Cannabis Milestones: Illinois Record Sales, Tom Jenkins' Smuggling Saga, and Japan's Reform

In this episode of the Cannabis Man Podcast, we kick off with the News Joint Wrap, covering the latest cannabis news in Illinois. April saw a record number of cannabis items sold, and we preview an exciting cannabis event happening later this summer. Our strains of the week are the uplifting Lemon Daddy from High Supply and the relaxing Tyde Podz from Dogwalkers, with a special shoutout to Sunnyside dispensary in Wrigleyville for their exceptional service.

Next, we dive into an engaging interview with Tom Jenkins, author of "The Next Run: A UC Berkeley Student's Rise to Major 60s Pot Smuggler." Tom takes us on a cinematic journey through his life, from his coming-of-age adventures to smuggling cannabis across the Mexico-California border. He hopes his story reconnects him with old acquaintances and even catches the eye of movie producers.

In our news roundup, we discuss the implications of Illinois' record sales not translating into revenue, the significant drop in cannabis prices, and the unionization of cannabis workers in Maryland, Colorado, and Las Vegas. We also explore the potential impact of rescheduling cannabis on interstate commerce, as highlighted by the U.S. Drug Czar. Finally, we celebrate Japan's milestone in cannabis reform, opening the public comment period for their new bill.

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