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.
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.
Is Washington About to Criminalize Cannabis Seeds? | Laura Campanella
On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Laura Campanella, CEO and co-owner of Brothers Grimm Seeds, to unpack a little-known but potentially industry-shifting issue buried in proposed federal legislation: Section 781.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why Some Cannabis Users Get CHS — And Most Don’t with Dr. Codi Peterson
In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with pediatric pharmacist, clinical researcher, and patient-rights advocate Codi Peterson to explore one of the most discussed — and often misunderstood — topics in cannabis science: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS).
Rethinking Recovery: Harm Reduction, Mental Health & the CaliSober Movement with Quinn Lapeyre
On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Quinn Lapeyre, founder of CaliSober Recovery, a growing movement that’s challenging outdated ideas about recovery and creating inclusive, judgment-free spaces for people navigating substance use, trauma, and mental health.
15,000 Patients Later: What We’re Learning About Cannabis & Migraine Relief
Migraine is not just a headache — it’s one of the most disabling neurological conditions in the world. It steals time, productivity, and quality of life from millions of people. And despite decades of pharmaceutical innovation, far too many patients are still left searching for real relief.
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.
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.
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.
The Cannabis Identity Crisis with Anna Schwabe PhD
This week on Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, we go deep into the science behind the plant with one of the leading voices in cannabis genetics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Breaking Barriers, Changing Policy: Senator Connie Johnson Unfiltered
This week on Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with one of the true architects of modern cannabis reform: Senator Connie Johnson.
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.