# marijuana — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover marijuana. Page: Feed: --- ## Hybrid Dispensaries, Schedule III Rescheduling, and the Fight Over THC Hemp Drinks (Week Ending Aug 16, 2026) _2026-08-16 · Cannabis Legalization News Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Hosts Tom and a co-host discuss cannabis legalization news for the week ending August 16, 2026, focusing on how legalization may unfold over the next 18–60 months and why “hybrid” dispensaries (serving medical and adult-use) could shape tax and regulatory outcomes, including arguments around IRC 280E. They review Illinois’ SB322 process and IDPFR forms to convert to hybrid status,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/259869/episodes/19655357-hybrid-dispensaries-schedule-iii-rescheduling-and-the-fight-over-thc-hemp-drinks-week-ending-aug-16-2026.mp3) ## Senate Votes 61–32 to Keep Hemp Delay in Funding Bill _2026-08-10 · Cannabis Legalization News Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail The Senate voted 61–32 at 2:36 a.m. to preserve a proposed 29-day hemp delay in its pending federal funding bill. That delay is not law: November 12 remains operative unless the House concurs and the President signs. If enacted, the Senate text would move the date for most hemp products to December 11. Converted and synthetic cannabinoids would remain on the November 12 track.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/259869/episodes/19622840-senate-votes-61-32-to-keep-hemp-delay-in-funding-bill.mp3) ## [Baseball Legend Darryl Strawberry on His Fall, Recovery, and Ministry of Hope](https://www.theaddictionpodcast.com) _2026-08-06 · The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return_ Darryl Strawberry is known worldwide as one of baseball’s greatest sluggers, a four‑time World Series champion and eight‑time All‑Star. But behind the fame, he struggled with addiction beginning at age 14, when he first smoked marijuana and drank alcohol. As he explains, “most of the time it’s because of the deep pain that’s going on on the inside” — and substances became his escape. His career… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/02944c9b-1b0e-441a-b4ff-9c69b520023f.mp3) ## [A Mother’s Crusade: Losing Her Son to High-Potency Cannabis with Heather Bacchus](https://www.theaddictionpodcast.com) _2026-07-30 · The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return_ Heather Bacchus is a Minnesota mother, author, and advocate whose life changed forever when her son Randy died by suicide at 21 after cannabis‑induced psychosis. Randy began using marijuana at 15, believing it was safe and creative. By 17 he was diagnosed with cannabis use disorder, and despite therapy and treatment, his condition worsened. At 21, he experienced psychosis and paranoia, leaving… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8bd51713-05b8-402b-bb1f-acf1d5687d09.mp3) ## NEW HEMP RESCUE BILL JUST DROPPED — Can It Stop the November 12 Ban? 😳 _2026-07-27 · Cannabis Legalization News Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Cannabis Legalization News: Hemp Crackdowns, Schedule III Rescheduling, and New Insurance Protections The hosts of a cannabis policy, law, and business podcast discuss a week of mostly positive legalization news while warning that a refiled “Hemp Rescue” bill could effectively gut hemp by restricting it to non-intoxicating products, with Congress unlikely to pass anything… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/259869/episodes/19552981-new-hemp-rescue-bill-just-dropped-can-it-stop-the-november-12-ban.mp3) ## [Nearly Died in Cabo – John Luedke’s Brutal Addiction to 100lb Weight Loss & Sobriety](https://www.theaddictionpodcast.com) _2026-07-23 · The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return_ In this powerful episode of The Addiction Podcast — Point of No Return , Joanie Sigal sits down with John Luedke , author of Big Dump , commodities trader, and sobriety advocate. John’s story is one of raw honesty, near‑death experiences, and remarkable transformation. From early substance use in high school — marijuana quickly escalating to alcohol, cocaine, Xanax, and opiates — John’s addiction… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2627f6aa-c22f-4f02-a57c-d7aaf3a861b9.mp3) ## DEA Rescheduling Hearing Wraps, 280E Refund Fight, and Cannabis Legalization News Roundup _2026-07-19 · Cannabis Legalization News Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail The hosts introduce a weekly cannabis law and policy podcast, promote membership and an emailed news report via QR code, and discuss building AI software to run their dispensary using an MCP server connected to Dutchie’s API. The main story is that the DEA’s administrative rescheduling hearing has wrapped without an interlocutory appeal, with 50-page post-hearing briefs due August… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/259869/episodes/19516374-dea-rescheduling-hearing-wraps-280e-refund-fight-and-cannabis-legalization-news-roundup.mp3) ## [From Self-Loathing & Binge Drinking to Self-Love: Arlina Allen’s 32-Year Sobriety Journey](https://www.theaddictionpodcast.com) _2026-07-16 · The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return_ Arlina Allen is a Certified Life & Sobriety Coach (IAPRC), bestselling author, and podcast host specializing in addiction recovery, particularly helping high-achieving professionals quit drinking and build fulfilling lives. Arlina Allen shares her powerful journey from childhood trauma and addiction to over 30 years of sobriety. In this honest conversation, she discusses sexual abuse, her parents’… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c82b536e-7252-45a2-8fb3-9bf5ffb7ec8f.mp3) ## The Cannabis Battle Intensifying on Every Front | Virginia, DEA & Massachusetts _2026-07-13 · Cannabis Legalization News Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail The cannabis legalization battle is accelerating on multiple fronts—and every apparent victory is triggering another legal, political, or regulatory fight. Virginia is finally moving from legal adult possession to a regulated retail cannabis market. Meanwhile, the DEA’s Schedule III hearing is approaching its conclusion, cannabis operators are fighting the IRS over Section 280E… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/259869/episodes/19488259-the-cannabis-battle-intensifying-on-every-front-virginia-dea-massachusetts.mp3) ## [ONDCP shields Big Pharma from competition](https://www.drugwarrant.com/2026/07/ondcp-shields-big-pharma-from-competition/) _2026-07-11 · Servetus · Drug WarRant_ The U.S. pharmaceutical industry is enormous. A recent analysis placed its 2025 market value at roughly $520 billion, making it the world’s largest national drug market. Government protection of the industry is achieved in part through enforcement of Schedule I Continue reading ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/h12PL5yjpCS4) _2026-07-11 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## [Addicted at 12, Hunted, Homeless — Austin Rampt’s Recovery Story](https://www.theaddictionpodcast.com) _2026-07-09 · The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return_ Austin Rampt shares his raw, intense journey through meth addiction, cartel danger, homelessness, relapse, and the long road back to faith, family, and recovery. His story is one of survival, redemption, and the power of choosing a different path. One Last Hit Podcast - available on podcast platforms https://www.amazon.com/One-Last-Hit-Austin-Rampt/dp/1968485007/ [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/dabf8609-5492-4489-9748-52599de35ecc.mp3) ## Pharmaceutical Companies Fighting Marijuana Rescheduling? Here's Why _2026-07-06 · Cannabis Legalization News Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail DOJ just filed a brief telling the D.C. Circuit to deny the anti-rescheduling stay motion — and the argument is brutal: the drug-testing lobby and cannabinoid pharma challengers are not protecting public health, they are protecting “pocketbook interests.” This week on Cannabis Legalization News, Tom and Miggy break down the DOJ’s new marijuana rescheduling brief, the live DEA… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/259869/episodes/19449734-pharmaceutical-companies-fighting-marijuana-rescheduling-here-s-why.mp3) ## [When Your Child Is Using: Kim Porter on the Fear, the Chaos, and How to Save Them](https://www.theaddictionpodcast.com) _2026-06-29 · The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return_ Kim Porter opens up about the emotional toll addiction takes on families, the warning signs parents often miss, and the conversations that can save a loved one’s life. A compassionate, powerful look at family recovery. Kim Porter, CFRS, is the Co‑Founder and Executive Director of Be a Part of the Conversation , a Pennsylvania‑based nonprofit she launched in 2011 to help families and communities… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2d8c3bc2-c4d6-4256-9029-b79f48d41d64.mp3) ## DEA Stacks Hearing Against Cannabis Industry—Here's What Happens Next _2026-06-29 · Cannabis Legalization News Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Tomorrow morning, the DEA opens one of the biggest cannabis hearings in federal history — and somehow the witness table is packed with prohibitionists while the cannabis industry gets zero seats. This week on Cannabis Legalization News, we break down the June 29 DEA marijuana rescheduling hearing, the one-sided panel, the lack of livestream access, and why the administrative… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/259869/episodes/19415848-dea-stacks-hearing-against-cannabis-industry-here-s-what-happens-next.mp3) ## [The Moment I Faced My Crack Addiction — And Decided to Live](https://www.theaddictionpodcast.com) _2026-06-22 · The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return_ Join us as Tara Peterson shares her powerful journey from addiction to sobriety, highlighting the importance of understanding underlying causes, developing resilience, and embracing faith in recovery. Main Topics Covered: Tara’s personal story of substance abuse, starting at age 17 with cocaine and crack addiction How addiction initially serves as a solution to underlying mental health issues The… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1aeb3283-9755-4f11-a030-13162630c437.mp3) ## Supreme Court Gun Rights, DEA Rescheduling Hearing, and Dispensary Updates _2026-06-21 · Cannabis Legalization News Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail On a Father’s Day episode of Cannabis Legalization News, the hosts discuss running their dispensary ahead of an upcoming grand opening, including signage delays, compliance burdens, medical tax differences, pricing pressures, curbside ordering with cashless payment, and a “round up” donation program supporting Freedom Grow. They lead with a unanimous Supreme Court decision… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/259869/episodes/19376916-supreme-court-gun-rights-dea-rescheduling-hearing-and-dispensary-updates.mp3) ## Drug Testing Lobby Sues Over Schedule III as Illinois Signs Major Cannabis Law Changes _2026-06-15 · Cannabis Legalization News Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail On the June 14 (Flag Day) episode of Cannabis Legalization News , the hosts preview a lead story about the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association suing to pause federal cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III, arguing economic harm as federal marijuana trafficking prosecutions have dropped about 95%. They discuss Illinois’ newly signed SB 3222, described as the biggest… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/259869/episodes/19345854-drug-testing-lobby-sues-over-schedule-iii-as-illinois-signs-major-cannabis-law-changes.mp3) ## [Dictators and corruption in drug war politics](https://www.drugwarrant.com/2026/06/dictators-and-corruption-in-drug-war-politics/) _2026-06-13 · Servetus · Drug WarRant_ Approximately $1 billion in annual U.S. foreign aid is provided for domestic drug enforcement operations in foreign countries. The money is allocated through multiple U.S. federal agencies. An exact number for the total funding is obtained only by adding up Continue reading ## Trump to Congress: SAVE THE CBD🚨 Illinois Doubles Possession _2026-06-07 · Cannabis Legalization News Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Trump Signals Support for Full-Spectrum CBD as Dispensary Operators Share Compliance, Illinois Law Changes, and Market Updates Hosts of Cannabis Legalization News announce a new operator-focused segment and newsletter, discuss a White House push to keep hemp CBD legal via a narrow mention of “full-spectrum CBD,” and debate how rescheduling could affect hemp and finished… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/259869/episodes/19308972-trump-to-congress-save-the-cbd-illinois-doubles-possession.mp3) ## [The Real Jerry Maguire — Leigh Steinberg on Alcoholism, Collapse & The Comeback](https://www.theaddictionpodcast.com) _2026-05-29 · The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return_ Leigh Steinberg — the legendary sports agent who inspired Jerry Maguire — opens up about his battle with alcoholism, the collapse of his agency, and the lessons behind his new book The Comeback . A raw, honest look at rebuilding a life, a career, and a purpose. [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/24277951-daf0-4787-9bb9-f05dd7e4ad49.mp3) ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2U3m2SDCFLyf) _2026-05-29 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [Whitney Yeager - The Dangers of High-Potency Marijuana](https://www.theaddictionpodcast.com) _2026-05-15 · The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return_ Whitney Yeager shares the tragic story of her son's marijuana-induced psychosis and the impact it had on his life. She emphasizes the dangers of high-potency marijuana and the need for education and awareness. Whitney also discusses the importance of recognizing the signs of marijuana use and seeking help. Takeaways High-potency marijuana poses significant risks to the developing brain, leading to… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3106c249-465c-4a58-9ea3-85c47806587a.mp3) ## [AI explains how drug wars are lost](https://www.drugwarrant.com/2026/05/ai-explains-how-drug-wars-are-lost/) _2026-05-08 · Servetus · Drug WarRant_ Artificial Intelligence appears at first glance to be an obvious choice for sourcing new strategies to win the war on drugs. AI might have worked in this regard if only drug wars possessed some kind of logical or realistic narrative. Continue reading ## [Dr. Phillip Drum - Why Medical Marijuana should Stay Level 1 Controlled Substance](https://www.theaddictionpodcast.com) _2026-04-10 · The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return_ The conversation with Dr. Drum covers the adverse effects of marijuana use, the classification of controlled substances, the impact of marijuana legalization on banking, and the association between marijuana use and mass murders. Dr. Drum emphasizes the lack of medical evidence for marijuana and the need for testing for THC in law enforcement and coroner reports. Takeaways Adverse effects of… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/63e8feb0-c2ff-4859-8da7-2e951e133c00.mp3) ## [Calculating the odds of winning a drug war](https://www.drugwarrant.com/2026/03/calculating-the-odds-of-winning-a-drug-war/) _2026-03-26 · Servetus · Drug WarRant_ If winning the drug war means removing all access to illegal drugs then the odds of victory are close to zero. Supply‑side enforcement in the U.S. is unreliable. It fails to reduce drug availability or overall rates of addiction. Drugs Continue reading ## [Chemophobia and taboo in drug prohibition](https://www.drugwarrant.com/2026/02/chemophobia-and-taboo-in-drug-prohibition/) _2026-02-21 · Servetus · Drug WarRant_ Chemophobia is an irrational fear of chemicals and chemistry. Many examples exist. Some individuals believe certain synthetic chemicals are toxins whereas “natural” or derived substances are safe, even though the two substances are identical in every other respect. Similar reactions Continue reading ## [Inside the new terrorism of drug prohibition](https://www.drugwarrant.com/2026/02/inside-the-new-terrorism-of-drug-prohibition/) _2026-02-04 · Servetus · Drug WarRant_ On February 25, 2025, the U.S. State Department under the direction of Marco Rubio accused several major drug cartels of being terrorist organizations. The accused include the Cártel de Sinaloa, Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), Cártel del Noreste, the Gulf Continue reading ## [REGULATED’s 2026 Preview + Predictions](https://www.regulatedpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/2026preview) _2026-01-29 · Tony Glover · REGULATED_ In the latest episode of the REGULATED podcast, former regulators Tony Glover and Christian Bax dive into their top regulated industry predictions for the year ahead. The discussion spans from traditional vice industries to emerging legal battlegrounds like predictive markets and college sports. You also won’t want to miss their discussion of the black market lobster trade. There’s only one… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/5ec59f15eb4be3022dbead4b/t/697bde08b14b0c079275859d/1769725517589/2026+Preview+%2B+Predictions+%28REGULATED%29.mp3) ## [Should Venezuela legalize marijuana?](https://www.drugwarrant.com/2026/01/should-venezuela-legalize-marijuana/) _2026-01-15 · Servetus · Drug WarRant_ Regional political changes are a window of opportunity to fully legalize marijuana in Venezuela and other countries south of the U.S. border. Done properly it could lead to ending marijuana smuggling in the Western Hemisphere. Marijuana in Venezuela is currently Continue reading ## [It isn’t about the drugs.](https://www.drugwarrant.com/2025/12/it-isnt-about-the-drugs/) _2025-12-08 · Pete · Drug WarRant_ Every time you hear anyone (including news networks) defending the bombing of boats, saying that this is about terrorist drug cartels and we need this war to prevent Americans from being killed by drugs, you are being bamboozled. If you Continue reading ## [Marijuana prohibition and the origins of totalitarianism](https://www.drugwarrant.com/2025/11/marijuana-prohibition-and-the-origins-of-totalitarianism/) _2025-11-30 · Servetus · Drug WarRant_ In totalitarian societies, marijuana use is a crime of the mind. Its consumption is distinguished from crimes of violence and other types of offenses in that its use symbolizes a flagrant dissent that challenges the authoritarian ideologies prohibiting it. Marijuana Continue reading ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xnIRQr9jjijh) _2025-11-30 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [UW55: friendly birthday greetz for “double nickels on the dime” – Choogle On #127](https://daveostory.com/audio-pods-songs/choogle-on-uncleweed/uw55-friendly-birthday-greetz-for-double-nickels-on-the-dime-choogle-on-127/) _2025-11-13 · gravellybeach@gmail.com (Dave uncleweed Olson) · Choogle On with Uncle Weed_ A 55th-birthday audio diary from Kurohime, Nagano — ukulele in hand, heart on sleeve. Reflections on breakages and rebuilds, gratitude for friends who’ve stuck around, and apologies where due. Dreams of parallel lives, flashes of déjà vu, and notes of creative persistence through the years. Originally released as a photo-filled slideshow from the past year [Listen](https://daveostory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/choogle-uw55-greetzband-20251025-15.36.mp3) ## [MKUltra resurfaces as a new HBO series](https://www.drugwarrant.com/2025/11/mkultra-resurfaces-as-a-new-hbo-series/) _2025-11-09 · Servetus · Drug WarRant_ CIA mind control experiments that exposed willing and more often unwilling people to mind-altering chemicals are the focus of an HBO series now in early production by David Chase. Chase is best known as the creator of the Emmy-winning mob Continue reading ## [Hermit Wizard’s 50+ years in Japan – Choogle On #126](https://daveostory.com/audio-pods-songs/choogle-on-uncleweed/hermit-wizard-50-years-in-japan/) _2025-10-25 · gravellybeach@gmail.com (Dave uncleweed Olson) · Choogle On with Uncle Weed_ Chauffeuring admirals to revitalizing mountain villages with drum circles, counter-culture festivals with hemp history and poetic vibes — hitchhiking and \[…\] [Listen](https://daveostory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/choogleon-126-hermit-wizard-steve-japan-life.mp3) ## [Galaxy Gas: A Special Report](https://www.regulatedpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/galaxygas) _2024-10-09 · Tony Glover · REGULATED_ Galaxy Gas. Whippets. Laughing Gas. Hippy crack. Nitrous. Nos. Nitro. Nangs. Nossies. Balloons. No matter what you call it, nitrous oxide is definitely having a moment on TikTok and other social media sites. As a new generation discovers this “new” drug and officials grapple with how to address it, former regulators Christian Bax and Tony Glover discuss the controversial substance’s past, present,… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/5ec59f15eb4be3022dbead4b/t/6705c14a08f68d560771bba2/1769725097643/GALAXY+GAS.mp3)