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Get Uncomfortable
Adam Smith
49 episodes
8 months ago

Do you let out an audible sigh of frustration every time someone says, “We’ve never been more divided” and wish you had a space to engage in dialogue that shows this is simply not true? Or maybe you have a gut feeling that your lived experience isn’t the only one out there but you’ve never known anyone that was significantly different from yourself.


The Get Uncomfortable Podcast is for anyone wanting to build community by and through making the uncomfortable conversations about politics, religion, and race common-place. Get started here twice a month and see where this journey can take you.



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Do you let out an audible sigh of frustration every time someone says, “We’ve never been more divided” and wish you had a space to engage in dialogue that shows this is simply not true? Or maybe you have a gut feeling that your lived experience isn’t the only one out there but you’ve never known anyone that was significantly different from yourself.


The Get Uncomfortable Podcast is for anyone wanting to build community by and through making the uncomfortable conversations about politics, religion, and race common-place. Get started here twice a month and see where this journey can take you.



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Self-Improvement
Education
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Cannabis Legalization and Social Justice in Minnesota
Get Uncomfortable
41 minutes 24 seconds
2 years ago
Cannabis Legalization and Social Justice in Minnesota

Introduction:

  • Host: Adam Smith
  • Guests: Marcus Harkus (Community Organizer, Justice Advocate)

Segment 1: The History of Cannabis Criminalization

  • Cannabis and its historical uses.
  • The racial and political motivations behind the criminalization of cannabis in the 1960s.
  • The impact of the "War on Drugs" on marginalized communities.

Segment 2: Legalization vs. Decriminalization

  • Explanation of the differences between legalization and decriminalization.
  • Overview of the recent cannabis legalization in Minnesota, allowing possession of up to 2oz of cannabis in various forms.
  • Discussion of the expungement process for individuals with cannabis-related misdemeanors and felonies.

Segment 3: The Rollout of Cannabis Legalization in Minnesota

  • The importance of appointing knowledgeable leadership in the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).
  • A critique of the initial choice of the OCM director and the need for qualified and industry-experienced leadership.
  • The potential for a billion-dollar cannabis market in Minnesota and the need to ensure community representation and benefits.

Segment 4: Ensuring People-Centered Cannabis Industry

  • The importance of conscious consumers and entrepreneurs who prioritize community, wellness, and justice in the cannabis industry.
  • The role of advocacy and building relationships with decision-makers in influencing the industry's direction.

Conclusion:

  • Acknowledging the need for continued advocacy for a socially just cannabis industry in Minnesota.


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Get Uncomfortable

Do you let out an audible sigh of frustration every time someone says, “We’ve never been more divided” and wish you had a space to engage in dialogue that shows this is simply not true? Or maybe you have a gut feeling that your lived experience isn’t the only one out there but you’ve never known anyone that was significantly different from yourself.


The Get Uncomfortable Podcast is for anyone wanting to build community by and through making the uncomfortable conversations about politics, religion, and race common-place. Get started here twice a month and see where this journey can take you.



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.