Kristina Etter: The Canna Journalist Kristina Etter

Working in the cannabis industry is a fun, exciting, and rewarding job, but it comes with a down-side. From losing friends to being accused of killing people... I've heard it all. The stigma surrounding cannabis is alive and well, and this week I got a tough reminder.

Whew! Have you seen the receipts from Illinois' legal market? Those taxes though! In this episode of a Canna Journalist, I'm going to talk about taxes, the differences between medical and recreational cannabis, and that other dreaded T-word in cannabis - Tolerance. 

To kick off the new year, let's talk about what it means to be a reporter in the cannabis industry. With great power comes great responsibility - and in journalism and cannabis ethics matter. In the second half of this episode, I get the opportunity to try a rarely heard of cannabinoid, THC-O-Acetate - and I describe my experience. 

Don't miss the first episode of 2020! 

Misinformation about cannabis runs rampant despite the growing support for legalization. In this episode, I ask my husband to join me as we review some of the stigmas and false perceptions of cannabis use. We cover eight common arguments from naysayers we've dealt with personally: 


That’s just what we need: More lazy potheads sitting around playing video games.
Great… Just what kids need, more access to pot!
You'll get addicted!
Oh, yeah, I’m sure it’s a miracle drug. Pffft.
Marijuana causes relationship problems.
Users lie to cover up their marijuana use.
Marijuana causes financial difficulties or users may engage in theft to pay for their habit.
But we don’t know the long-term side effects!

Cannabis edibles are no joke. I've read dozens of horror stories, or tales of woe, about people who consume cannabis edibles without understanding exactly what they are getting themselves into. In this episode of A Canna Journalist - I tell some of those stories and teach you how to avoid adding your own story. Take it from me... with a little education - you'll have a fun, safe, and relaxing cannabis edible experience!

When I started my career in corporate technology so many years ago, I had no idea I would eventually end up as a journalist in the cannabis industry. Learn how it happened, where my career is today, and why you should join me here each week for another episode of my podcast, The Canna Journalist!