This is the full version of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto. Reaction from two Hemp businesses on the THC infused products ban bill that is heading to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk. Kerry Hinkle with the Hemp report. Amie Carter in Michigan on proposed DUI legislation. Nevada Congress person Dina Titus on the STATES 2.0 Act, an excerpt from the NCIA’s Voice of Cannabis Podcast this week; Andrew Behringer on the lawsuit to legalize that just won’t make the Supreme Court. DC reporter Louis Joe on what is going on inside the District of Columbia with cannabis. In the B Block.23:30-43:00..An update on Pro Basketball’s Jarred Shaw jailed in Indonesia for a shipment of edibles from Thailand; Ben Stevens in Europe on Portugal bust; Debi Facey in Canada; Joe Parsons in Virginia; Matt Friedland in Washington State; Kimmie Cannabis in Oklahoma where democracy is under fire; Marianne Cursetjee from Alibi and Tucker Holland from Entrouage cannabis 1v1 special Report; In the C Block.45:00-1:11- Mark Alan the Chicago Clone Guy; Xavier Jaillet in Colorado; Jennifer Boozer in Alabama; Tina Tasaka in Nevada and Tribal Lands; Christina Brisson in Ohio; Curtis Emery in Mass; PCM TV Founder Jimmy Young and Flower EXPO CEO Jason Bello with preview of that event now in Northampton. 16 reporters and over 55 stories from around the world!
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.”