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Cannabis Has A Consistency Problem - Here’s The Fix | Daniel Cook

What if the cannabis experience you think you’re buying… isn’t actually what ends up in the product?

As the cannabis industry matures, one of its biggest challenges isn’t potency—it’s consistency.

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Daniel Cook, CEO of True Terpenes, for a fascinating conversation about the science behind aroma, flavor, and why so much of what makes cannabis unique can be lost during processing.

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Cannabis Legalization Failed These Patients | Ted Smith on the Fight for Medical Access

For decades, cannabis advocates fought for legalization under the promise that patients would finally be protected.

So why is one of Canada’s oldest medical cannabis compassion clubs now fighting for survival?

On this powerful episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with legendary cannabis activist Ted Smith, founder of the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, to unpack a legal and political battle that could redefine medical cannabis access across North America.

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The Untold Story Behind Legal Cannabis in America | Kip Andersen

In this powerful episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with acclaimed documentary filmmaker Kip Andersen to discuss his groundbreaking new film Join the Club — the untold story of activist Dennis Peron, the AIDS crisis, and the fight that changed cannabis laws in America forever.

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Is Cannabis Being Misunderstood with Kyle Boyar

Cannabis is back in the headlines — but not for the reasons you might expect.

From alarming stories about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) to growing concerns around contamination and product safety, the public conversation is getting louder… but not necessarily clearer.

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The End of Potency Chasing: Max Vansluys

The cannabis industry is growing up — and so are its consumers.

In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Max Vansluys, President of Dialed In Gummies, to explore the evolution of edibles from high-THC novelty items to carefully crafted, full-spectrum experiences.

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Why Post-Harvest Processing Matters in Cannabis

Most cannabis conversations focus on how the plant is grown.

Almost no one talks about what happens after.

In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with inventor and engineer David Sandelman, co-founder of Cannatrol, to break down the most overlooked — and arguably most critical — stage in cannabis: post-harvest processing.

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Gourmet Cannabis: The Cannatela Story

What happens when Italian gourmet chocolate meets modern plant-based innovation?

In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with Lou Agresta and Mark Weinberg, the co-founders of Cannatela, a groundbreaking brand that’s redefining the edible category with the first-of-its-kind spreadable infused chocolate and hazelnut treat.

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How Cannabis Nurses Are Changing Patient Care | Katherine Golden

With nearly 30 years of experience in the healthcare system, Katherine has spent the last decade helping bridge the gap between traditional medicine and evidence-based cannabis therapeutics. She is the Founder and CEO of LEAF411, a national nurse-led organization that provides trusted cannabis education and guidance for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals seeking credible information about the safe use of legal cannabis.

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Staying Blunt About Home Grow

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, we turn the spotlight away from corporations and lobbyists — and toward the everyday grower. As policy pressure builds across New England, including a potential ballot initiative in Massachusetts that could restrict existing home grow rights — and similar conversations emerging in Maine — one group is feeling the impact more than most: home cultivators and the independent shops that support them.

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Legal Cannabis, Broken System with Larry Sharpe

This week on Let’s Be Blunt, Montel sits down with Larry Sharpe, Libertarian candidate for Governor of New York, for a candid conversation about why legalization alone isn’t enough—and how broken implementation can hurt the very people reform was meant to help.

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Steve DeAngelo and the Unfinished Revolution

This week on Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with one of the true pioneers of the modern legalization movement — activist, entrepreneur, and Harborside co-founder Steve DeAngelo — for a conversation that goes beyond policy and straight to the heart of justice.

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NECTARBALL: The Story of Cannabis

With more than four decades of documentary filmmaking behind them, Mark and Patty have captured everything from extreme adventure to deeply human social issues. Their latest project, NECTARBALL: The Story of Cannabis, is a sweeping, award-winning film that explores the plant’s history, culture, healing potential, and the real people whose lives have been transformed by it — veterans, medical patients, advocates, and pioneers pushing for safe access and justice.

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The Case That Changed Cannabis Forever

This week on Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with pioneering cannabis activist and author Owen Smith for a powerful, firsthand look at one of the most consequential legal battles in global cannabis history.

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Patient Cannabis Rights Under Pressure: Steph Sherer Part 2

In Part Two of this critical conversation on Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel Williams continues his deep dive with Steph Sherer, one of the most influential patient advocates in the world and the founder, Board President, and Executive Director of Americans for Safe Access.

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