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COMING UP – THIS SATURDAY June 19th, 2021
SEASON 3 • EPISODE 12
Consumer Evolution in the Cannabis Market
John Kagia works at New Frontier Data as the Chief Knowledge Officer. They have a new consumer survey that tells us about trends and attitudes in the US. This was to find how the consumer evolved over the past few years. They began with focus on the cannabis consumer based on their findings in 2018. Research went on to find why they are consuming and how legalization and the opening of legal markets changed their relationship with cannabis. This new research delved more deeply into the study of consumer practices and these updates were released last month in their ‘2021 US Cannabis Consumer Evolution Report.’ Listen in for their finding and what this information can mean to you.
Cannabis for Seniors
Dr. Beverly A. Potter is a psychologist specializing in career and workplace issues, like overcoming job burnout, self management and self-leadership, mediating disputes, giving directives as examples. ‘Doc Potter’ blends humanistic psychology and Eastern philosophies with principles of behavior psychology. The objective is to create a strategy for handling many challenges encountered in today’s workplace. Her book: Cannabis for Seniors is for seniors curious about cannabis and how they might use it to better their lives. It reviews research regarding the health effects of cannabis and the effectiveness of various strains for managing specific health conditions and improving quality of life. This work debunks myths and discusses concerns that seniors may have about cannabis use. ‘Doc Potter’ describes methods of using cannabis, explaining how smoking, eating, and topicals uses.
A must listen for all current and one-day seniors.
W420 Lifestyle Radio Correspondent Rich Walcoff
in the field Special Report:
Legalization Pioneer and Martyr Eddy Lepp
Eddy Lepp is on the ‘Mount Rushmore’ of legalization pioneers. If you are one of the many who enjoy recreational marijuana in 17 US states and medical marijuana in 37 American state, you owe a huge debt of gratitude to an iconic figure in the movement, Eddy Lepp. Despite having a body that is now riddled with cancer, Mr. Lepp joined correspondent Rich Walcoff in what may be his last interview. He tells the inevitable journey he went through that began with helping someone in need by providing them with medicinal marijuana. This led to a vast grow in response to the need and demand of those around him. This also led to his arrest and incarceration with a 10-year sentence. Although he was offered no jail time in return for turning in his buddies, Eddy Lepp chose instead to serve almost 9 years of his sentence. Nonetheless, conviction by the state could not match the convictions of a true pioneer who helped pave the way for the legalization we see today. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) called him a ‘marijuana martyr’. Numerous law enforcement figures, including those on the prosecution side, lament the treatment that Mr. Lepp received. In the end, his dedication and determination was one of the keys that turned the very long battle for legalization in a new direction, and one we can all appreciate today. Thank you for your service Eddy Lepp.
Equality in Cannabis Reform
Debra Furr-Holden, PhD is a professor at Michigan State University, a C.S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health, Associate Dean for Public Health Integration, and, Director of the Flint Center for Health Equity Solutions. She is also an epidemiologist and classically trained public health professional with expertise in health disparities and health equity, drug and alcohol dependence epidemiology, psychiatric epidemiology, and prevention science. In with the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic, her work led to government task force appointments to address public health needs including the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities, the Greater Flint Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Inequity and New York City African American COVID-19 Task Force. Today, Dr. Furr-Holden talks to us about equality where it is needed now, in cannabis reform. This rapidly changing and expanding industry is providing more than just recreational interests, it is enabling treatment with medical marijuana when and where it is needed in parts of the nation. These are advantages that need to reach everyone.
Legalization Pioneer Eddy Lepp