Episode 42: Sky and Hobbs and the Navarro County hemp raid
This week has guests Hunter Robinson and Skyler Purcell of Sky and Hobbs Organics. Sky and Hobbs Organics faced a sheriff’s department raid two times in June of 2021 in which their crops and materials were removed under the accusation that the company and the two were growing marijuana. After a year of battling for information and facing felony charges, The Texas Hemp Federation led by Jay Maguire helped by bringing in some fresh legal eyes and attorney’s such as David Sergi. The two men tell their story and what they see for the future, and what Texas needs to do to rectify these types of issues. Listen today on your favorite streaming platform or from within the article.
Week of Cannabis Review 06/11/2022: Texans w/ personal possession is most frequent border traffic stop, legalization reported to be undermining Mexican cartels
This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 06/11/2022. An analysis of border patrol and DPS border traffic stops capture mainly US citizens with small marijuana possession, the GAO reports that most border patrol stops are capturing low level marijuana offenders of one ounce or less, and the congressional research service has reported that legalization in the US and Canada is undermining cannabis trafficking of cartels from Mexico into the US. Audio player included for those on the go.
Episode 41: Piper Lindeen – MS Medical Cannabis Sciences and Therapeutics
Jesse and Loren cohost this week with guest Piper Lindeen while Austin is out on vacation. Piper is a graduate from the University of Maryland masters of science program for Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics. Piper has been an advocate in Texas for cannabis change since the inception of the TCUP program when it was just intractable epilepsy. Her family was one of the first to enter the program and watch it change over the years. In this episode we talk about her background with her family and their journey, how she found out about this new medical program offered in Maryland, challenges she faced in the classes and getting accepted, along with the things that she learned that may open the eyes of cannabis advocates and the preconceived notions they have about the plant as a medical treatment. Check it out today!
Clayton County edibles arrest highlights disparities across state and nation
Recently, two young men were arrested and accused of possession of THC edibles in Clay County Texas causing note to disparities in the system. Read about the disparities between the state and its neighbors, the counties and cities of Texas. As well, disparities across the justice system in how these cases are handled. Check out the article today and learn why we all need to be involved in changing this.
Week of Cannabis Review 06/04/2022: Felony possession charged dropped on TX hemp farmers, San Marcos collects enough decrim signatures
This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 06/04/2022. An analysis of drug tests shows failures are up across the nation while Texas remains below national average, a hemp farm in Navarro county has felony marijuana charges dropped, and San Marcos has collected enough signatures to put decriminalization on the ballot in November. Audio player included in the article for those on the go.
Episode 40: Robert Head w/Hemp for Victory and Blue Cord Farms
Jesse Williams and Austin Zamhariri co-host this week with guest and Army veteran, Robert Head of Blue Cord Farms and Hemp For Victory. Robert talks about the mission of Hemp For Victory, where the name for Blue Cord Farms comes from, his life and experience as a soldier trying cannabis for the first time and much more.
San Marcos reaches signature goal for decriminalization effort
Mano Amiga, working with Ground Game Texas and Texas Cannabis Collective has reached the signature goal to put decriminalization on the ballot in November. Check out the article for more information on the press anouncement this coming Wednesday.
Week of Cannabis Review 5/28/2022: Lab caught falsifying results, Marijuana labels found to be misleading
This week in review an Oklahoma lab was discovered to be falsifying results and keeping inaccurate records resulting in a recall, Killeen Texas has turned in the needed signatures for via Ground Game Texas to decriminalize in the city, Research shows that age gating methods in California and others states are working at dispensaries, and that labels commonly placed on marijuana in dispensaries are often misleading. Audio player included for those on the go, check it out today.
Episode 39: MC Wellness with Eve Kandyoti and Paige Wenglar
Jesse and Austin host this week as Eve Kandyoti and Paige Wenglar of MC Wellness Group join the show. Discussion this week include overall wellness, applications of cannabis sexual health, cannabis and sexual intimacy, and how they got into the cannabis industry. Check out the episode today and subscribe because they will be making a return that you don’t want to miss.
Texas primary runoff results could have impact on state cannabis laws
Texans went to the polls Tuesday for a second time in the primary season to decide who goes to the ballot in November. Some of these elections could have some long term impacts on the cannabis industry in Texas. Here’s a few that likely matter more.