Hempresent
by Cannabis Radio
Sowing the seeds of cannabis and sounding the praise of our favorite plant. It's time to Hempresent! Our radio resident Hemposapien, Vivian McPeak (Founder of Seattle Hempfest) presents a weekly platform for guests and listeners to Hempresent about hemp and cannabis from the legal, activist and reformist route.
Episodes
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The War on Hemp: The Marijuana Monopoly—documentary filmmaker Nicholas Thomas
Nicholas Thomas, the person behind The War on Hemp: The Marijuana Monopoly, discusses his exciting new documentary that takes a critical look at the history of cannabis prohibition and examines the increasingly contentious battle over hemp, marijuana legalization, and control of the rapidly...
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Cannabis nutrition with Levi Lyon
Levi Lyon is a Tacoma, Washington–based music-industry professional, community advocate, and owner of Lyon Pride Music LLC. Levi spent nearly two decades as entertainment director of Seattle Hempfest, for years the largest annual cannabis reform event in the world. We discuss what he has been...
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Angel Thrasher Weaver on the fight to administer cannabis medicine to her son Dylan and her tragic loss
Angel Thrasher Weaver is the mother of the late Dylan Moon, who was born a micro preemie, or born very prematurely, at just 26 weeks. Dylan was born with hydrocephalus, resulting in brain damage and initial frontal lobe damage, which caused him to have intractable epilepsy. Dylan suffered grand…
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Press freedom and independent, alternative media with Mark Taylor Canfield
Mark Taylor Canfield is a journalist who has spent decades on the front lines of independent media, reporting on everything from politics and protest movements to civil liberties and the shifting landscape of press freedom. Mark is an award-winning reporter, editor, and longtime advocate for…
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Operating a multi-state cannabis retail brand with Michael Khemmoro
Michael Khemmoro is the chief operating officer and co-founder of Mango Cannabis. Mike's journey in cannabis began in 2010 when he and his brother-in-law Kevin Pattah became cannabis cultivators and caregivers in Michigan, driven by an extreme passion and respect for the plant’s healing properties.
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The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club’s years-long fight for survival, featuring Ted Smith
In 1996, Ted Smith founded the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, Canada’s oldest compassion club. He is also the author of Hempology 101: The History and Uses of Cannabis Sativa (2012), developed from a free, non-credit lecture series he taught at the University of Victoria. From 2009 to 2016, he...
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Tribal Cannabis with Edward Buck and Fred Erickson of the Prairie Island Indian Community
Edward Buck serves as chair of the Prairie Island Cannabis Regulatory Commission, a three person independent commission empowered to license, monitor, and enforce cannabis activities within Prairie Island’s jurisdiction, that seeks to ensure that all activities meet the highest standards of...
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Cannabis beverage branding and retail, with James Stephens of Sinful
James Stephens, founder and CEO of Sinful Cannabis. In an industry where branding, compliance, and competition collide every day, James has carved out a reputation for building a company that isn’t afraid to stand out. Sinful Cannabis has developed a recognizable identity in the legal market…
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The new PBS documentary, American Hemp Farmer, with filmmaker and hemp advocate Doug Fine
A Southwest-based author whose books Willie Nelson describes as “a blueprint for the America of the future,” Doug Fine is the author of six books, including 2020’s American Hemp Farmer as well as the Boston Globe Bestseller, Farewell, My Subaru. His wild goat-wrangling stories and optimistic...
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Niambe Tosh on the 50th anniversary of her father, Peter Tosh's landmark album, Legalize, Black History month, and her work with the Peter Tosh Foundation
Niambe McIntosh is the youngest child of reggae legend Peter Tosh and serves as the Chairperson of the Board for the Peter Tosh Foundation, as well as the head of the Peter Tosh Estate and Brand. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, she holds a bachelor’s degree in...
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The state and struggle of the psychedelics reform community and efforts to educate the public, with Leo Russell
Leonora, or “Leo” Russell, is a Marriage and Family therapist and Substance Abuse Counselor who left a twenty-year career in government and social services, and providing direct services to the most disenfranchised, to direct her attention to the burgeoning psychedelic renaissance. In 2019, she...
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The complexities of retail cannabis in Washington State with Kevin Heriderich, co-owner of the House of Cannabis retail chain
Kevin Heiderich is a veteran, a guitarist and music enthusiast, and co-owner of House of Cannabis, which has retail stores in Tacoma, Tonasket, Twisp, and Whidbey Island, in Washington. Kevin has been on the front lines of one of the most tightly regulated legal cannabis markets in the country…
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The Impacts of Cannabis and Drug Policy Reform Under Trump 2.0
Doug McVay is a longtime drug policy reform advocate, researcher, and journalist. Doug has spent decades challenging the War on Drugs and pushing for policies rooted in public health, harm reduction, and human rights. He’s best known for his work with Drug War Facts and for elevating voices...
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International cannabis law reform, cannabis biopiracy and indigenous genetics
Michael Krawitz is a U.S. Air Force veteran, longtime patient advocate, and one of the most influential voices in international medical cannabis policy. Michael has spent decades working at the intersection of veterans’ health, human rights, and drug policy reform. He served as a key civil…
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Intoxicating hemp: Joy Beckerman breaks down changes in the federal definition of hemp, as recently imposed by Congress
Joy Beckerman has been involved in the hemp movement and industries for over 30 years, and her extraordinary knowledge and passion for this versatile, valuable crop is contagious! Often referred to as a "hemp encyclopedia," Joy is the Principal and Senior Paralegal at Hemp Ace International, a...
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GŪD Essence — Florida's innovative cannabis company with Jasmine Johnson
Jasmine Johnson is the force behind GŪD Essence. Her Florida-based vertically integrated cannabis wellness company blends ancestral plant wisdom with cutting-edge clinical research, “building a bridge between cultural healing traditions and modern neuroscience." Jasmine talks about the journey…
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Michael Dalle Molle talks about cutting-edge in-field testing of live cannabis plants using Mariposa Technology's new handheld digital farming tool
Michael Dalle Molle serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Mariposa Technology, where he oversees daily business operations, communications, and brand management. He is an entrepreneur, teacher, business advisor, and environmentalist with almost a decade of professional experience as a...
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Lynnette Shaw, Cannabis dispensary pioneer, describes the fight for medical freedom
Lynnette Shaw is a trailblazing medical marijuana activist best known as the first legally licensed cannabis dispensary operator in the United States. As the founder of the Marin Alliance for Medical Marijuana in Fairfax, California, she became a central figure in the fight for patients’ rights...
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18 years in prison for cannabis, which his daughter legally sells - The Robert Deals story, with Alicia Deals and Kaitlin DiMaggio
Alicia Deals is a trailblazer in Arizona’s cannabis industry and a leading advocate for equity and justice. Drawing on her personal experience navigating the legal system after her father, Robert Deals, received an 18-year sentence for a cannabis-related conviction, she has made it her mission to...
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Kim Richards, CEO & Chairman of Allied Artists Film & Music Groups, shares his story, vision, and music industry experiences after decades at the center of the cyclone
Kim Richards possesses over 30 years of experience and a distinguished history of accomplishments in the music, film, and television industries. As CEO & Chairman at Allied Artists International, Inc., he has earned more than 70 gold, platinum, and diamond records, as well as numerous Grammy and...
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Operating Seven Point Cannabis Dispensary in Illinois, with Brad Zerman
Brad Zerman is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience founding and operating businesses in highly regulated industries, including cannabis, payments, and financial services. He is the founder and CEO of Seven Point Cannabis Dispensary and previously led one of Illinois’ first...
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A medical cannabis and activism legacy: cannabis history & breeding with Todd McCormick
Todd McCormick's life’s work has been deeply rooted—literally and figuratively—in the fight for cannabis freedom. Todd is a lifelong cannabis activist, medical marijuana patient, author, and cultivator who has dedicated decades to advancing both the science and the culture of the plant. From…
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Documenting Jack Herer, Dennis Peron, Eddy Lepp, and more, with filmmaker Jason Dunlap
Jason Dunlap is a photographer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, where he runs a studio producing cannabis-focused content, documentaries, and unscripted material in the historic Wiltern. With a career spanning fashion, music, and art industries, Jason has been documenting the cannabis space...
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How to become a top cannabis cultivator with master grower Stoney Tark
Stoney Tark is a prolific writer based in Europe who is known for his articles about cultivation, breeding, hash making, interviews, and especially his top tips. Over the last 11 years, he has become one of the most recognized writers in the cannabis industry. Stoney is or has been the head...
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Dark Weed: Washington's Illicit Cannabis Market and Its Impacts on Recreational, with Tim Gruver.
Tim Gruver reports for the Washington Observer in Olympia on housing, labor, and the environment. He's also a 2020 Poynter-Koch Media fellow whose work has appeared in Politico, The Oregonian, and Pluribus News.
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The Real Lebowski: The Inspiration for The Dude in the Movie The Big Lebowski, Jeff Dowd, Tells His Story.
Jeff “The Dude” Dowd is an American film producer and political activist. He was a member of the "Seattle Seven," who were jailed for contempt of court following a violent protest against the Vietnam War. He later moved to Los Angeles and became an independent movie producer and promoter…
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Delta-8, Synthetic Delta-9, CBDA, CBGA, Juicetiva, and more, with Chris Boucher.
Since 1990, Christopher Boucher has been recognized as a co-founder of the modern-day American Industrial Hemp Industry. Chris founded The Hempstead Company, one of the first U.S. hemp clothing and seed businesses, with products sold in 4,000 stores across six countries. He co-founded the Hemp...
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Caitlein Ryan of the Cannabis Alliance on Shaping a Vital, Thriving Cannabis Industry
Caitlein Ryan holds a PhD from Arizona State University, with a focus on arts education, qualitative research, and social justice. Caitlein has been the director of the Washington State Cannabis Alliance since 2020. She is a leading advocate for sensible adult-use cannabis policy, collaborating...
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Oregon Hempfest with Nathan Marsh
Nathan Marsh started his journey into Cannabis Activism in 1993 after his father lost his life in a drunk-driving accident. He was passionate that access to cannabis is a civil right and that society should be able to benefit from its positive impacts on both the mind and body. Living in Denver,...
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Dealing With Disease With CC Ryder
Medical Cannabis to manage the symptoms of liver disease. CC Ryder is a cannabis patient in the California Bay Area, a mother and housewife who enjoys music and dancing. She is active online and in her community and uses cannabis to help her address her daily challenges with stage four liver...
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Jack Lohman
Author Jack Lohman discusses his new book on phosphorus: White LightJack Lohmann is a writer from Richmond, Virginia, who lives in the Western Isles of Scotland. He is the author of White Light—The Elemental Role of Phosphorus in Our Cells, in Our Food, and in Our World.
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Actor Jeff Kober of Grassland reflects on the new drama about cannabis incarceration
Jeff Kober is an American actor known for his television roles as Dodger in China Beach, Jacob Hale Jr. in Sons of Anarchy, Joe in the fourth season of The Walking Dead, and Kurt Nypo in Walker: Texas Ranger. He is also known for his movie roles in Out of Bounds, The First Power, One Tough…
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Dialed In Gummies: Rosin-Based Edibles Enter the Ohio Cannabis Market
Max Vansluys is the president of Dialed In Gummies. Max started his career as a budtender in Colorado, working directly with consumers and gaining firsthand insight into what makes a quality cannabis product. With a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of the market, he worked his way…
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AI, Bots, and Digital Security in the New Environment with Jeff Crawford
Jeff Crawford has been involved in independent media, activism, and technology for decades. He started with Bohemia AfterDark, one of the first indie music video shows, and later organized the Portland Hemp Festival in the mid-90s. His work spans media preservation, AI, and digital activism,...
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The historical use of cannabis in religion with author Chris Bennett
Chris Bennett is an activist and author living in Nova Scotia, Canada, who has been researching the historical role of cannabis in the spiritual life of humanity for more than three decades. He is co-author of Green Gold the Tree of Life: Marijuana in Magic and Religion; Sex, Drugs, Violence and...
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The Cannaverse Content Creators Awards with Troy Stephens
Troy Stephens has been actively engaged in the cannabis community, particularly in advocating for patient rights and raising awareness about medical marijuana. He tells us about his latest endeavor, the Cannaverse Content Creators Awards Show, a grassroots community awards event created for the...
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Good Jobs for a Green World, industrial hemp to save our farms, and microcity financing with Robert Sheilds
Robert Sheilds received his natural resource management education in Vermont and has had a professional career in renewables and green building. The last decade spent on the frontline of a rapidly changing planet in Fairbanks, Alaska, has prepared him for what comes next for us all. Robert is a...
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The Impact of Funding Cuts on Cannabis Legalization and Drug Policy Reform with Doug McVay
Doug McVay was trained as a Reefer Raider by Jack Herer in 1984. He is a social justice activist and drug policy reformer residing in Oregon. He works for the Real Reporting Foundation as Editor of Drug Policy Facts at drugpolicyfacts.org and World Health Systems Facts at healthsystemsfacts.org....
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Women Grow Leadership Summit, Cannabis as medicine, with Dr. Chanda Macias
Dr. Chanda Macias, MBA, is the CEO of National Holistic Healthcare, a medical cannabis cultivator, processor, and dispenser in the United States. Dr. Macias has spent 15+ years developing her knowledge of medical cannabis. She contributes to her success by educating on ailment strain alignment,...
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Vaporizers and Cannabis Industry Sustainability with Mitchell Colbert
Mitchell Colbert is a journalist and educator who has written over 200 articles for over a dozen outlets, including High Times, Leafly, and Cannabis Now. He is also a co-author of multiple whitepapers focused on sustainability in the cannabis and hemp industries and The Budtender’s Guide, a...
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Hemp, sustainability, permaculture, and a regenerative economy with Robert Sheilds
Robert Sheilds received his natural resource management education in Vermont and has had a professional career in renewables and green building. The last decade spent on the frontline of a rapidly changing planet in Fairbanks, Alaska, has prepared him for what comes next for us all. Robert is a...
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Pamela Des Barres on her life as the world's most famous groupie; the weed, the stars, and the stories.
As a little girl, Pamela Des Barres fell in love with rock ’n’ roll. While in high school, her friend introduced her to the psychedelic pioneer Captain Beefheart. At eighteen years old, she packed her bags for Hollywood. She spent the rest of the 1960s in rock’s cradle of civilization, meeting,...
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A discussion with Mark Karan: Playing with members of the Grateful Dead and other iconic musicians, his new album, and so much more.
Mark Karan is best known for his extended time on the Grateful Dead scene as lead guitarist for Bob Weir & Ratdog, The Other Ones, Phil & Friends, and Planet Drum. But Mark’s musical reach extends far beyond the land of the Dead. His six-string contributions have complemented recordings and...
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Crypto, cannabis, and JaWeeDE, with Peter Boehm
Peter Boehm has had a 35-year career in consumer products, tech, and disruptive market solutions. After an entrepreneurial career in 2015, Peter’s passion for cannabis led him to a pioneering role in alternative medicine, initially as a distributor of Charlotte’s Web cannabis strain. He soon...
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The Science of smokability with Harrison Bard and Dr. Allison Justice
Dr. Allison Justice, an alumnus of Clemson University, where she garnered a Ph.D. in Plant and Environmental Science, is now a pioneering figure in the dynamic field of cannabis cultivation and research. She is the proud Founder and CEO of The Hemp Mine, a 20-acre innovative hemp farm, breeding...
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Legalizing psychedelics, chemical dependency, and grassroots organizing with Leo Russell
Leonora (Leo) Russell is a licensed mental health therapist and chemical dependency professional. Leo is also the Executive Director of Entheo Society, a 501c3 non-profit organization focused on providing education and community regarding entheogenic culture. She is currently the chair of the...
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Recreational cannabis, vertical integration, and retail medical cannabis with Grace Hyde of District Cannabis in Washington DC.
Grace Hyde is the Director of Commercial Operations for District Cannabis, a thriving cultivator providing premium flower to the Washington D.C. and Maryland markets. Grace oversees innovation across the company. In addition, she is responsible for government relations in Washington, D.C., and...
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Recreational cannabis, immigration, a woman's choice, unions, and more with Keith Mundy, Ohio candidate for Congress
Keith Mundy is running for Congress in the Ohio 5th Congressional District, and his campaign has been endorsed by the UAW Cap Counsel, AFL-CIO both regionally and at the State level, IBEW, OCSEA/AFSCME, and the Ohio Democratic Party. Keith is a past Teamsters and Steel Workers Union member who...
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Amy Cox, Ohio Candidate for Congress
Amy Cox is a candidate for the United States Congress in Ohio District 10. She discusses her platform positions on cannabis, labor unions, a woman's right to choose, climate change, and more.
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Elisabeth Chambry of Mantelpiece, Eclectic Cannabis Accessories.
Elisabeth Chambry holds a business degree from Pace University. She is a celebrated speaker at affiliate summits and conferences across the country, where she shares her expertise in the product space. She is the visionary founder behind Mantelpiece, a line of eclectic cannabis accessories. She...
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Sowing the seeds of cannabis and sounding the praise of our favorite plant. It's time to Hempresent! Our radio resident Hemposapien, Vivian McPeak (Founder of Seattle Hempfest) presents a weekly platform for guests and listeners to Hempresent about hemp and cannabis from the legal, activist and reformist route.
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