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The Rotation

by Suncoast NORML

Legalize it

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  1. Freedom and the Fight for Goverment that Works for All

    Mark Davis For Congress (FL-16) Jumps in the Rotation Mark Davis spent the last year getting punched by the political machine. In the face of online trolls and family pressures, he could have folded, instead he chose to run for Congress. His campaign is building one of the fastest-growing...

  2. Beyond the High: The Power of Cannabis Patient Education

    Marc Matoza Jumps in the Rotation. Award winning host of Medical Marijuana Awarness Webinars. Cannabis patient education goes beyond the high—it starts with better questions, reliable information, and informed decisions. Join The Rotation on Sunday, October 4, at 11 a.m. for “Beyond the High: The...

  3. Thinking About Getting into the Cannabis Industry? Learn What it Takes!

    Thinking about getting into the cannabis industry? The first question might be: where do you even start? Sally Kent Peebles, J.D. talks about what it takes to build a cannabis business and navigate the laws around it. Sally is a partner at Vicente LLP’s Florida office. She works with clients on...

  4. Legal Cannabis Market at $68 Million With People Still in Prison_ Bill Levers Jumps in the Rotation

    CEO of Freedom Grow & Co-Founder of Beard Bros Pharms & Beard Bros Media How can America celebrate a legal cannabis market worth billions while people remain behind bars for the same plant? This week, Bill Levers jumps into The Rotation to confront one of the cannabis industry’s ugliest...

  5. Fired for Legal Medical Cannabis: Dr. Neil Manimala Responds: Jump Into the Rotation

    Can Hillsborough County employees lose their jobs despite being lawful medical cannabis patients? Dr. Neil Manimala joins The Rotation to discuss cannabis employment policies, patient protections and what county government can do differently. Dr. Manimala is a Hillsborough County physician and...

  6. Jake Hoffman Jumps in the Rotation

    CEO of Invasion Digital Media and Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Young Republicans Born in Palm Beach County Florida, Jake Hoffman moved to Tampa, FL in 2009 to attend University of South Florida. He gained two bachelors degrees in Political Science and another in Communication and then...

  7. Angie Nixon, Candidate for US Senate, Jumps in the Rotation

    Candidate for United States Senate Angie Nixon is a Democratic State Representative, union organizer, mother, and lifelong Jacksonville native whose fight for Florida's families has always been personal. She watched her mother work two jobs to keep food on the table, was bused across town because...

  8. Michele Rayner for FL Senate (D-16) Jumps in the Rotation

    Candidate for Fl Senate (D-16) Civil rights and social justice attorney Michele Rayner made history in 2020 when she was elected as the first openly queer Black member of the Florida legislature and immediately established herself as one of the strongest advocates for underserved communities. In...

  9. Robin Lockett for FL House (D-63) and Elijah Manley for US Congress (FL-20) Jump in the Rotation

    Robin Lockett - Candidate for Florida House District 63 **Elijah Manley - Candidate for U.S. Congress (FL-20)** Robin Lockett is a lifelong advocate for education, civic engagement, and community empowerment who believes knowledge is the foundation of meaningful change. Throughout her career, she...

  10. Nic Zateslo, Candidate for US Congress (FL-2), Jumps into the Rotation

    Candidate for US Congress (FL-2) Florida's 2nd Congressional District is on the map this year with the retirement of Republican Congressman Neal Dunn, who recently made headlines due to Trump’s comments on his declining health. Nic has established himself as the Democratic front-runner in this...

  11. H_ Alexander Duncan Jumps in the Rotation

    Candidate for Fl Senate District 10 H. Alexander Duncan is a lifelong public servant, community advocate, and Seminole County native dedicated to protecting constitutional rights, strengthening local communities, and ensuring government works for the people—not special interests. His commitment…

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  12. John Rodriguez Jumps in The Rotation

    Candidate for Fl House District 64 John Rodriguez, has been raised, educated, and worked in Tampa for over 50 years. A graduate of the University of Florida and a U.S. Army Veteran, John is a member of the American Legion Post 248 in West Tampa. He has served as chief of staff to multiple state...

  13. NORML_s Legal Team Jumps into the Rotation

    Let's talk weed and guns!!!!! Nikki Fried, Florida’s 12th Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is a lifelong Floridian, attorney and passionate activist. Born and raised in Miami, Commissioner Fried graduated from the University of Florida, where she received her bachelor’s…

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  14. Robert People for FL-15 Jumps in the Rotation

    Robert Peoples is a retired U.S. Army veteran with 21 years of service. During his military career, he deployed three times to Iraq and Afghanistan and retired in 2018 with the rank of Sergeant First Class. He is a devoted husband and father of two young adult children. Originally from Baltimore,...

  15. Tony Claude Jumps in the Rotation

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  16. Luis Salazar Jumps into the Rotation

    Luis Salazar is a veteran, former Rotary Youth Exchange student to Australia, community advocate, and candidate for Florida House District 64. A first-generation American, Luis has dedicated his life to public service through military service, grassroots organizing, and community leadership. He…

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  17. Ronnie Murchinson-Rivera Jumprs in the Rotation

    Ronnie Murchinson-Rivera is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Florida’s 6th District, a community advocate, and public servant with more than 20 years of service experience beginning as a volunteer in EMS at just 13 years old in New York City. Raised in Brooklyn and now living in…

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  18. Dr. Peter Grinspoon Jumps in the Rotation

    Harvard Medical School and Author of Aging well With Cannabis Dr. Peter Grinspoon is a primary care physician at Harvard Medical School, a longtime medical cannabis advocate, and the author of Seeing Through the Smoke. He writes and speaks frequently about cannabis legalization, medical use…

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  19. Morgan Fox Jumps into the Rotation

    NORML political Director Talks Trump Administration Rescheduling Morgan Fox is the Political Director at NORML, focusing on congressional lobbying and changing federal cannabis laws. As a professional cannabis policy reform advocate since 2008, Morgan has been directly involved in dozens of...

  20. Randy Rembert Jumps into the Rotation

    Randy Rembert of Rembert Family Farms leads the first Black hemp farm to plant and harvest in the state of Florida since legalization. In the 1920-40's, most wealthy Black families gained their wealth through farming, in particular, hemp. this is their 5th year of being a Florida farm based in...

  21. Ben Braver Jumps in The Rotation

    The Rotation with Suncoast NORML This Sunday on The Rotation, we welcome Tampa science teacher, community organizer, and State House District 65 candidate Ben Braver to the show. Join Suncoast NORML as we discuss Ben’s campaign priorities, including properly funding Florida schools, holding...

  22. Jose Engell jumps in The Rotation

    Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and now a Tampa resident of 10 years, Joe represents a new generation of political leadership. As a Gen Z candidate, former small business owner, and current business administration student, he brings a fresh perspective on the challenges facing young Americans,...

  23. Rep. Fentrice Driskell Jumps in The Rotation

    Leader of the Florida house democratic caucus and founder of how we all win! This Sunday, March 15th at 11am, The Rotation by Suncoast NORML welcomes a special guest we’ve been trying to get on the show for a while — and we’re excited to finally make it happen. Florida House Democratic Leader...

  24. Maria Scruggs Jumps in The Rotation

    The Rotation Podcast – Live with Mayoral Candidate Maria L. Scruggs Sunday, March 8th at 11 AM This Sunday on The Rotation Podcast, the crew at Suncoast NORML welcomes a special guest stepping into the studio — Maria L. Scruggs, candidate for Mayor of St. Petersburg. Born and raised in St. Pete,...

  25. Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith Jumps in The Rotation

    The Rotation Podcast – Live This Sunday at 11AM Special Guest: Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith This Sunday, The Rotation gets political… Florida-style. Join Suncoast NORML live on Sunday, March 1st at 11AM as we welcome special guest Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith for a real, unfiltered…

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  26. Brian Nathan Jumps in The Rotation

    The Rotation Podcast – Featuring Brian Nathan Hosted by Suncoast NORML We’re sitting down with Brian Nathan, Navy veteran, union leader, electrician, and candidate for Florida State Senate District 14. From serving his country in the U.S. Navy to leading workers as a foreman with the…

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  27. Brandt Robinson Jumps in The Rotation

    Brandt Robinson is a community organizer, educator, and unapologetic advocate for justice who believes politics should be about people, not power. Rooted in grassroots activism, Brandt has spent years standing up to extremism, defending public education, and fighting for civil rights when they’re...

  28. Clifton Nicholas Jumps in The Rotation

    Clifton Arihwakehte Nicholas is à Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) filmmaker and activist. He opened the first indigenous and independent recreational cannabis dispensary in Quebec called Smoke Signals 6 months prior to Canadian legalization of cannabis. Currently he owns and operates a small cannabis...

  29. Javier Hasse Jumps into the Rotation

    Javier Hasse is a seasoned reporter and author with over a decade of experience focusing on cannabis, hemp, CBD and psychedelics. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of High Times Magazine and CEO of the Spanish-language news site El Planteo, which he co-founded. He is also Co-Founder of...

  30. Fentrice Driskell, FL House Democratic Caucus Leader Jumps in The Rotation

    Rep. Fentrice Driskell was elected to the Florida House in November 2018. Leader Driskell proudly represents Florida’s 67th House District in the Florida House of Representatives. The district includes parts of Hillsborough County, including the Branchton, Thonotosassa, and Mango areas, up to the...

  31. Angie Roullier Jumps into the Rotation

    Author of Budtender’s Blueprint.... Angie Roullier stands out by combining over 15 years of personal experience with cannabis for her medical condition (Charcot-Marie-Tooth) and extensive industry work, offering practical, science-backed education through books and advocacy that breaks down...

  32. Christopher Irizarry for Congress Jumps into the Rotation

    Chris Irizarry is a U.S. Army veteran and retired CIA officer who has dedicated 24 years of his life to serving our country and defending freedoms domestically and abroad. Born and raised in South Florida, Chris graduated from Florida Atlantic University and would go on to enlist in the Army the...

  33. Dr Joseph Rosado Jumps into the Rotation

    Over the last several months, national and local media outlets have published increasingly dramatic stories warning of an alleged rise in “scromiting”—a slang term combining “screaming” and “vomiting”—and linking it directly to Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). These stories have fueled public...

  34. Nikki Fried Jumps into the Rotation to talk Hemp and Florida Legalization

    In this special episode of The Rotation by Suncoast NORML, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried jumps into the conversation to break down the chaos unfolding around the federal hemp ban. Fried — long known as one of Florida’s most vocal cannabis and hemp advocates — offers her unfiltered…

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  35. What is Next for Cannabis Legalization Jumps into the Rotation

    Adam Smith is the Executive Director of the Marijuana Policy Project. Smith's extensive career in drug policy reform includes significant contributions to the movement. In 1996, as Associate Director of StopTheDrugWar.org, Adam launched The Week Online, the nation’s first publication providing...

  36. WTF is up with Hemp Jumps into the Rotation

    Ann Druyan was born on June 13, 1949 in Queens, New York, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Contact (1997), Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014) and Cosmos: Possible Worlds (2020). She was previously married to Carl Sagan. Jump into the Rotation with us as we discuss her husbands…

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  37. Ann Druyan Jumps in the Rotation

    Ann Druyan was born on June 13, 1949 in Queens, New York, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Contact (1997), Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014) and Cosmos: Possible Worlds (2020). She was previously married to Carl Sagan. Jump into the Rotation with us as we discuss her husbands…

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  38. Jump into the Rotation for a Florida MMJ Licensing Update

    Dara Kam & Randy Rembert Jump in The Rotation Dara Kam has spent nearly three decades reporting on Florida government, politics and courts. Dara's body of work includes coverage of presidential, gubernatorial, U.S. Senate, congressional, state, Cabinet and legislative races. Dara is one of the...

  39. Tiffany Hilton, ESQ. Jumps in the Rotation

    Tiffany Hilton is the former Vice President of the ACLU of Florida and a criminal defense attorney in Tampa, Florida. She graduated from Stetson University College of Law in May of 2022 Magna Cum Laude. While in law school, Tiffany represented an incarcerated transgender woman pro bono in the...

  40. Dr. Lihi Bar-Lev Schleider Jumps in the Rotation

    Dr. Lihi Bar-Lev Schleider is a clinical researcher and medical director with 18 years of experience in randomized placebo-controlled trials and real-world evidence studies in medical cannabis. She earned her PhD in Epidemiology at Ben-Gurion University under the mentorship of Prof. Raphael...

  41. 10 Years on the Air Jumps into the Rotation

    Weve been doing this for 10 years now... where does the time go? Join us on 10/4@ Battle Buds for our Puff and Paint We have the folks from Battle Buds joining us on this show to talk about the movement and to talk about the Puff and Paint.

  42. Nick Garulay & Dr. Barry Gordon Jump in The Rotation

    Nick Garulay is the founder and CEO of My Florida Green. He believes his company is not so much a business as it is an expression of one of his great passions in life. Working in the medical software field for some time and having been dismayed time and again by the difficulties that physicians…

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  43. Kushy Pies Jumps into the Rotation

    Kushy Pies, believes that when life gets tough, "Mommy needs a cookie" should be just as socially acceptable as "Mommy needs a glass of wine." Their handcrafted, good-vibe infused desserts are the perfect way to unwind and indulge without judgment. From their buttery pies to gooey cookies, each...

  44. Smokey Jones Jumps in the Rotation

    Smokey Jones Smoke Shop has made its name in Tampa Bay not just through its products, but by fostering community and culture. Their marketing game is anything but conventional: they routinely host high-profile rapper meet-and-greets that energize the local scene. For example, on February 20…

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  45. Curtis Davis Jumps into the Rotation

    Curtis Davis is a community activist, advocate, and proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. He works in conjunction with the Adopt-a-Road program as part of Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful in Hillsborough County, FL. Bringing together community members several times a year to ensure it is clean...

  46. Jamie Lowell from Michigan NORML Jumps in The Rotation

    Jamie Lowell is a long time cannabis activist, advocate, and businessperson. He helped to start the Michigan’s first cannabis dispensary working transparently with local government. Jamie helped to found the state’s first cannabis industry association, and, while serving on the board of…

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  47. Pete Sessa Jumps in the Rotation

    Founder of Cannadelic cohosts the next episode!!! Born on 4/20, Pete Sessa is a leading voice in cannabis and psychedelic culture, known for building platforms that center truth, transparency, and community over ego. Sessa’s journey with plant medicine started as self-medication in high school as…

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  48. Suncoast NORML Jumps into the Rotation

    Hey! There is more to Suncoast NORML than the regular crew! Lets take some time to get to know the SUNCOAST NORML Board of Directors. LEGALIZE IT!

  49. Congresswoman Dina Titus Jumps into the Rotation

    Co Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus joins us to discuss legalization!

  50. Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith Jumps in the Rotation

    Fl Senator Debriefs Legislative Session. Carlos Guillermo Smith is an American lobbyist and politician who has been a member of the Florida Senate from the 17th district since 2024, covering much of Orange County east of I-4. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Florida House of...

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