Welcome to another episode of “Let’s Be Blunt with Montel”! In this compelling episode, Montel Williams dives into the world of cannabis advocacy specifically aimed at supporting veterans. Our guest is Robert Head, a dedicated
advocate and the founder of Hemp for Victory.
Robert’s story is inspiring—after serving honorably in the Army and experiencing the challenges many veterans face when transitioning back to civilian life, he recognized a significant gap in the care provided to veterans,
particularly regarding mental and physical health. This realization propelled him into the world of cannabis advocacy, where he has become a driving force for change.
In this episode, we explore:
Robert’s background and military service
His transition into the cannabis industry
The pivotal moment that led to the creation of Hemp for Victory
The diverse and influential board members supporting this mission
Efforts to dismantle the stigma surrounding cannabis use
The upcoming initiatives and collaborations for Hemp for Victory
Personal insights and anecdotes from Robert’s work with veterans
Join us as we uncover the vital role that cannabis is playing in helping veterans manage PTSD, chronic pain, and other post-service health issues. This is leaders educating leaders—making impactful change happen.
Tune in to this enlightening episode and learn how you can support the mission of Hemp for Victory. Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful discussions. Let’s be blunt about it—change starts here.
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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.