Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis

In this episode of Joint Session, host Herb Barbot welcomes Scheril Murray Powell Esq. She is a Cannabis, Agricultural, Dietary Supplement, Trade, Psychedelic, and Regulatory Attorney as well as a High Times Top 100 Cannabis Influencer. Herb and Scheril explore the complex history of cannabis prohibition in New York, focusing on the racial and cultural influences that shaped its trajectory. Scheril discusses the medicinal use of cannabis before prohibition, the impact of jazz culture, and the economic implications of cannabis legislation. The discussion also highlights the role of immigration in shaping cannabis culture and the shift toward medical cannabis in New York State. This conversation explores the evolution of cannabis legalization, highlighting key historical moments such as the Hemp for Victory campaign during Prohibition, the role of medical professionals in advocating for cannabis, and the importance of social equity in cannabis legislation. Scheril also shares the challenges faced by marginalized communities in accessing the cannabis industry and offers recommendations for improving cannabis policy, particularly in New York.

Further Reading

- Trump Executive Order

- The White House Fact Sheet 

- Nominee Sara Carter 

- Texoma HIDTA Oklahoma Marijuana Report 2025.pdf

- Germany’s Cannabis Policies 

- FBI denies Delaware Request

- People of MI vs Jeffery Scott Armstrong

- People of IL vs Redmond

- Dasheeda Dawson Resignation 

Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis is produced by Herb Barbot, with executive production and marketing by Simlev Media.

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