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.
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.
Episode 37: Mitch Fuller of Texas VFW
On Lonestar Collective, Jesse and Austin have a great conversation this week with Mitch Fuller of the Texas VFW. Mitch is the post commander for his chapter in Leander and is the National/State Legislative Chair for the Texas VFW. Fuller has been working with veterans over the past few years to help gain access to cannabis and psychedelics in the state of Texas.
Episode 36: Jonathan Hildner for TXHD-54
Jesse Williams and Loren Simpson co-host this episode with guest Jonathan Hildner. Jonathan is running as a candidate for Texas House District 54 (that is the state house, not congressional seat). Jonathan discusses his background in politics, his youth and life in the city of Killeen, how the city and his time in politics have shaped his views and his plans for Texas as a whole and with marijuana legalization efforts.
Episode 34: 420 Bonanza
Jesse and Austin host this week to be the 420 Bonanza. The two look back to the past week and discuss the veterans conference that took place in Killeen, the Texas Cannabis Cup Before 420 Event that took place in Austin, and other news going on with the state of Texas and across the nation.
Veterans gather for medical marijuana conference in Killeen
This past Saturday, veterans from across the state gathered at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center to hear from various speakers about the state of medical cannabis in Texas.
Week of Cannabis Review 4/9/2022
Read or listen to this weeks review on big things happening in cannabis. SAMHSA recommends new drug testing policy, the Navy’s take on a hemp energy drink, the DEA on marijuana seeds, cows that eat hemp, and a study of the effect of legalization on the foster care system. Player included in the article to easily listen.
Episode 31: Texas Veterans Medical Cannabis Conference
This week Jesse and Austin interview Lisa Bueno of Veterans Educating Texans (VET) Coalition and David Bass of Texas Veterans For Medical Marijuana. The discussion goes over the upcoming Texas Veterans Medical Cannabis Conference taking place in Killeen, Texas on April 16th 2022 at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center at 10am. Discussion also includes how Lisa and David got in to cannabis activism as veterans, how they started lobbying at the capital, and more.
TX Department of Public Safety taking comments on TCUP review
Texas Department of Public safety (DPS) will be reviewing the Texas Compassionate Use rules to determine if they are obsolete, reflect current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current procedures of the department. Learn how to comment and make your voice heard.