On this compelling episode of “Let’s Be Blunt with Montel”, we take a deep dive into the vibrant and intricate cannabis landscape of our nation’s capital. It’s a story of progress, entrepreneurship, and advocacy—featuring the indomitable Lisa Scott. Since 2016, Lisa has been on the frontlines, shaping D.C.’s cannabis culture. And now, she joins Montel to shed light on the development and challenges within D.C.’s tumultuous marijuana milieu.
Key topics we cover in this episode:
Lisa’s Roots: As a D.C. local, Lisa brings insider insights and personal narratives to the evolution of cannabis legislation in the capital.
Legal Loops and Hoops: From Initiative 59 to the Barr Amendment blockade and the breakthrough of Initiative 71—learn how D.C. residents have navigated the complex path towards legal cannabis.
Edible Endeavors: Discover the sweet and savory taste of revolution with Lisa’s delectable cannabis edibles company, Bud Appetit.
Screenwriting for Change: Lisa’s creativity transcends to the screen, turning her seasoned cannabis experiences into captivating stories.
House 51 and Accessibility: How accessible is legal cannabis in D.C. today and what does House 51 mean for the future?
Cannabis Construct: An in-depth look into D.C.’s social equity program for entrepreneurs in the cannabis space.
Community Voices: Explore the efforts of the D.C. Cannabis Business Association in fostering an inclusive industry environment.
Lisa also spills the beans on her latest ventures and what the horizon holds for cannabis in Washington, D.C. Whether you’re a cannabis enthusiast, advocate, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the intersectionality of policy and pot—this episode has something for everyone.
Tune in to be enlightened, inspired, and a part of the conversation that’s shaping the face of legal cannabis in D.C. and beyond. It’s time to get real, it’s time to get informed, it’s time to get blunt with Montel!
This is the A block of this week’s Weed Talk News with Alaina Pinto. The full show is available now on demand at procannabismedia.com.
History was made in Washington DC when the DEA accepted the HHS recommendation to move cannabis to schedule 3 of the Controlled Substances Act. For the first time, a federal agency has enough evidence of the medicinal capabilities of the cannabis plant to get it away from Heroin and put it in the same schedule as anabolic steroids & Codeine Tylenol. Its not official until the White House Budget review and a public comment period. Industry reaction is mixed, consumer reaction is what took so long?
Success Center is a community-based organization that was founded 35 years ago by Superior Court Judges in San Francisco to provide education and employment opportunities to youth in juvenile detention facilities. The program has recently expanded to include Equity for Industry training and workshops for those interested in the cannabis industry. Liz Jackson-Simpson, CEO of Success Centers, and Angela White, Program Manager for Equity for Industry, talk with Montel about the program and the challenges minorities face when looking to enter the cannabis industry, and how their programs address those challenges.
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Reaction from NECANN Baltimore to the suggested move to schedule 3 by the DEA on the classification of cannabis. Virginia’s Joe Parsons has that story. Amie Carter from Michigan with a story about a Detroit School Boss trying to change the edible packaging regulations. Doug Miller is High on Wall Street with a look at Canopy Growth and the impact of the DEA decision on the stock market. Tina Tasaka from Las Vegas Nevada where Planet 13 is expanding. All that and more state reports on Weed Talk News with Alaina Pinto.