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The Cannabis Corner Episode 62

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 ...

The Cannabis Corner 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: 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...

The Cannabis Corner 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.   Review For the review, Lukas welcomes to The Cannabis Corner their first affiliate, Heir; Premium S...

The Cannabis Corner 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 th...

The Cannabis Corner 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.   Listen to Episode 57 of The cannabis Corner      This episode of The Cannabis Corner was     u...

The Cannabis Corner 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.   Listen to the Cannabis Corner episode 56   This episode of The Cannabis Corner is brought to you by Advocates for Medical Cannabis .   Subscribe to The Cannabis Corner on youTube            

The Cannabis Corner Episode 55

In this episode of The Cannabis Corner, Lukas and Dig give an update on Washington State's now ended legislative session for 2023. News: The news starts off, staying in Washington, with a discussion of a new law preventing some pre-employment drug test ; Followed by a look at Hawaii's latest legalization efforts , Leafly closing its news room and lastly the hosts talk about Oregon's falling cannabis prices . Uncle Dig's Garden Update: Dig gives an update on his Winter auto-flower efforts, as well as, talks about how he sorts out male and female plants in his garden. He then gives a sneak peak into what's going on in his garden this summer. Review: Lukas reviews the Dr. Dabber XS in this episode's review. He talks about what comes with the device, how to use and maintain the unit and some things he likes about the new e-rig by Dr. Dabber . It's a Bust:   This IAB could be the most disturbing case yet, taking a closer look at an under reported ...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 54

Lukas and Dig jump Episode 54 off by comparing their experiences getting their medical cannabis cards this year. News: The news begins with a chat about Twitter's entry into cannabis advertising. Next up the hosts cover San Diego awarding social equity grants and  an update about a pair sentenced in a cannabis and cattle ponsy scheme . Lastly, the show updates the audience on the DEA's stance on synthetic cannabinoids . Interview: Bailey Hirschburg , of WA NORML and the Cannabis Observer,  joins the show to talk about  cannabis legalization, WA homegrows,  cannabis consumption lounges and cannabis in popular media. It's a Bust: This It's a Bust travels south to cover four men arrested for carrying bails of cannabis across the U.S. Mexico border.    Listen to The Cannabis Corner Episode 54   This episode of The Cannabis Corner is under-written by Advocates for Medical Cannabis   Subscribe to The Cannabis Corner on youTub...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 53

It's been a while, so Episode 53 begins off with Dig and Lukas reintroducing themselves to the audience. News: A Washington State legislative update kicks off the news segment, followed by a closer look at: The FDA kicking CBD regulation over to the Congress; An Oregon story about an MSO/MCO   ripping off small businesses in Oregon; And, a story out of Missouri that highlights some tips for first time cannabis consumers . Interview: This week Lukas interviews Chuck Olivier from Digital Balance Services about some things going on with weights and measures in the cannabis industry. They talk about increasing Federal regulatory over site of the cannabis industry, how this will affect cannabis businesses and consumers and the big question everyone wants to know,   why a cannabis ounce is 28 grams and not 32 grams. It's a Bust:         IAB travels to Oklahoma where a man was arrested with 167 pounds of cannabis in his car. Listen to the Cannabi...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 52

  Episode 52 get's started with a discussion about the ailing cannabis industry News:   The news takes a look at Kentucky's efforts to legalize medical cannabis; How Republicans could hijack cannabis policy from Democrats;     the Alabama medical cannabis license outlook and lastly, the status of cannabis policy in Amsterdam. Interview:       For this week's interview, Lukas speaks with Dean Schwartz, founder and CEO of Bud Club USA , about the benefits of homegrowing, some tips for folks wanting to try homegrowing for the first time   and how easy and fun   it is to get started growing cannabis at home. Review: For this episode, Lukas has the pleasure of reviewing a Bud Club USA grow kit ..           It's a Bust:   This IAB looks at some startling cannabis arrest stats out of Indiana.   Listen to The Cannabis Corner Episode 52   This episode of The Cannabis Corner is brou...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 51

In this second episode of Season 6, Lukas shares his experiences at a recent live broadcast event  with KTQA 95.3 LP FM in Tacoma . News The news kicks off with a discussion about New York's new cannabis market and the state's emerging "gray market." Followed by a closer look at decriminalization efforts in Ireland and   Pennsylvania' subsidizing low income seniors medical cannabis. Lastly, the pair share where Oregon's psilocybin legalization efforts stand after the November elections. Interview   This week The Cannabis Corner welcomes Gregory Foster of the Cannabis Observer . Gregory and Lukas discuss Washington cannabis topics like the Social Equity in Cannabis task Force, a possible THC limit bill this session in Olympia, traceability in Washington and other WA centered topics.      Review Lukas reviews Grenco Science's new G-Pen Elite 2 dry cannabis vaporizer. Tune in to hear how the device works, his favorite  features and "Ca...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 49

O n this episode Dig shares what's going on in his medical garden this year to get the show started. News Lukas and Dig kick the news off with some thoughts on the upcoming election and which states may go legal and   discuss a proposed cannabis   museum in NYC. The news segment closes out with two stories about the drug war; a psychedelic church in Oakland suing police and Columbia's president raising the white flag on the drug war. Interview For this week's interview, Lukas speaks with Grenco Science 's CTO   Michael Trzecieski . They talk about new trends in the vape industry, some highlights of Grenco's Elite 2 vaporizer, intellectual property and some things emerging in the vape space. Review The review segment   is back this week with a review of Session Good's stash pods, stash tubes and a sleek glass one hitter. Find more info and order some of these great products, and more,   online at Session Good's website.      It's...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 48

This Corner opens with Lukas giving some thanks out to a local music event in Tacoma, Porchfest News The news starts in Washington with a discussion about Pasco, WA possibly over turning its cannabis bans. Then the two discuss; Athens, GA decriminalizing cannabis, Colorado sales numbers down and Canadians reimbursing Veterans for medical cannabis. Interview Lukas and Dig talk to Dr. James MacRae about the state of pesticide testing in Washington, the WSLCB's new reporting system and some other Washington related topics. It's A bust This week's IAB looks at a large bust in the Caribbean. Listen to The Cannabis Corner Episode 48 This episode of The Cannabis Corner is sponsored by Quality West Cannabis.  

The Cannabis Corner Episode 47

This episode gets going with Dig and Lukas talking about their summer plans. News Episode 47 is The Cannabis Corner's CBD special. Dig and Lukas discuss their experience with CBD, how the cannabinoid works in the body and the duo look at a disturbing report from the Leaf Report that looks at the dismal state of CBD testing. Interview This show Lukas speaks with Blake Schroeder  of Medical Marijuana Inc . about the state of CBD regulations in Europe, why UK regulator's could view CBd is a "novel" food and information about some CBD studies MMI is working on. It's a bust   This IAB looks at  how the IRS/Federal Gov. is making examples out of Southern California medical cannabis providers.   Listen to The Cannabis Corner Episode 47   This episode of The Cannabis Corner is brought to you by Advocates for Medical Cannabis . 

The Cannabis Corner Episode 46

Episode 46 rolls out as Lukas hears from Dig  how S. Oregon may have dodged a drought   this summer with all the Northwest rain this year. News The duo covers in this week's news segment; DC prohibiting drug tests for employees, Nebraska medical cannabis news, Oklahoma halting new cannabis licenses and a town in Colorado changing its name to Kush       . Interview     In this weeks' interview Lukas speaks with   Craig Cesal, who was granted clemency as President Trump left office. Lukas speaks with Craig about his time in prison, the status of the drug war today, how he feels about President Trump granting him clemency and his work for NDICA . It's a bust The last segment of the show this week looks at who is busted at the border for cannabis the most.  Listen to The Cannabis Corner Episode 46   This episode of the Cannabis Corner is brought to you by the bag Seed Chronicles .  ...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 43

Lukas and Dig get this episode started talking about the continued assault on women's rights by Republicans and how they are not going to stop with the upcoming Supreme Court decision. News:      The pair begin the news segment discussing the proposed King County " task force " that is working on a plan to stop cannabis shop robberies, followed by a look at a failed attempt to Unionize a cannabis grow in Oregon, a lawsuit filed against former Republican Speaker of the House John boehner and lastly, they give a quick update on the state of psilocybin legalization going on around the country. Interview: For the interview this week, Lukas speaks with Bonita Money of the National Diversity and Inclusion Cannabis Alliance (NDICA)  and Mike Bologna of Dip Devices about lingering effects of the drug war on Black and Brown communities, things companies can do to promote social equity, a partnership between Dip Devices and NDICA and more. It's a Bust: IAB ...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 42

In this episode of The Cannabis Corner, Lukas and Dig get the show started talking about garden zones, some 4/20 data  and the shows new blog . News:                  The news segment looks at Federal cannabis news , a California bill to allow cannabis sales at farmers markets, cannabis tax revenue passing alcohol and tobacco tax receipts in Arizona and, lastly,  the pair rap the news segment up with some discussion about ordering seeds online. Interview:                 Lukas interviews Z and Zack of Harvest Direct Enterprises . Z and Zack share incites on the entourage effect, what's on the cannabis chemistry horizon, how Harvest Direct preserves strain profiles in non smokable products and more.      It's a Bust:               ...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 41

Lukas and Dig start Episode 41 with a moment of silence and remembrance for a local cannabis activist who passed away recently. News                 The news segment looks at medical cannabis shortages in New Mexico after adult use cannabis goes live,   Montana's booming cannabis industry, Mississippi's new medical cannabis regulations and the top cannabis cities in the country.   Interview                 Lukas talks to the founder and CEO of   Heylo , a Washington State licensed processor,  Lo Friesen in this week's interview. They talk about cannabis education, transparency, chat about all the "Deltas" in cannabis, cannabis and the LGBTQ community, Heylo's new vape cart CBGesus   and more.  Review                ...

The Cannabis Corner Episode 40

Episode 40 of the cannabis Corner kicks off with a look back at the disappointing WA legislative session. News In this episode Lukas and Dig talk about Cannabis shop robberies in Washington, proposed Alabama law requiring a negative pregnancy test before women can buy medical cannabis, a cannabis heart study and a doctor keeps his medical license after Florida tried to take it after a medical cannabis sting.   Interview     For this show's interview, Lukas is joined by Tacoma cannabis and disability advocate Kyle Jolibois, who talks about his run in with Pierce County Washington Sherriff Ed Troyer. Kyle wore a shirt that mentioned the Sherriff at a Tommy Chong meet and greet and things went downhill from there . Tune into hear what happened and how Kyle is fighting back.   It's a Bust       It's a Bust looks at a case in Panama City, Florida. Lukas and Dig ask if this would have happened to someone with a different   ...