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Graham Rigby - Finding a Solution to the Federal Hemp Ban: Episode 3

2026-08-3120:56

In part 3 of his new series, Finding a Solution to the Federal Hemp Ban, Jonathan Miller interviews Graham Rigby, President and CEO of the American Herbal Products Association. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What is the American Herbal Products Association and what is its mission?What does the term "dietary supplement" mean?Which kind of hemp products should be treated as dietary supplements? Which should not?Should impairing hemp products be treated as dietary supplements?What does robust regulation of hemp products look like?What can our listeners do to join in these efforts?

Christopher Lackner - Finding a Solution to the Federal Hemp Ban: Episode 2

2026-08-0320:43

In part 2 of his new series, Finding a Solution to the Federal Hemp Ban, Jonathan Miller interviews Christopher Lackner, Founder and President of the Hemp Beverage Alliance. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What is the Hemp Beverage Alliance and what is its mission?What the current marketplace for hemp beverages?What kind of regulation would you like for the hemp beverage industry, and how closely do that compare to alcohol?Should there be THC milligram limits on hemp beverages and if so, what would they be?What is your organization doing to prevent the hemp ban from taking effect? Which legislation do you support?What can our listeners do to join in these efforts?

Paige Figi - Finding a Solution to the Federal Hemp Ban Series: Episode 1

2026-07-2024:43

Jonathan Miller returns to the microphone to launch a new series: Finding a Solution to the Federal Hemp Ban. His first guest is Paige Figi, Executive Director for the Coalition for Access Now, and a storied champion of hemp and CBD for therapeutic use. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What's the story of your daughter Charlotte and how you became familiar with the therapeutic value of hemp and CBD?How did your personal experience develop into an advocacy role?Why does the McConnell/Harris prospective ban language deny therapeutic products to needy Americans?What's the right THC milligram limit for federal legislation?What are you doing to block the implementation of the prospective hemp ban in November?What can our listeners do to join in these efforts?

Ben Meggs and the Battle for Texas

2025-08-1118:27

Jonathan Miller interviews Ben Meggs, Co-founder and CEO of the Bayou City Hemp Company, about the continuing hemp battle in Texas. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: Who is behind the Bayou City Hemp Company, and what are the product lines that it sells?What happened during the regular session of the Texas General Assembly, and what role did Governor Abbott play?What is the status of legislation moving currently through the Texas legislature during the special session called by Gov. Abbott?With Democrats fleeing the state to stop redistricting, what are the prospects of any legislation passing during the special session?What is the long term future for hemp in Texas: robust regulation or a ban? What would regulation look like?

Justin Swanson and Federal Efforts to Ban Hemp

2025-06-1615:52

Jonathan Miller interviews Justin Swanson, President of the Midwest Hemp Council, about legislation being considered by the House Appropriations Committee that could ban most consumable hemp products. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What is the status of legislation being considered by the House Appropriations Committee that could ban most consumable hemp products?Why is the sponsor, subcommittee chairman Rep. Andy Harris, able to pass through controversial language with hearings or much objection?What are the prospects of this particular spending bill making it through both houses of Congress?What alternatives are the hemp industry proposing in lieu of the prohibition efforts?What pathways are available for hemp regulatory legislation?Are you bullish on the future of hemp in the US? What needs to happen for the industry to be successful?

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