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In American political life, cannabis has recently gone from a somewhat taboo topic to a key issue at the center of many politicians’ platforms. In Congress, weed legalization is now regularly debated on both sides of the aisle, with Republicans and Democrats vying to become the party that finally reforms federal cannabis laws. But the topic of weed isn’t just important at the national or even state level, and has crept its way into local politics as well. No one knows that better than Martin Mitchell, who last year won a seat on the city council of Laurel, Md. by campaigning on a pro-pot platform. A longtime advocate for weed reform, Mitchell also serves as the president of the Prince George’s County Young Democrats and of the Young Democrats of Maryland.In Episode 3 of The Sesh, host Kevin Lance Murray sat down with Mitchell to ask why he’s putting cannabis front and center, and how weed turned into a mainstream topic – even in the most conservative political circles. Mitchell also weighed in on Maryland’s upcoming referendum on legalizing recreational cannabis, explaining why he thinks it will likely pass, and what that could mean for the state’s existing medical weed industry.This episode of The Sesh is brought to you by Takoma Wellness Center (https://outlawreport.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f280aef2761147e01e7645890&id=07b390c493&e=e8c63455c8), D.C.’s longest-running medical dispensary, and Dreamy DC (dreamydc.com), the District’s fast, convenient bud delivery service. Free and independent cannabis journalism like The Outlaw Report (https://outlawreport.com) is crucial to keep the DMV’s weed community informed. But right now, we need our readers and listeners to step up by becoming Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/outlawreport) supporters or taking advantage of the many advertising opportunities on our site. Learn more about how to make an impact at outlawreport.com/support. (https://outlawreport.com/support.)

It’s been nearly a decade since D.C. opened its first medical cannabis dispensary. Since then, the District’s medical cannabis industry has gone through numerous ups and downs: from drastic regulatory changes to the rise of a parallel weed “gifting” economy that is increasingly cutting into its bottom line. And that’s not to mention regular interference from Congress, which continues to block District officials from regulating pot as they see fit. As the founder of National Holistic Healing Center, one of the first medical dispensaries to open in the District, Dr. Chanda Macias knows what it takes to stay afloat in the often treacherous waters of the D.C. cannabis scene. The veteran entrepreneur, biomedical researcher and educator is considered a trailblazer in the field of cannabis and hemp, having launched a number of successful business ventures across several states. In Louisiana, she’s the CEO of Ilera Holistic Healthcare, one of only two companies authorized to process medical cannabis in the state.InEpisode 2, The Sesh host Kevin Lance Murray sat down with Macias to ask how she’s approached building a loyal customer base in the District while navigating the twists and turns of local regulation. He also got deeper into what’s driving her personal success in the weed world.This episode of The Sesh is sponsored by DreamyDC. Use code KEVIN420 to get 10% off your first purchase on dreamydc.com (http://dreamydc.com/)We really want to hear from you this season about what you’d like to see us report. You can reach out on Instagram @OutlawReport (https://www.instagram.com/outlawreport/), email info@outlawreport.com (mailto:info@outlawreport.com) or hit us up on our phone line, 240-232-5855 with a text or voicemail.If you’d like to support our journalism you can become an advertiser or a monthly supporter on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/outlawreport).

In episode one of The Sesh, a new podcast from The Outlaw Report, host Kevin Lance Murray sits down with Grindstone (https://grindstoneuniversal.com/), CEO of Adams Morgan gifting shop Peace In The Air (https://peaceintheair.com/). He's an active part of the local cannabis community, focused on ensuring equity in the shift toward recreational legalization.The conversation spans Grindstone's journey into the cannabis world, becoming a business owner, his work with the i71 Committee (https://thei71committee.org/), and how the pandemic affected the local cannabis market.This episode of The Sesh is sponsored by Capsterdam University (https://www.instagram.com/capsterdam/?hl=en). Learn how to grow weed with a free intro to grow classes every Saturday in Adams Morgan.We really want to hear from you this season about what you'd like to see us report. You can reach out on Instagram @OutlawReport (https://www.instagram.com/outlawreport/?hl=en), email info@outlawreport.com (mailto:info@outlawreport.com) or hit us up on our phone line, 240-232-5855 with a text or voicemail.If you'd like to support our journalism (https://outlawreport.com/support/) you can become an advertiser or a monthly supporter on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/outlawreport).

Be sure to subscribe to the new podcast from local cannabis news site The Outlaw Report (https://outlawreport.com/), where host Kevin Lance Murray will go deep into the wonky, wild, and wonderful world of weed in the DMV. In conversations with industry leaders, policy experts, and drug advocates, he'll unspool the region's news about cannabis culture, social equity, criminal justice reform and so much more. Episode 1 drops soon!We want to hear from you this season. To tell us what's on your mind, follow us on Instagram @outlawreport (https://www.instagram.com/outlawreport/), email us at info@outlawreport.com (mailto:info@outlawreport.com), and send a text or leave a voicemail at 240-232-5855.