The Corner gets going this week with Lukas talking about a far-flung connection he has to  this week's  guest's Thai-stick adventures. News: The news opens with a non-cannabis drug related story out of Washington State, followed by an overview of a Federally funded  study looking at medical cannabis and anxiety. The news moves on with an update about DEA cannabis arrests in 2024, and finishes up with  a plea from conservationist concerning psychedelic toads . Interview:   This episode's  interview is a replay of an interview from 2021 with Rick Bibbero, author of 90 Degrees to Zamboanga : ; a book about Rick's adventures in the world of cannabis smuggling. Rick brings  his adventures to life in this compelling interview..      Review: Lukas reviews Trulieve's new caffeinated THC beverages , "Upward" He looks at what comes in the box, what comes in the can, what he liked about the drinks and how folks can order these f...

   This TCC get's going with a surprising update about hemp cannabinoids   from Lukas News The news kicks off with a great story out of Mississippi about the Choctaw Indian Tribe beginning the process of opening a recreational cannabis system on their land. Next up the duo look at an investigation that found Oregon grown cannabis in NYC adult use cannabis stores. Rounding out the news is a discussion of a "ditch weed" genome project in the Mid-West and a closer look at the claim that " Cannabis uses more energy than bitcoin." Topic Highlight: Lukas takes TCC back to its roots with a informational segment delivered solo about "How to microdose psychedelic mushrooms?" He discusses dosing types, dosing sizes and how often to take a microdose , along with some other useful information. Find out more about psychedelic information and education at    tacomapsychedelicsociety.org It's a Bust!:    The show wraps up with a unexpected story ...

In the 3rd episode of TCC's 7th season, the hosts alert the audience about a WA cannabis recall .   News: The news segment kicks off with an overview of the state of " hemp derived" cannabinoids around the country, followed by some good news out of New York about cannabis farmers markets . In the second half of the news, Lukas and Dig  highlight research into creation of mildew resistant cannabis strains and, lastly, they dive into a story about research into the military  giving active duty troops MDMA to treat PTSD.   Uncle Dig's Garden Update: Dig brings the audience up to date on what is growing in his garden. He looks at some auto flower yields and prepping for the summer outdoor grow.   Review: Dig reviews Heir's amazing cannabis covered ashtray . It's not just an ashtray he finds out. It's a rolling tray and much more. Check out this awesome review of Heir's sleek premium metal ashtray.   It's a Bust: IAB takes a closer look at a bust in ...

For this next episode of The Cannabis Corner, Lukas and Dig start by bringing the audience up-to-date on Tacoma's new drug policy , which makes "entheogenic practices the lowest priority for police in the city. News The news kicks off with an update on WA's 2025 legislative session . Next up, are two "blow back" stories about the DEA's de-schedule pause and   Ohio's Republican party attempting to roll back the state's adult use initiative and Republicans around the country ignoring or repealing cannabis laws. Lastly, they talk about Florida's attempt to pass adult use cannabis last year. Interview For this week's interview Lukas speaks with NORML Board member and author Kevin Oliver about his new book on growing cannabis , founding of Hempfest ,  "do's" and "don'ts" of growing, WA and National cannabis policy and the future of cannabis policy in the US. Review In this week's review, Lukas review...

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: 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. Review: Lukas reviews   some blue lot...