In 2025, cannabis is legal either medically or recreationally in most of the country — but 9 states still cling to prohibition. In this episode, Nairoby breaks down which states remain illegal, why lawmakers keep blocking reform, and how these bans continue to disproportionately harm Black and Brown communities through arrests and criminal records.
Armani White, CEO of Firehouse Cannabis and Executive Director of Reclaim Roxbury, shares his journey as a social equity entrepreneur and community advocate. He discusses breaking barriers in Massachusetts’ cannabis industry, fighting for fair development in Roxbury, and how grassroots leadership is shaping a more just future.
State Rep. Andy Vargas joins us to break down the latest in Massachusetts cannabis reform, social equity, and how his Dominican roots and Haverhill pride drive his work. Tune in for real talk on policy, culture, and civic power.
Nairoby visits an LGBTQ owned dispensary. We talk about the importance of creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community at the Treehouse Craft Cannabis dispensary. The manager, Ashley discusses how they support their staff and customers, respecting their identities and pronouns, and fostering a sense of community during challenging times.
From Emancipation to Equity
Explore the histories connecting Juneteenth, the 13th Amendment, and the ongoing impact of cannabis criminalization on Black communities. We dive into the data on racial disparities in marijuana arrests, the struggle for true social equity in the industry, and why the fight for freedom and justice is far from over.
Cannabis is legal in more places than ever, but for immigrants—including green card holders, visa holders, DACA recipients, and more—the risks are still very real under the Trump Administration. In this episode, Nairoby breaks down why federal law can still get you banned, denied a green card, or even deported for cannabis use or work—even if it’s totally legal where you live depending your legal status. That includes Elon Musk!
Nairoby shares real stories and cases, talks about what needs to change, and offers up legal resources to help you stay safe (but remember, she’s not yet a lawyer, so please consult with one!). Whether you’re rolling up, working in weed, or just want to know how these laws actually play out, she’s spilling the tea-h-c.
This episode, Nairoby does a breakdown of the proposed legislation before the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Statehouse.
“Free the People before the Plant”. From the heart of Virginia’s legalization fight — THEE FABULOUS Chelsea Higgs Wise, Executive Director of Marijuana Justice, joins Nairoby to unpack the ongoing push for legal cannabis sales, why Virginia is “kind of” a legal state, and the real-world complexities facing communities most impacted by prohibition.
From the Bay Area to the a Bay State — Ryan Dominguez, Executive Director of Mass Cannabis Coalition comes through to chop it up with Nairoby! The convo ranged from cannabis policy in Massachusetts, to Kendrick Lamar, and the state of the 🥦 industry.
We’re back after a break to break down President Trump’s aggressive rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal and state levels. We unpack the impact of executive orders ending DEI initiatives, merit-based hiring policies, and the legal battles unfolding around these changes. Plus, we dive into the conservative agenda on cannabis policy, exploring how these shifts affect Black and Brown communities.