1:20:21

Ep. 60 Nov 8, 2024

Episode 60

On this first episode of the show’s 7th season, Dig and Lukas pay their respects to Grateful Dead Bassist Phill Lesh. News: The news kicks off with a 3 part update on California’s social consumption law, a D8 ban and the vetoed direct to consumers sales bill. Next up the hosts take a closer look at Ohio’s sales numbers, New York’s “Operation Padlocks” money problem and a fascinating study about the psychedelic “subjective” experience and its role in healing. Interview: In this episode Lukas talks to Christian Rasmussen, owner and founder of Minnesota Nice Ethno-Botanicals, about the rise of ethno-botanicals like blue lotus, Kava and amanita muscaria mushrooms . They dive deep into the effects of these plant and fungal products and their legal status. For some podcast only content check out their discussion on how to prepare and consume some of the items found on the MN Nice website. It’s a Bust: For this week’s IAB, Lukas and Dig look at two largeish bust in Nevada and wonder “Why Nevada?” This episode of The Cannabis Corner was brought to you by Heir. Subscribe to The Cannabis Corner on Youtube

1:13:06

Ep. 59 Oct 10, 2024

Episode 59

Episode 59: For this jam-packed episode of The Cannabis Corner, Lukas and Dig get started discussing cannabis pest management in the Northwest as harvest time approaches. News: The news segment kicks off with a quick overview of cannabis in the upcoming election, followed by a look at the ongoing DEA rescheduling talk swirling around Washington DC. Next up is a story about a North Carolina Native American tribe selling cannabis. Lastly, the hosts discuss a California effort to start direct to consumer cannabis sales. Uncle Dig’s Garden Update: In this Garden Update, Dig brings the audience up-to-date on what he has growing in his in-door and out-door gardens this year. Dig goes deep talking about strain selection, his training techniques and how he keeps pests out of his garden It’s a Bust It’s a Bust shines a spotlight on “Operation Padlock,” New York City’s effort to shut so called illegal cannabis shops down in an effort to bolster the state run cannabis system. This episode of The Cannabis Corner is brought to you by Heir, Premium Smoking Essentials. Subscribe to The Cannabis Corner on YouTube

57:34

Ep. 58 Sep 19, 2024

Episode 58

Episode 58: Sparking back up on the Corner this week, Dig and Lukas get the show started with some updates on what they have been up to in the cannabis and psychedelic space lately. News The news kicks off with another story about “dirty” cannabis in California with a report from the LA Times and weed Week; followed by a look at how Ohio adult use cannabis is doing in its opening weeks. The last two stories take a closer look at some psychedelic news with an update about Olympia’s “natural” psychedelic decriminalization resolution and closing out the news segment, the hosts talk about the recent FDA decision on MDMA and an update about Mathew Perry’s ketamine related death Interview This episode Lukas interviews researchers Genine Coleman, executive director of Origins Council and Khalil Ferguson, CEO of The United Core Alliance about the Legacy Cannabis Project in California. During the interview the three talk about: What is legacy cannabis?; How the study will preserve the rich oral history surrounding California’s “legacy” cannabis community?; How the study will help establish intellectual property rights for over policed communities most affected by the drug war.; And, the overall objectives of the study, among other things. It’s a Bust This shows IAB brings an update to a story out of Tennessee where Bianca Clayborne and Deonte Williams’ kids were taken after a traffic stop and cannabis arrest. This episode of The Cannabis Corner is sponsored by Advocates for Cannabis and Entheogens

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Ep. 57 May 10, 2024

Episode 57

Episode 57: This episode of The Cannabis Corner kicks off with Dig and Lukas discussing the Washington State 37% medical cannabis excise tax repeal. News : First up the hosts update the audience about social equity efforts in Massachusetts, San Diego and Washington, followed by a discussion of a NORML article around the cannabis job market, an update on a Union protest in Phoenix, AZ at a Curaleaf dispensary. Lastly, they take a look at Germany’s new adult use cannabis regulations. Interview: In this week’s interview Uncle Dig interviews Cavemane, an Oklahoma cannabis seed breeder and grower. They have a conversation about Oklahoma medical and adult cannabis, seed and strain selection and some info about Cavemane’s cannabis creations. It’s a Bust: IAB zooms in on a wasteful case in Memphis, TN involving 3 raids and 500 lbs of cannabis. This episode of The Cannabis Corner was underwritten by Advocates for Medical cannabis

1:09:18

Ep. 56 Mar 8, 2024

Episode 56

After a bit of a break, Dig and Lukas are back discussing cannabis current events. News In the news this week, they talk about the ongoing hemp derived cannabinoid crisis in Florida and beyond; Ohio’s adult use cannabis program, a UK study that confirms cannabis is good for sleep, and Germany finally moving forward with their adult use cannabis plans. Interview For this week’s interview, Lukas speaks with john Kingsbury about medical cannabis, the state of medical cannabis in Washington and what can be done to update the state’s program. It’s A Bust For this week’s IAB, D and L take a trip to Sweden and look at one of the highest fines for cannabis possession the two have heard of.