In this episode of The Cannabis Corner, the show kicks off with Lukas hearing from Dig about how Southern Oregon may have dodged a drought this summer because of all the Northwest rain this year. In the news segment the duo covers 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. For this episode's 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 looks at who is busted at the border for cannabis the most.

"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."

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

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Sen Yasmin Trudeau WA 27th LD on climate change, climate justice, what we can do, and a look ahead to the 2023 Legislative session

Joe Bomar sits down again with John Buffelen Haley, this time for a discussion of some stories from his family's connections to local aviation history.

Joe Bomar interviews Tacoma Historical Society board president and former Tacoma mayor Bill Baarsma about his time in office.

Joe Bomar visited the Museum of Glass and spoke with MoG curator Katie Buckingham about the origins of the museum and its role in the revitalization of downtown Tacoma.

Joe Bomar interviews Margaret Bullock, Chief Curator of Tacoma Art Museum, about the history of TAM.

Joe Bomar interviews Paul Miller about the origins of Tacoma's own "America's Car Museum."

Video recording of Lea Armstrong, a Korean American leader and the founder of Lea Armstrong Social and Community Organization, from the 2014 WILLO Storytelling Festival.

Video recording of Pat Lantz, Representative, 26th District, Retired, from the 2015 WILLO Storytelling Festival.

Video recording of Therese Pasquier, Regional Director, Paladina (DaVita) Health, from the 2015 WILLO Storytelling Festival.

Video recording of Carla Santorno, Superintendent, Tacoma Public Schools, from the 2015 WILLO Storytelling Festival.

Video recording of Pamela Transue, President Emeritus, Tacoma Community College, from the 2015 WILLO Storytelling Festival.

Video recording of Sonja Silver, Entrepreneur, Sonja Silver Designs, Sonja—Clothes to Live In, from the 2016 WILLO Storytelling Festival.