The Green Brief
The Green Brief
Podcast Description
The Green Brief is a monthly podcast developed to deliver the real story behind cannabis law and policy in Oklahoma and beyond. Hosted by Mason Pain of Gies Law Firm, it features unfiltered conversations with attorneys, organizers and industry insiders on compliance, reform, enforcement and the fight for access.
If you’re navigating the cannabis space or pushing for change, this podcast brings you the context, strategy and voices that matter.
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This podcast delves into various topics related to cannabis legislation, including compliance, enforcement, and advocacy for patient rights. Notable episodes discuss critical issues like homegrown rights, employment protections, and the economic implications of policies such as State Question 837 in Oklahoma, which aims to reform cannabis laws and ensure broader access.
The Green Brief is a monthly podcast developed to deliver the real story behind cannabis law and policy in Oklahoma and beyond. Hosted by Mason Pain of Gies Law Firm, it features unfiltered conversations with attorneys, organizers and industry insiders on compliance, reform, enforcement and the fight for access.
If you’re navigating the cannabis space or pushing for change, this podcast brings you the context, strategy and voices that matter.
In this first episode of The Green Brief Podcast, host Mason Pain interviews Jed Green, Director of ORCA, about State Question 837—a proposed constitutional amendment that would reform cannabis laws in Oklahoma.
Together, they explore the lessons from previous state questions, the importance of protecting patient rights under the Constitution, and the need for streamlined, clear regulations. The conversation highlights critical issues like homegrow protections, employment rights, search and seizure reforms, and fair access for pregnant patients and parents.
Mason and Jed also discuss the broader economic and social impact of cannabis legalization in Oklahoma, the importance of education in overcoming stigma, and the future of a well-regulated cannabis market.
Get involved in the SQ 837 campaign at orca4ok.com
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cannabis Advocacy in Oklahoma
03:05 Lessons from Previous State Questions
06:05 The Importance of Constitutional Reform
08:52 Protecting Medical Cannabis Access
12:07 Streamlining Regulations and Possession Limits
14:57 Balancing Rights and Public Safety
17:51 General Protections in State Question 837
21:03 Addressing Employment Rights and Medical Recommendations
23:56 The Impact on Pregnant Patients
38:26 Protecting Pregnant Women and Parents
42:00 The Role of Education in Cannabis Policy
45:24 Home Grow Rights and Cannabis Access
51:55 Strengthening Search and Seizure Protections
53:36 Clarifying Licensure Rights in Cannabis Use
59:15 Financial Implications of State Question 837
01:13:24 Transforming Perceptions of Cannabis
01:16:11 Addressing Reefer Madness Propaganda
01:19:17 Regulatory Challenges and Community Impact
01:24:36 Navigating the Future of Cannabis Legislation
01:32:54 Hope for the Cannabis Industry’s Future
01:39:00 Getting Involved in the Campaign for Change
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