"The 50th episode of The Cannabis Corner gets started with Lukas and Dig catching up on what's going on with life and cannabis after the end of Season 5 break. In a sad and tragic story, the news segment begins with a look at a child's death in Virginia allegedly due to "Delta 8 THC toxicity," followed by a discussion about the second annual Leafly Cannabis Report, Florida's growing medical cannabis market and Mississippi's medical cannabis outlook. In this segment Henry Hagen of the Henry Hagen Band, interviews Hempfest Organizers, activist and supporters at a Hempfest fundraiser earlier in the year. He speaks with Vivian McPeak, Levi Lyon, Caitlin Ryan of the Cannabis Alliance, Kitty Junk, Bootleg Bill, King Youngblood, Stacy Block and James Laythrim about their thoughts on where Hempfest has been and where the world's largest protestable is going. Each show Lukas and Dig take some time to talk about the ongoing arrest of people for various cannabis crimes, despite cannabis being the 6th largest crop in the country. This week Lukas brings up the large busts, 200 lbs +, that are ongoing in states like Wyoming and Nebraska."

"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. 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. 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 "Can the Elite 2 make "clouds." IAB follows a case in Ohio and Pennsylvania where cannabis was found being shipped via rail from Mexico in New Ford Fusions."

"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.
This episode of The Cannabis Corner is brought to you by Quality West Cannabis"

It's been a while, so Episode 53 kicks 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 Cannabis Corner Episode 53

This episode of The Cannabis Corner is brought to you by Advocates for Medical Cannabis

"Lukas and Dig jump Episode 54 off by comparing their experiences getting their medical cannabis cards this year. 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 Ponzi scheme. Lastly, the show updates the audience on the DEA's stance on synthetic cannabinoids. 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. This It's a Bust travels south to cover four men arrested for carrying bails of cannabis across the U.S. Mexico border."

"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 newsroom 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.

It's a Bust:
This IAB could be the most disturbing case yet, taking a closer look at an under reported case out of Tennessee where a family was ripped apart after a small cannabis bust."

Washington State Supreme Court rules that climate protestors can use the "necessity defense" before juries

Father Richard Cebula talks family background, personal remembrances, social activities, education, work, etc. (Interview No. 16, Tape No. 1)

Oral history interview of John J. Thomas conducted by dindria barrow on January 21, 2023, as part of the Archiving North End Communities event located at the Wheelock library branch.

Oral history interview with Tacoma resident Wanda Thompson conducted by dindria barrow on June 3, 2023. In this interview, Wanda shares her life’s journey from being born in a small rural town in Florida to being crowned Miss Hilltop, from starting her own modeling agency to working for the Department of Corrections, from being an arts commissioner to being a recognized local leader in multiple fields. Education was the key to her many successes, and she credits her family in helping her discover the love of stories, listening to them, reading them, writing them, and teaching them to others. As her mom used to say, “Everybody has a story to tell.”

Could a 5000 year old technology be part of a low/no carbon future? Thor Kallestad is co-founder of a Puget Sound startup with that as its goal.

Robert Paine describes equipment used, trolley routes, cable cars in Tacoma. (Interview No. 14, Tape No. 1)

Bob Paine continues giving information on trolley lines in Tacoma and vicinity. (Interview No. 14, Tape No. 2)

Jimmy Dean story, "Indiana", "Dancing on the Ceiling"

Postal Service buys the wrong vehicles- and in addition to changing the climate, fossil fuel pollution kills 50,000 Americans a year.

Oral history interview of Edwin Valbert conducted by dindria barrow on April 8th, 2023, as part of the Archiving Northeast Communities event located at the Mottet library branch.