#053 - What Kamala Means for Cannabis and Criminal Justice Reform w/ Jason Ortiz of The Last Prisoner Project

🌿 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦? 🌿Join Ben and AnnaRae this week on High Spirits as we delve into the potential impacts of Kamala Harris' leadership on the cannabis industry and criminal justice reform. With President Biden stepping aside, Kamala Harris' role could become pivotal in shaping the future policies that would significantly affect both the cannabis industry and ongoing criminal justice reform efforts.🚀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:As we navigate these changing political tides, our guest, Jason Ortiz, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Last Prisoner Project, brings a deeply personal and professional perspective to the discussion. We'll revisit Kamala Harris' stance during the 2020 campaign, examine the current state of criminal justice reform, and speculate on how Harris might influence future policies related to cannabis.💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:𝘒𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢’𝘴 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵: Explore what Kamala Harris' leadership could mean for future cannabis policies and criminal justice reform.𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮: Gain insight into the intersection of cannabis legalization and criminal justice, particularly how federal and state levels are taking action (or inaction).𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Learn from Jason’s extensive experience in advocating for cannabis justice and how grassroots movements can influence significant policy changes.🌟 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘇:Jason Ortiz, a cannabis justice advocate, has turned personal adversity into a platform for change. From being arrested at 16 for simple cannabis possession to leading strategic initiatives for the Last Prisoner Project, Jason's journey is a testament to the power of advocacy and determination. His work with the Minority Cannabis Business Association and as a drafter of key legislation in Connecticut showcases his impact on creating equitable cannabis policies.📅 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻?This episode is crucial for anyone interested in the future of cannabis regulation, the dynamics of political leadership on social issues, and the ongoing efforts to reform criminal justice. Jason’s insights provide a unique look at the challenges and opportunities within the advocacy landscape, making this a must-listen for activists, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of cannabis and justice.Tune in to High Spirits every Thursday, live on LinkedIn, and join the conversation!Have a question for us? Send us a text. We may answer it in the next show!--High Spirits is brought to you by Vertosa and Wolf Meyer.Your hosts are Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein.Follow High Spirits on LinkedIn. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Who would you like to see on the show? What topics would you like to have us cover? Visit our website www.highspiritspod.com and listen to all of our past shows.THANK YOU to our audience. Your engagement encourages us to keep bringing you these thought-provoking conversations. Remember to always stay curious, stay informed, and most importantly, keep your spirits high.