannabis/hemp testing, testing on psychedelics like psilocybin, kratom, and more! Read more about ACS…

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In this episode, I am joined by Jordan Davidson. I captured this conversation in our nation’s capital: Washington D.C. Jordan works for Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM). SAM is a political organization that is opposed to cannabis legalization and commercialization. SAM advocates for for civil penalties for possession of low-amounts of cannabis, with mandated treatment,…

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