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01:20:46

Nikki Fried Jumps into the Rotation to talk Hemp and...

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2026/06/03

In this special episode of The Rotation by Suncoast NORML, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried jumps into the conversation to break down the chaos unfolding around the federal hemp ban. Fried — long known as one of Florida’s most vocal cannabis and hemp advocates — offers her unfiltered take on Congress slipping the ban into a last-minute spending bill, the impact it could have on farmers, small businesses, and consumers, and why the move represents yet another failure of federal cannabis

01:21:52

What is Next for Cannabis Legalization Jumps into the...

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2026/06/03

Adam Smith is the Executive Director of the Marijuana Policy Project. Smith's extensive career in drug policy reform includes significant contributions to the movement. In 1996, as Associate Director of StopTheDrugWar.org, Adam launched The Week Online, the nation’s first publication providing original coverage of domestic and international drug policy from a reform perspective. Two years later, Smith launched the Higher Education Act Reform Campaign, the first successful effort to roll back federal

01:35:07

WTF is up with Hemp Jumps into the Rotation

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2026/06/03

Ann Druyan was born on June 13, 1949 in Queens, New York, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Contact (1997), Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014) and Cosmos: Possible Worlds (2020). She was previously married to Carl Sagan. Jump into the Rotation with us as we discuss her husbands activism, his work and his theories on cannabis' synergistic ties to humanity.

01:33:45

Ann Druyan Jumps in the Rotation

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2026/06/03

01:09:04

Jump into the Rotation for a Florida MMJ Licensing...

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2026/06/01

Dara Kam & Randy Rembert Jump in The Rotation Dara Kam has spent nearly three decades reporting on Florida government, politics and courts. Dara's body of work includes coverage of presidential, gubernatorial, U.S. Senate, congressional, state, Cabinet and legislative races. Dara is one of the state's leading cannabis reporters, providing deep coverage of the marijuana industry for more than 10 years. She also has written extensively about gambling, guns, prisons, same-sex marriage, and has more

01:26:00

Tiffany Hilton, ESQ. Jumps in the Rotation

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2026/06/01

Tiffany Hilton is the former Vice President of the ACLU of Florida and a criminal defense attorney in Tampa, Florida. She graduated from Stetson University College of Law in May of 2022 Magna Cum Laude. While in law school, Tiffany represented an incarcerated transgender woman pro bono in the Northern District of Florida in a Section 1983 lawsuit for violation of the incarcerated woman's Eighth Amendment Rights to a favorable settlement. She is the author of The Danger of Unfair Prejudice: Racial

01:09:58

Dr. Lihi Bar-Lev Schleider Jumps in the Rotation

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2026/06/01

Dr. Lihi Bar-Lev Schleider is a clinical researcher and medical director with 18 years of experience in randomized placebo-controlled trials and real-world evidence studies in medical cannabis. She earned her PhD in Epidemiology at Ben-Gurion University under the mentorship of Prof. Raphael Mechoulam and Prof. Victor Novack. She has led clinical studies across multiple indications, including cancer, dementia, cerebral palsy, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, autism, fibromyalgia, and more. She

01:21:55

10 Years on the Air Jumps into the Rotation

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2026/06/01

Weve been doing this for 10 years now... where does the time go? Join us on 10/4@ Battle Buds for our Puff and Paint We have the folks from Battle Buds joining us on this show to talk about the movement and to talk about the Puff and Paint.

01:49:54

Nick Garulay & Dr. Barry Gordon Jump in The Rotation

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2026/06/01

Nick Garulay is the founder and CEO of My Florida Green. He believes his company is not so much a business as it is an expression of one of his great passions in life. Working in the medical software field for some time and having been dismayed time and again by the difficulties that physicians and their patients experience in getting medical cannabis into the hands of the people it can most help, he wanted to do something about that. Not being a doctor, rather a talented technology guy, he felt he

01:34:28

Kushy Pies Jumps into the Rotation

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2026/06/01

Kushy Pies, believes that when life gets tough, "Mommy needs a cookie" should be just as socially acceptable as "Mommy needs a glass of wine." Their handcrafted, good-vibe infused desserts are the perfect way to unwind and indulge without judgment. From their buttery pies to gooey cookies, each treat is made with love, quality ingredients, and a touch of chill. Whether you're treating yourself or sharing with friends, Kushy Pies offers a delicious escape. As our VIP experience sponsor for the Puff

01:09:43

Smokey Jones Jumps in the Rotation

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2026/06/01

Smokey Jones Smoke Shop has made its name in Tampa Bay not just through its products, but by fostering community and culture. Their marketing game is anything but conventional: they routinely host high-profile rapper meet-and-greets that energize the local scene. For example, on February 20, 2025, Smokey Jones welcomed Juvenile of the Hot Boys for an exclusive appearance—planned just ahead of the group’s blockbuster concert the next day. Beyond celebrity drop-ins, they also organize the annual

01:35:38

Curtis Davis Jumps into the Rotation

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2026/06/01

Curtis Davis is a community activist, advocate, and proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. He works in conjunction with the Adopt-a-Road program as part of Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful in Hillsborough County, FL. Bringing together community members several times a year to ensure it is clean and free of litter, Curtis cares deeply for his hometown. The current barriers and discrimination impacting legal medical cannabis patients are a significant issue he believes should be addressed by

01:40:12

Jamie Lowell from Michigan NORML Jumps in The Rotation

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2026/06/01

Jamie Lowell is a long time cannabis activist, advocate, and businessperson. He helped to start the Michigan’s first cannabis dispensary working transparently with local government. Jamie helped to found the state’s first cannabis industry association, and, while serving on the board of MILegalize, was a co-author of the law to legalize cannabis in Michigan. He sits on the boards of Michigan NORML, Michigan ASA, Great Lakes Expungement Network, the Democrat & Republican Cannabis Caucuses, and the

01:28:23

Pete Sessa Jumps in the Rotation

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2026/06/01

Founder of Cannadelic cohosts the next episode!!! Born on 4/20, Pete Sessa is a leading voice in cannabis and psychedelic culture, known for building platforms that center truth, transparency, and community over ego. Sessa’s journey with plant medicine started as self-medication in high school as a way to quiet a mind that wouldn’t slow down. A cannabis activist since 1993, Sessa’s psychedelic awakening came in the form of a transformational psilocybin experience in college through which he

01:16:11

Suncoast NORML Jumps into the Rotation

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2026/05/30

Hey! There is more to Suncoast NORML than the regular crew! Lets take some time to get to know the SUNCOAST NORML Board of Directors. LEGALIZE IT!

00:51:04

Congresswoman Dina Titus Jumps into the Rotation

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2026/05/30

Co Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus joins us to discuss legalization!

01:06:17

Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith Jumps in the Rotation

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2026/05/30

Fl Senator Debriefs Legislative Session. Carlos Guillermo Smith is an American lobbyist and politician who has been a member of the Florida Senate from the 17th district since 2024, covering much of Orange County east of I-4. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2022. He has always been a champion for cannabis reform and is a true friend to Suncoast NORML.

01:15:31

Evan Bentz, M.S. Jumps in the Rotation

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2026/05/30

Evan Bentz, M.S. Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics, ACE-CPT, CNA is a Cannabis Educator with a Masters degree in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics from the University of Maryland’s School of Pharmacy. Evan serves as the Vice President of Compassionate Alternative Care, a medical cannabis physician group with locations in both Jacksonville and West Palm Beach, Florida. With 7 years of experience in the traditional healthcare industry as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified

01:24:42

Dab Day Productions Jumps in the Rotation

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2026/05/30

710 Dab Day returns to Tampa July 12th Founded in a college dorm room in 2014, Dab Day Productions began with a passion for creating intimate cultural events. Over the past decade, we have evolved into the leader in the emergence and community integration of cannabis supportive events, while launching event services across all industries, installing large-scale murals, building pickleball courts for events and everything between.

01:09:06

Geoffrey Lawrence Jumps into the Rotation

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2026/05/30

Geoffrey Lawrence is research director at Reason Foundation. Lawrence has been a financial executive in both the public and private sectors and has served as chief financial officer of publicly traded, growth stage, and startup manufacturing and distribution companies. He was CFO of Players Network, the first fully reporting, publicly traded marijuana licensee to be listed on a U.S. exchange, CFO of C Quadrant, a startup manufacturer and distributor that was subsequently sold to Lowell Farms

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