Podcast appearances and mentions of vivian mcpeak

Washington Bud Company with CEO Shawn DeNae today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on The Cannabis Radio. Shawn DeNae has a determination to defend craft cannabis, business models. Boutique batch products produced by dedicated hands-on ownership are a segment of this new market that often gets pushed aside by the mergers and acquisition crowd.Shawn believes opportunities exist to give this hard-working section of cannabis entrepreneurs a large voice to balance the bellow of the big as our fast-paced industry is lobbied to manipulate laws in favor of the elite. Shawn's background includes advocacy for the Coalition for Standards and Ethics, Chair for the Health Before Happy Hour Campaign, Board Member of the Cannabis Farmer's Council, Founding Member of The Cannabis Alliance, Chair of the Cannabis Commission Formation Committee, and Board Member of the Craft Cannabis Coalition.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The US Constitution affirms the public's right to peacefully assemble and protest the government. That includes throwing a freak-powered cannabis festival Seattle Hempfest co-founder Vivian McPeak recalls the event's radical roots as a "protestival" occupation of a public park, and the glory days of legends like Jack Herer and Woody Harrelson addressing 100,000+ stoners at 4:20 from the main stage amid a massive cloud of smoke Vivian also explains how a combination of hippie idealism, pothead pragmatism, mutual support and civil disobedience helped establish Seattle Hempfest as a people-powered working model for every freaky weed fest to follow.. Plus the inside story of the first-annual Bong-A-Thon, and a weed pun battle for the ages. Learn more and get involved at hempfest.org and check out Vivian's podcast Hempresent. PATREON Please support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon. Supporters get exclusive access to video shows and seshes, plus access to cool rewards like a signed book or signature lighter. And it truly helps us make the best show possible. 

Big Island Genetics master grower Aaron Zeeman a.k.a. “Professor Potgrower” joins us today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on The Cannabis Radio.Aaron has had his gear in High Times twice and has been on the front page of the Hawaii-Tribune Herald for his cannabis creations. The professor brings you some of the best Hawaii has to offer, a “Sativa Believa”, if you have the time, BIG has the seeds!

Eco Growtech With CEO Shawn Piernitzki today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Shawn has a broad spectrum of experience from residential and commercial construction to his technical training and his experience as an instrumentation technician. Growing up in the Slocan Valley nestled in the heart of the Kootenays, Shawn grew up immersed in the legacy cannabis world. The valley was a hotspot for black market craft BC bud and as Shawn grew up he began gaining more exposure to friends and friends parents who grew. This is when Shawn started to become more aware of the processes and how things worked within the industry including growing methodology, growing systems, and growing equipment. Looking back now that Shawn has years of industry experience, and has witnessed the equipment & technology evolve, it has been very clear to see the inefficiencies and “cave man-nature” of growing processes and the different types of equipment used.

Oregon Canna-Business Compliance Counsel with Leland R. Berger today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Portland activist and attorney Leland R. Berger formed Oregon Canna-Business Compliance Counsel, in 2013, following 30 years in private practice. A co-drafter of the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act, and of Oregon's Legalization Initiative - Ballot Measure 91- Mr. Berger helped draft dispensary initiatives and lobbied the Oregon Legislature on behalf of patients and their providers.Since legalization, his legislative advocacy is on behalf of all cannabis consumers, and he works statewide to end cannabigotry.Lee's practice includes canna-business-related administrative and trial litigation, as well as state cannabis-related criminal defense and appeals.

Tribal Hemp and Cannabis Magazine with Mary Jane Oatman today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Tribal Hemp and Cannabis Magazine is a culture and lifestyle publication designed for communities protecting sovereignty in the plant medicine economies. Its founder, as well as the founder of the Indigenous Cannabis Coalition, Mary Jane Oatman, is a past president of the National Indian Education Association and a former member of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education. Oatman has also served on the board of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, the co-founder and president of which has appeared on this show.

David Gans: Author, Artist, and Musician today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. David Gans is an American musician, songwriter, and music journalist. He is a guitarist and is known for incisive, literate songwriting. He is also noted for his music loop work, often creating spontaneous compositions in performance. Gans has authored or co-authored several books, including Conversations With The Dead: The Grateful Dead Interview Book, and Playing in the Band: An Oral and Visual Portrait of the Grateful Dead, and he is the host of the weekly syndicated radio show The Grateful Dead Hour. He currently co-hosts a radio show with Gary Lambert on Sirius XM's The Grateful Dead Channel called Tales from the Golden Road, a call-in show about the Grateful Dead, and I am honored to have him in the virtual studio with me today.

Medical Marijuana Mom And Heather Manus on this Best Of episode of Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio.

HeadCount's Cannabis Voter Project with Sam D'Arcangelo today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Since 2018, D'Arcangelo has been the Director for HeadCount's Cannabis Voter Project, an initiative that aims to get people to the polls by educating them about the ways their vote can influence cannabis policy. Prior to working with HeadCount, Sam was a writer and online editor for Relix Magazine and OffBeat Magazine, and a Staff Writer for the Marijuana Policy Project. He interned with HeadCount during his senior year at the New School, where he received his B.A. in History in 2012. Sam received his Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020. A native of New Orleans, Sam is a fan of funk music, Mardi Gras, and Saints football.

Michael “Buffalo “ Mazzetti today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Today's guest on Hempresent is Michael “Buffalo “ Mazzetti. Hailing from the Okanogan Highlands of Washington state since 1975, Mazzetti is a Vietnam-Era veteran and received a Bachelor's of food science from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. He has been an advocate for the medical and recreational use of cannabis since the 1970s. His views were originally influenced by books such as The Emperor Wears No Clothes by Jack Herer, and “Back to Eden” by Jethro Kloss'. While helping his mother battle lung cancer in 1982, Mazzetti recognized the benefits of using cannabis to help her maintain a quality of life as she died with dignity.

Episode 53 of The Simpa Life Podcast features Vivian McPeak. Vivian is an American Peace, Social Justice, Cannabis, Drug Policy, Environmental Politics, and Racial Justice activist. Who in 1991 started 'Seattle Hempfest' the world's largest and longest-running cannabis rally. He is a musician, the host of 'Hempresent' on CannabisRadio.com, and the managing editor at Skunk Magazine. He is also the author of the book 'Protestival; a 20-year retrospective of Seattle hempfest' Links: - https://www.hempfest.org/ - https://www.skunkmagazine.com/ - https://cannabisradio.com/podcasts/hempresent/ If you enjoyed this video please consider liking, sharing, and subscribing and if you loved it, please consider becoming a Patreon today Visit www.TheSimpaLife.com for more content and information. You can also follow The Simpa Life on Social media. - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram “The Simpa Life is a media and lifestyle company that seeks to inform, entertain, and educate through the creation of alternative thought-provoking content and conversations”

CBD Helps Athletes Heal with Rachael Rapinoe today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Rachel, twin sister to Megan Rapinoe and also an accomplished soccer player, always saw CBD as a stoner thing. Now, as the Co-Founder of Mendi, a brand that formulates hemp-derived CBD products for athletes, she is convinced the compound is a wonder drug for athletes who need to recover from injury. Rapinoe, the former NCAA soccer champ, and captain of the Portland Pilots, the women's soccer team at the University of Portland, found her true calling five years ago when another athlete introduced her to the health and wellness benefits of cannabis (CBD and THC). “It was the first time I had seen people use these products outside of stoner culture or a party,” she says. “It was being used as a recovery tool.” After she started to use cannabis for health benefits, she saw an opportunity to create a trusted CBD brand for athletes, and Mendi was born.

Scarlet Fire Grateful Dead Dispensary with David Ellison and Moe Berghaus today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. David Ellison is the founder of Scarlet Fire, an independent cannabis dispensary located in Toronto, Canada. Ellison left his career as a lawyer to pursue his passion for the rapidly growing cannabis industry, as well as to form a tribute to his favorite band, The Grateful Dead. His goal has been to embody the psychedelic experience of attending a Dead performance, elevating the consumer to an altered plane of consciousness. Hence, Scarlet Fire. Moe Berghaus is Scarlet Fire's general manager and head cannabis curator, maintaining relationships with Cannabis craft growers. Before cultivators can become suppliers for the cannabis retail store Berghaus vets both the company and product extensively to ensure that they can maintain the highest standards of quality.

Cannabis blogger Heather Dagley joins us today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Heather is a Cannabis blogger and cannabis coach from Tacoma, WA. After using cannabis to transform her own life, Heather created her cannabis wellness platform, Bud & Blossom. Through which Heather shares how cannabis and CBD can help others live happily and healthily. As a cannabis coach, she also supports clients navigating pain, anxiety/depression, chronic stress, burnout, or challenging life transitions. Her goal is to provide people with an honest and informed perspective on cannabis so they are well equipped to embark on their own cannabis healing journey. Within Bud & Blossom, she shares insights about how intentional cannabis use can contribute to your best life.

As America's most thoroughly freak-powered cannabis festival celebrates its 30th Anniversary, we share a sesh with legendary street activist Vivian McPeak,, who co-founded the Seattle Hempfest in 1991. From the event's radical roots as a "protestival" occupation of a public park, to the glory days of legends like Jack Herer and Woody Harrelson addressing 100,000+ stoners at 4:20 from the main stage amid a massive cloud of smoke, Vivian explains how a combination of hippie idealism, pothead pragmatism, mutual support and civil disobedience helped establish Seattle Hempfest as a people-powered working model for every freaky weed fest to follow.. Plus the inside story of the first-annual Bong-A-Thon, and a weed pun battle for the ages. Learn more and get involved at hempfest.org and check out Vivian's podcast Hempresent. SUPPORT "GREAT MOMENTS IN WEED HISTORY" ON PATREON Sign up for our Great Moments in Weed History Patreon for special bonuses and fun surprises PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! This episode is brought to you by Tweedle Farms, Northwest Oregon's premier, family owned hemp farm, specializing in farm-to-table, terpene rich, high CBD hemp flower, concentrates, vapes, edibles and topicals. Use promo code “greatmoments” for 20% off your next order shipped anywhere in the United States.

Hemp Farmer Doug Fine joins us today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Hemp, the non-psychoactive variant of cannabis (or marijuana) and one of humanity's oldest plant allies, has quietly become the fastest industry ever to generate a billion dollars of annual revenue in North America. From hemp seed to hemp fiber to the currently ubiquitous cannabinoid CBD, this resilient crop is leading the way toward a new, regenerative economy that contributes to soil and climate restoration--but only if we do it right. In American Hemp Farmer, maverick journalist and solar-powered goat herder Doug Fine gets his hands dirty with healthy soil and sticky with terpenes growing his own crop and creating his own hemp products. Fine shares his adventures and misadventures as an independent, regenerative farmer and entrepreneur, all while laying out a vision for how hemp can help right the wrongs of twentieth-century agriculture, and how you can be a part of it. Today's guest on Hempresent is Hemp expert, author, journalist, goat herder, speaker, and regenerative farming educator, Doug Fine.

420 Cancer Survivor Corrie Yelland joins us today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Today's guest on Hempresent is Corrie Yelland, who hails from Victoria, B.C., Canada. In July of 2011, Corrie was diagnosed with Anal Cancer and given 2-4 months to live. Using only Cannabis Oil, Corrie was able to completely eradicate her cancer. Since that time Corrie has been on a mission to help others do the same. She works tirelessly, 10-12 hours a day, speaking to hundreds of people weekly from around the world, and claims to have participated in saving over 1,500 lives to date. Corrie speaks at conferences internationally and is considered a leading expert in the field of cannabinoids and cancer. 

Prismatic Plants CBD with Sarah Polansky today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Throughout her 20s, Sarah struggled with chronic health issues that left her exhausted, sick, and with a feeling that something wasn't right. After becoming very ill from a parasite and the aftermath of being over-prescribed antibiotics, Sarah could barely tolerate any food, and maintaining her high-stress job felt impossible. It was at this point, after allopathic medicine failed her, that Sarah turned to alternative forms of medicine and the power of plants. She started experimenting with herbalism and naturopathy and spent years researching her ailments so she could become her own best health advocate. Working with integrative medical professionals, she discovered that plant-based medicine would be crucial to her recovery.

Storm King joins us today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Storm King is a retired social media, social activist who loves telling stories about growing up as a hippie. He was raised by his mother, Marge King, and some went by his aunt, Jean Mayo Millay. For various reasons, those two ladies ended up smack dab in the middle of some of the most seminal events of the hippie era. Including the famous 1966 Watts Acid Test. And the 1967 Monterey International Pop Festival. Storm was also in attendance, as one of the few children, at both those events. His family members were devout followers of, and to a degree, friends with, Timothy Leary, whom they met in 1964. Storm received his first dose of very pure LSD from his mother in the proper set and setting in the fall of 1965, just before he turned 12. After an initial career as an electronics technician, Storm went back to school later in life and got a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He has a blog page that tells the many stories he has to share of growing up as a hippie at www.ramdasslove.org. He's here today to tell us stories of what it was like to be a child raised by adults who became friends with counter-culture icons such as Timothy Leary, Owsley Stanley, and Ram Dass.

Aaron “Pie Man” Kay today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Aaron “Pie Man” Kay, a counter-culture icon and long-time member of the Youth International Party, or Yippies. Aaron is infamous for throwing pies in the faces of various politicians and celebrities, including conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly, former New York Mayor Abe Beame, former Senator Patrick Moynihan, former California Governor Jerry Brown, and Avante Garde artist Andy Warhol. Throughout the '70s and '80s, with the sounds of the rebellion still ringing in America's ears, Aron Kay railed against the establishment using a variety of creamy desserts.

Cleveland School of Cannabis with Brian Adams today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Brian is a cannabis activist and teacher at the Cleveland School of Cannabis. Brian is Lead Dispensary Agent at the Botanist; one of two Cleveland, Ohio medical cannabis dispensaries. He teaches at the Cleveland School of Cannabis Courses instructed include History of Cannabis, Dispensary Operations, Advocacy and Policy, Cannabis Law and Policy, Cannabis Horticulture, Cannabis Extracts, Medical Cannabis, and Cannabis Business. The mission of the Cleveland School of Cannabis is to foster adult learning through high-quality, residential, and online education that integrates personal development along with career-oriented skills and knowledge related to cannabis, science, and business, to prepare graduates for entry-level employment in the industry.

The legacy of Jack Herer with his son Dan Herer today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Dan Herer, son of the late, great Jack Herer, is the author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes and father of the modern legalization movement. The two share memories of the legendary activist, discuss his life and legacy, examine the current state of marijuana reform through the lens of his vision and his son's efforts to carry on his work of educating the masses about the many benefits of cannabis, and hemp. As a conservative-leaning veteran who considered himself a patriotic defender of freedom, Herer considered the egregious lies and injustice of prohibition a betrayal that called for a protest. Despite being arrested for civil disobedience no fewer than 34 times, never stopped him from advocating for what he believed to be a harmless healing plant with the potential to solve most of the world's most consequential environmental, social and economic problems. He wrote, “If people could be educated to see through these lies, hemp could be rescued from obscurity and save the world because it would stop pine forests from being harvested for paper and Earth's fossil fuel from being refined into filthy gasoline.” We discuss everything about Jack and more today on The Legacy of Jack Herer only on Cannabis Radio.

Guest: Vivian McPeak - Seattle Hempfest https://www.hempfest.orgHosts: Julie Chiariello & Al Graham ... PACEradio.net Vivian McPeak is a Seattle based social justice activist, media personality, and writer.Vivian is the president of Seattle Events, a Non-Profit Organization, and executive director of the Seattle HEMPFEST®, historically the world's largest annual cannabis policy reform rally.The recipient of the High Times Magazine 2012 Lester Grinspoon Lifetime Achievement Award and DOPE Magazine 2016 Emery Award for lifetime achievement, and in 2016 he was named one of the “50 Most Influential People” by Seattle Magazine. Vivian has appeared on numerous television and cable news networks, including FOX News, CNN, & NBC. McPeak is the host of Hempresent, a weekly radio podcast on Cannabis Radio with listeners on multiple continents. Vivian is currently the managing editor at SKUNK MagazineThe PACE Radio Show airs Wednedays on PACEradio.net

Season 5 Episode 17 - with Vivian McPeak, Michigan ASA This episode features Jamie Lowell and Rick Thompson with Seattle Hemp Fest co-founder and Skunk Magazine managing editor Vivian McPeak. He talks about Jack Herer's final days, his experiences over the years keeping Seattle Hempfest afloat, and his new gig as Managing Editor of Skunk Magazine. Joining the broadcast are Colin MacDougall, John Schlicker, Jim Salame, Debra Young and Brandy Zink (Michigan ASA).You can tune in to Jazz Cabbage Café every Tuesday at 4pm EST on Facebook, Twitch, YouTube or other video socials- and catch the broadcasts shortly afterward on Alexa, Spotify, Pandora and many other platforms. Subscribe to our channel and LIKE our videos!

Allied Corp with Calum Hughes today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Today's guest on Hempresent is Calum Hughes, who is the Ceo and Founder of Allied Corp. and who has over logged 15 years in the medical field, including in Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Rehabilitation. Hughes has worked as Director of a 140-bed Acute Care Hospital and as an Adjunct Professor for the University of British Columbia in Health Economics, Health Evaluation, and Canadian Health Systems. Allied Corporation is billed as one of the only companies in the world that possess the expertise in the kind of medical discovery and research to deliver psilocybin and cannabis formulations for health and wellness applications. They are leaders in developing proprietary cannabidiol (CBD) and psilocybin compounds to treat PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues, and are showing promising results. Calum's clinical experience includes time as a health care provider to patients with chronic diseases and acute disability, and workplace health and wellness.

Delic Corp With Matt Stang today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. During Stang's 17-year career at High Times, he was arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute a noticeable amount of marijuana, in a case that involved rapper and Roc-A-Fella Records founder Kareem Burke. Stang says while the charge didn't interrupt his work at High Times, it did have an impact on his career trajectory in a huge way. Stang says his run-in with the law made him that much more effusive in his support for ending the war on drugs: “I was actively running cannabis cups all over the world where cannabis was legal, while in a battle over cannabis consumption, so it was a very interesting place to be.

High Times Photographer Malcolm McKinnon joins us today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Malcolm MacKinnon is a veteran photojournalist and widely considered to be one of the foremost cannabis photographers in the world. His work has been published in over 200 publications worldwide and he has interviewed and photographed a wide range of celebrities. As the former editor-in-chief of HIGH TIMES magazine, he worked under the pen name of "Dan Skye.” He also served as executive editor of HEMP TIMES, a sister publication. During his 25-year career with HIGH TIMES (1991-2017), he shot over 50 covers and centerfolds and traveled over a million miles on assignments, becoming the most published writer and photographer in the magazine's history. For over 30 years, Malcolm has also covered Native American issues, amassing a huge archive of imagery. He has interviewed and photographed numerous Native American leaders including Russell Means, Dennis Banks, John Trudell, Clyde, and Vernon Bellecourt, and Winona LaDuke, among others. He is a long-time advocate for the release of Leonard Peltier, who has now served over 45 years in federal prison, a victim of one of the worst miscarriages of justice in U.S. history. Behind bars, Leonard has become an outstanding painter and frequently uses Malcolm's photographs for his artwork. Check out his work at MalcolmMacKinnon.com.

CannaCurious Magazine with Tekisha Harvey today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only Cannabis Radio. Tekisha is the co-founder of CannaCurious Magazine, created by women, for women. Their mission is to educate women about cannabis so they feel empowered to make the best wellness & lifestyle decisions. CannaCurious Magazine is a women's platform created to showcase the many ways cannabis can enhance a woman's lifestyle. At CannaCurious, they normalize the cannabis lifestyle for women through fact-based information, relatable personal stories, and verified products. Their goal is to enlighten women about the variety of ways cannabis can enhance all areas of their lives – from sex to beauty, nutrition, health & wellness, and more. CannaCurious Magazine aims to be a trusted source of enlightenment for the woman who is curious about how this plant, in its many forms, can improve her life.

After months of downplaying its dangers and existence, Donald Trump last night tested positive for COVID-19. There's a lot to say, and lots of bitten tongues to keep from saying things we shouldn't... but in this season of chaos and turmoil, emotions are running high. I'll speak with David Dayen, executive editor of The American Prospect, about this latest bombshell. Then, because we could all use a bit of stress release, we'll check in with Vivian McPeak, director of Hempfest. It's been held in Seattle every year since 1991. This year, thanks to the coronavirus, it'll be an online happening, next weekend.

Hempfest organizer and OG cannabis activist, Vivian McPeak, gives us an update on the esteemed Seattle Hempfest."Human rights. Equality. Freedom. We believe that adults in a free society deserve the right to make their own educated and informed choices about what they put into their own bodies. We believe that those important health choices should be made based upon truthful and accurate information. Of course, Hempfest is about cannabis — industrial hemp, medical marijuana and recreational use by otherwise law-abiding, responsible adults — but since Hempfest is a political rally and demonstration against America’s laws criminalizing and imprisoning people who use cannabis, we see Hempfest as about freedom first, and the cannabis plant second." - Seattle Hempfesthttps://www.hempfest.org/https://www.facebook.com/seattlehempfest/https://www.instagram.com/theseattlehempfest/Support the show (https://www.youtube.com/cannabislegalizationnews)

Tonight Vivian McPeak, the man behind the worlds largest cannabis festival, the Seattle Hempfest, joins Hosts Julie Chiarello and Al GrahamThe PACE Radio Show is LIVE Wednesday's on PACEradio.net

It’s been 7 years since Washington legalized, but Hempfest, Seattle’s largest and oldest cannabis celebration is under attack from state and local governments. Hempfest co-founder, Vivian McPeak, joins us to talk about how he’s fighting back.Twenty eight years ago a few hundred folks gathered in downtown Seattle to celebrate the publication of Jack Herer’s seminal book, The Emperor Wears No Clothes. In the same way that Burning Man morphed from a local gathering into an international phenomenon, Hempfest caught fire. Every year, 100,000 celebrants gather along the parks bordering Puget Sound to listen to music and speakers, get educated about medical cannabis, register to vote and learn how to expunge their records of cannabis so called crimes. In almost three decades this “protestival,” as Vivian McPeak, Hempfest’s co-founder calls it, has been staged with little incident, accident or emergency. It’s such an inclusive event that in 2013, the year after Washington legalized, the cops handed out bags of Doritos to festival goers stickered with labels explaining the dos and don’ts of the new laws.But today the city and the state (not to mention Expedia.com) are trying to undercut the festival's financing by passing laws and ordinances that make it increasingly impossible for cannabis enterprises to advertise. Under threat, McPeak has initiated legal action against the city and state, challenging the constitutionality of these harsh commercial restrictions. “The city and state are coming after us on multiple levels,” says McPeak. “They’re treating cannabis like it's Oxycontin.” In this interview McPeak wonders aloud if this will be Seattle’s final Hempfest, but as an experienced social justice activist he also has some wise things to say about how to speak “flower to power” without losing your cool (but still maintaining your edge), especially in these incendiary political times.

The World's biggest Protestival, Seattle Hempfest, deserves an enormous amount of credit for the progress towards legalization that we enjoy today. Founded in 1991, this annual gathering of activists, enthusiasts, and casual users as well as non-users, has captured the attention of this cultural movement from people around the globe. In today's politicized landscape of Cannabis, the event is more important than ever, representing an homage to the rights we citizens have gained, as well as a triumphant display of unity in the face of progress that remains to be made toward full Cannabis normalization. Presently, the city of Seattle and the Liquor and Cannabis Board are actively attempting to silence the right to publicly celebrate this controversial plant. Please join the Leaf Life team as we touch on the amazing journey of legendary co-founder Vivian McPeak while he reminisces about the early struggles and shares his outlook on the battle for the future of Hempfest. GUESTS: Vivian McPeakCo-founder of Seattle Hempfest, former rock star hopeful, all-around badass. SUBJECT DISCUSSED IN SEGMENT 1: The World’s First Cannabis Profestival SUBJECT DISCUSSED IN SEGMENT 2: Maintaining Relevance GREG THE GUINEA PIG: Dave Sloan Co-owner of Herb’s House Cannabis retail shop SPONSORS:Herb's House Avitas American Extracts Acme DieselDabstars HypeHerbally STONEY BALONEY EPISODE:PEOPLE AND THEIR ANNOYING KIDS Don't Forget to Subscribe to the Show!

Spider get to learn about Seattle Hempfest with Shels and Vivian McPeak. This episode, music will be provded by MusicSUBMIT.com and Seattle Hempfest. Which means, will have live music from different bands from Seattle Hempfest. Everyone is welcome to join listen to the show, but is more fun if you join us in the chattroom. Don't forget our drinking game too. --- playlist ----- Isaiah Grass, Shakespeare's Unit, LIVE performace - Charlie Drown, Anti Hero, Whisper 1265, Space Wizard Bagpipes, Sonic Radiation, and Junk Parlor. ----------------------- Seattle Hemfest Info ---------------------- Website: http://www.hempfest.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seattlehempfest/ Twitter: @seattlehempfest --------------------------------------------------------------------- Let’s Talk About the Music was a Humorous, Controversial Talk Show with a Global Mix of Music. Wednesday Nights at 7 pm - 10pm (PST). www.ltatmradio.com DISCLAIMER: Let's Talk About The Music was part of LTATM Radio Network and did broadcast live on Spreaker. You could have listened to on-Demand on IHeartRadio, Stitcher, Itunes and Spotify. We play only Independent Music across the globe. We did follow the rules & got all of their permissions to their music from MusicSubmit.com, Ramshaw Records, LTATM Promotions and Broken Monkey Music Productions. please visit www.Letstalkaboutthemusic.com for more details.

This week..Wednesday March 19/19....join us at 8pmET / 5pmPST .... as we are excited to have Vivan McPeak the Executive Director of the Seattle Hempfest https://www.hempfest.org/ with Joint Host Julie Chiarello on this weeks program."Seattle Hempfest is an annual event in Seattle, Washington, the world's largest annual gathering advocating decriminalization of marijuana. Vivian McPeak serves as the organization's executive director.Founded in 1991 as the Washington Hemp Expo, a self-described "humble gathering of stoners" attended by only 500 people and renamed the following year as Hempfest it has grown into a three-day annual political rally, concert, and arts and crafts fair with attendance typically over 100,000.Speakers have included Seattle city council member Nick Licata actor/activist Woody Harrelson (2004) travel writer and TV host Rick Steves (2007), (2010), 2012 Green Party speaker Jill Stein, Dallas Cowboys center Mark Stepnoski (2003)and former chief of the Seattle Police Department Norm Stamper (2006).Hempfest has also in recent years attracted such well-known performers as Fishbone (2002), The Kottonmouth Kings (2004), Rehab (2006) and Pato Banton (2007) to its five stages spread throughout Myrtle Edwards Park and Elliott Bay Park, on Seattle's waterfront." .....WikipediaTune In every Wednesday night at 8pm ET / 5pmPST to catch our LIVE show, only at http://www.420radio.ca/Thanks for tuning in from all your hosts at P.A.C.E. Radio! http://pace-online.ca/Thank you to our sponsors Legacy 420 located on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in Ontario https://legacy420.com & CannaDaze in Campbellford http://cannadaze.ca/

This week..Wednesday March 19/19....join us at 8pmET / 5pmPST .... as we are excited to have Vivan McPeak the Executive Director of the Seattle Hempfest https://www.hempfest.org/ with Joint Host Julie Chiarello on this weeks program."Seattle Hempfest is an annual event in Seattle, Washington, the world's largest annual gathering advocating decriminalization of marijuana. Vivian McPeak serves as the organization's executive director.Founded in 1991 as the Washington Hemp Expo, a self-described "humble gathering of stoners" attended by only 500 people and renamed the following year as Hempfest it has grown into a three-day annual political rally, concert, and arts and crafts fair with attendance typically over 100,000.Speakers have included Seattle city council member Nick Licata actor/activist Woody Harrelson (2004) travel writer and TV host Rick Steves (2007), (2010), 2012 Green Party speaker Jill Stein, Dallas Cowboys center Mark Stepnoski (2003)and former chief of the Seattle Police Department Norm Stamper (2006).Hempfest has also in recent years attracted such well-known performers as Fishbone (2002), The Kottonmouth Kings (2004), Rehab (2006) and Pato Banton (2007) to its five stages spread throughout Myrtle Edwards Park and Elliott Bay Park, on Seattle's waterfront." .....WikipediaTune In every Wednesday night at 8pm ET / 5pmPST to catch our LIVE show, only at http://www.420radio.ca/Thanks for tuning in from all your hosts at P.A.C.E. Radio! http://pace-online.ca/Thank you to our sponsors Legacy 420 located on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in Ontario https://legacy420.com & CannaDaze in Campbellford http://cannadaze.ca/

Talking about cannabis program development, communication and implementation as Vivian McPeak speaks with Kris Morwood, the Director of Development of FOCUS (Foundation of Cannabis United Standards).FOCUS offers a range of services to assist with cannabis program development, communication and implementation, ongoing management and evaluation. FOCUS provides an impartial research, facilitation, training and program management resources for regulators, legislators, and non-governmental organizations.Vivian Mcpeak is also joined by Amanda Chicago Lewis, cannabis writer from Rolling Stone Magazine. Amanda reports and writes stories about cannabis, as it relates to policy, politics, science, economics, culture, race, public safety, and criminal justice. She has written about the impossible dream of a marijuana breathalyzer, the $50,000 bongs that weed moguls use to launder money, and the ways that the conflicts between state and federal marijuana law have forced sick people back into the unregulated medical circumstances of the late 19th century, before the FDA, when it was entirely unclear what a jar of medicine might actually contain.

Hear Vivian McPeak talk about Hempfest: what it its, why it's so important, and his vision of cannabis worldwide.

Cannabis as the cause of illness is our topic as Vivian McPeak speaks with Alternative Model, Cannabis Enthusiast and Activist Damsel W. Dank. Damsel suffered from arsenic poisoning from ingesting bad cannabis and she explains how she has handle treating the problem which Vivian knows all too well based on his own personal health. She takes us through how she first realized her issues and her mission to treat it.

Talking about cannabis program development, communication and implementation as Vivian McPeak speaks with Kris Morwood, the Director of Development of FOCUS (Foundation of Cannabis United Standards).FOCUS offers a range of services to assist with cannabis program development, communication and implementation, ongoing management and evaluation. FOCUS provides an impartial research, facilitation, training and program management resources for regulators, legislators, and non-governmental organizations. For cannabis businesses, FOCUS offers a complete quality management system to ensure product quality and safety, worker safety and continuous improvement. Our digital system brings the standards to life by linking standards requirements to operating procedures and worker training. Custom workflows automatically send reminders and track task completion. The management dashboard tracks open activity to completion.

Today on Hempresent our host Vivian Mcpeak is joined by Amanda Chicago Lewis, cannabis writer from Rolling Stone Magazine. Amanda reports and writes stories about cannabis, as it relates to policy, politics, science, economics, culture, race, public safety, and criminal justice. She has written about the impossible dream of a marijuana breathalyzer, the $50,000 bongs that weed moguls use to launder money, and the ways that the conflicts between state and federal marijuana law have forced sick people back into the unregulated medical circumstances of the late 19th century, before the FDA, when it was entirely unclear what a jar of medicine might actually contain. Amanda is particularly interested in public health, the influence of special interests, and the ways in which the documented racial disparities of drug law enforcement are being cemented into the details of legalization. She tries to tell the stories of representative stakeholders in order to hold those in power accountable and better inform and educate citizens, legislators, and other journalists.

Today on Hempresent David Borden joins our host Vivian Mcpeak. David Borden is founder and Executive Director of StoptheDrugWar.org. Borden played the leading role in pioneering use of the Internet for education and organizing in drug policy reform after founding DRCNet in late 1993. Borden oversaw the organization's work on the Higher Education Act Reform Campaign, an effort to repeal a federal law that denies students financial aid because of drug convictions, and has initiated programs including the John W. Perry Fund scholarship program and the Out from the Shadows international conference series. Borden has written over 160 editorials on drug policy, and publishes DRCNet's Prohibition in the Media blog. He earned an A.B. with honors in Astrophysical Sciences from Princeton University in 1988, and completed an M.M. in Jazz Composition from New England Conservatory in 1990. He is a native of Englewood, New Jersey, one of the first communities in the state to achieve racial integration in its school system. Borden is also a member of the Boards of Directors of Common Sense for Drug Policy and the Flex Your Rights Foundation, and of the Students for Sensible Drug Policy Council of Advisors.

This week is our 4-20 Spectacular as we are joined by Billy & Misha from MaryMart (Marijuana Shop on 6th Ave in Tacoma), and Levi and Cortland from Lyon Pride Music and Party Busses.  Also we catch up with Vivian McPeak, the founder of HempFest!

Today on Hempresent our host Vivian McPeak is joined by Brad Burge about the success of MAPS' Legalizing Psychedelic Therapy crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. Burge speaks about MAPS’ current psychedelic and marijuana research program, highlights the various accomplishments of MAPS’ crowdfunding efforts, and details the results and progress of MAPS’ clinical research into MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD. MAPS is a non-profit, private donation funded organization. They discuss how MAPS takes legal avenues for studies of controlled substances. They envision a world where psychedelics and marijuana are safely and legally available for beneficial uses, and where research is governed by rigorous scientific evaluation of their risks and benefits. They currently have an Indiegogo campaign for legalizing psychedelic medicine.

Today on Hempresent our host Vivian McPeak is joined by Danica Noble, the Coordinator for the NORML Women of Washington. She is Chair of the Antitrust, Consumer Protection, and Unfair Business Practices Section of the Washington State Bar Association. Ms. Noble graduated from Georgetown University Law Center and clerked in the US Virgin Islands. NORML Women of Washington is a women’s group dedicated to education and outreach on marijuana in the State of Washington. We also promote the NORMLization of marijuana by challenging the myths and stereotypes associated with its use, users, and supporters. We will fight to ensure that justice stays at the forefront as this movement becomes an industry. We are a collaborative group with many diverse backgrounds and interests.

Today on Hempresent our host Vivian McPeak is joined by John Inman. John walked out of the Clay County jail exhausted but determined. In a soft-spoken voice, he explained why he was arrested on marijuana charges and why he believes it was a wrongful arrest. The Clay County Sheriff's arrest report shows he had bags of marijuana, vials of oil, bongs and more. Both Inman and his daughter, Shae, are Medical Marijuana card holders. He said he prefers the organic form of the drug because the marijuana from the state-licensed dispensaries makes him sick. He was arrested on charges of intent to distribute or sell, a charge he denies. Cellphone pictures of his home shows how investigators went in and how the condition they left it. Shae, 20, was read her rights and arrested, but she was released. Ethan Dowdy is a neighbor and a friend of the family. Inman said he decided to buy his marijuana from the streets, he prefers the raw form of his prescribed medicine. He said his preference is driven by his concerns over the use of chemicals to process the marijuana sold in dispensaries. Inman said he's expressed his concerns to the Florida Department of Health before. He said he will fight the charges against him. Christopher Padgett with the Clay County Sheriff's office said Florida's medical marijuana laws are very clear. And according to the office of Medical Marijuana Florida law makes it illegal to buy your prescribed medicine from the streets.

Today on Hempresent our host Vivian McPeak is joined by Joie Leigh from Charm City Cannabis Connoisseurs. Charm city is dedicated to educating the community, breaking the stigma and offering a full line of Doctor backed CBD products to patients in need nationwide. Charm City Cannabis Connoisseurs is a team of activists and industry professionals in the Baltimore/DC area who passionately stay informed with Cannabis legislation, Cannabis business news, Medical findings, Product reviews, Dispensary information and more. Basically, there’s no end to their need to educate ourselves and the community about the health and industrial benefits of the amazing plant.

Today on Hempresent our host Vivian McPeak is joined by Mike Robinson Cancer Survivor, American Cannabis Compassion Alliance Founder, and Global Goodwill Ambassador. Mike Robinson has been known on Facebook for his strong opinions and sharing resources in Special Education, the worlds of Autism and Epilepsy, and especially now in Cannabis. The reason why has been outlined in stories done by Sue Rosen previously of his own recovery from both Epilepsy And now Hodgkin's Lymphoma. As a famous cannabis activist in California Mike tells his personal story of success and how one of the most studied plants in the world help save his life. Mike talked about taxes that were recently imposed on the sale of marijuana in California. He stated the taxes were so onerous they help fuel a black market which isn’t all that unsurprising if you think about it. Mike indicated what would help reduce confusion in the California marketplace would be deregulation.

Today on Hempresent our host Vivian Mcpeak is joined by Simpa Carter of The Durham city cannabis club. DCCC was founded on July 1st 2016 following the Product Earth expo in Peterborough by Simpa. He attended the event and subsequently met many of the inspiring people and like-minded individuals who've been in the cannabis activism scene for many years fighting to highlight the injustices, speak the truth about cannabis and work towards the relegalisation of cannabis here in the UK. Having discovered the existence of the UKCSC (United Kingdom Cannabis Social club) and speaking to its founder and other club administrators our Simpa decided to found DCCC just a week later. The early days of the club was focused on designing the clubs first the main logo, setting up our social media and researching and contacting other clubs and activists to find out what they were up to on the local and national level to see how DCCC should go about conducting its activism work and develop as a club.

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