In the A Block of this weeks Cannabis Coast to Coast New with Alaina Pinto. Senator Mitch McConnell (R) Kentucky admits to pushing the 2018 Farm Bill through Congress was a mistake creating a legal loophole that has led to a Billion dollar underregulated industry, and now the Feds want a mulligan, or a do over, and will ban all “quantifiable” THC infused products in one year. Kerry Hinkle has industry reaction. Plus a Rhode Island Medical Pharmaceutical company MMJ International Holdings calls for the DEA to be blown up after 7 years of work with the FDA that was supposed to be compliant development of a drug to battle Huntington’s disease and MS was shut down for no reason, MMJ International is suing the DEA and calling for the dismissal of a deputy administrator. An exclusive interview with their CEO Duane Boise. Plus Minnesota prepares for Adult use to open and offers an off reservation store to one of their Indigenous Tribes, Tina Tasaka has that story.
The first section or A Block of this week’s Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto. A Block 00-19:30
1:45-8:00 – Pennsylvania takes the lead to become #25 state to legalize but the first house bill not embraced by the industry. Reaction from Claudia Post of Scarlet Express Delivery & CEO of Ethos Cannabis Gibran Washington; 8:–9:00 DOGE shuts down U Mississippi research lab;9:00-12:00 – Karen Black and Arizona report; 12:30-14:00 – Matthew Friedlander with Washington state report;;14:20-17:00 Joe Parsons in Virginia; 17:40-19:30 Christopher Bright from Maryland;
In this watershed episode of “Let’s Be Blunt with Montel,” we’re unraveling the complex threads of cannabis policy reform that are currently gripping the nation and shaking up systems from healthcare to criminal justice.
No special guests – just straight talk and keen insight as we address the pivotal movements:
Modern Day Prohibition: The Rescheduling Ruckus
It’s time to get candid about the controversy that could redefine our approach to cannabis. From senators’ bold strokes to the DEA’s staunch opposition, we explore the strenuous efforts to reschedule this contentious plant.
Are we on the cusp of witnessing a historical policy shift?
Military Mindset Makeover: A Changing Tide
Discover how the armed services are recalibrating their stance towards cannabis use. With the Air Force issuing waivers and the Navy reconsidering its protocols, we examine the cultural shifts influencing military policy
adaptation.
The Global Green Wave: Deutschland Goes ‘Dübe’
We go global, spotlighting Germany’s groundbreaking move to legalize cannabis use for adults. But it’s not all smooth sailing – what do the restrictions mean for German citizens and the worldwide crusade for legalization?
Each pivot captures not just a potential evolution of regulatory landscapes, but also public sentiment’s shift toward a more accepting and realistic understanding of cannabis.
Tune in as we dissect these hot topics, chew over the multi-dimensional impacts of rescheduling, and weigh the implications for a society in transition. Will these waves of change signal a new dawn for cannabis acceptance
and availability? We’ve got a zesty discussion packed with all the data, debates, and developments you need to stay informed and engaged. Light up your knowledge – it’s time to get consciously blunt.
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Links and Resources:
Senate Democrats’ Letter to President Biden
Rep. Andy Harris’ Letter to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram
Join us for an unfiltered take on the furor to redefine cannabis in the modern era, only on “Let’s Be Blunt with Montel.”