NFL Kickoff, Strawberry Spacewalk Review, & Cannabis News with Ben Meggs of Bayou City Hemp

In this episode, host Don Kleppin celebrates the return of NFL football and discusses why Fall is a magical season. During the News Joint Wrap, he highlights the Illinois Craft Showcase at Molly's Joint in Tilton, IL, and previews another upcoming event. He reviews the X Bites Strawberry Spacewalk gummies from the Best In Grass IL judge kit, sharing how not following the package instructions led to a surprising experience.

The cannabis news of the week includes a report revealing that 93% of cannabis sales in Washington D.C. remain unregulated, a study showing how CBG can reduce anxiety without THC’s intoxicating effects, and how CBD improves verbal memory. He also covers President Biden’s cannabis clemency, which has become the most popular presidential pardon in U.S. history, and reflects on the growing support for national cannabis legalization.

This week’s guest, Ben Meggs, co-founder of Bayou City Hemp, joins Don to talk about their product line, the legal cannabis landscape in Southern states like Texas, Louisiana, and Florida, as well as the changing attitudes toward alcohol in America. They explore how hemp beverages are offering a much-needed alternative.

Listeners can expect a dynamic mix of cannabis news, product reviews, and expert insight into the evolving industry.