Blunt Discussion

Yas talks to celebrity designer and famous entrepreneur Etu Evans about his new 'infused' topical line. Check it out!

Blunt discussion talks to Harlem native, John Gilstrap, Chief Operating Officer of Hudson Hemp Co/Treaty Botanicals. Hudson Hemp is an association of farmers located in New York’s Hudson Valley. They focus on regenerative agriculture and soil science to cultivate our organic sun grown hemp. They partner with leaders in the industry to process their harvest into top quality hemp oil distillate and isolate. John has over 25 years of experience in the private and public sector. John served as special adviser to New York Governor Cuomo’s Small Farmer task force for 2 years in his former role as EVP of Business Development for New York State. Previous positions include Vice President at JP Morgan Chase Bank UK, Senior Director Marketing at Time Warner Music Group, Senior Vice President at Mercury Public Strategies LLC and CEO / Founder of UBM, Inc a property management business in NYC. He holds a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College, and MBA in Management of Organizations/Marketing from Columbia Business School.

Blunt discussion talks to the makers of Make and Bake Way! They’re the guys from around the way that like to stay high and fly. They’re from Bushwick and they simply like to promote cannabis. With that said they decided to design fun simple basic pieces that represent our brand while representing where we’re from! They share their gear by creating exclusive pop up shops through out the NYC metro area and now they’re getting ready to take their FreeSmoke Tour across the country and World Wide!

Blunt discussion talks to Jade Norfleet of Hipie Treats. With the love of Cannabis in mind, Hipie Treats was created in 2017 to spread the joyous pleasures of the miraculous plant. Our all-natural products offer potent, tasty medicinal alternatives to a discerning yet experienced tribe of enthusiast.

HIGH DELIGHTS is a catering company that specializes in cannabis extraction and infusion to make everyday meals, drinks and desserts. 

Internationally known for his products, Mr. Piece Maker talks to Yas about his business and related industries. He keeps it real! 

Blunt discussion talks to Kassandra Frederique, NYS Director of Drug Policy Alliance about the state of MARIJUANA in NYS and the process to legalization today. Host Yas Hurston does her first "Street Interview" with Jon as he shares how marijuana has significantly changed the life of his loved one.

During our stay in Los Angeles, Blunt discussion sat down with a few dynamic leaders in the cannabis industry. First, Blunt discussion had the pleasure of talking to Cat Packer, the first Executive Director of the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation. Next was Raymond Hamlin, founding partner of the largest African-American owned law firm in the State of New Jersey: Hunt, Hamlin and Ridley. Last but certainly not least, we bring closure to our trip with New Jersey Minority Alliance (NJMA) President Dana Rone. NJMA played a critical role in ensuring social equity of minorities in the cannabis industry is in New Jersey's adult use legislation. Also we must not forget "Term of the Day"!

Listen to Yas Hurston host the first show of Blunt discussion!! This premiere brings you the reason why marijuana is prohibited. Yes, we go back to "Reefer Madness". An interview with California Minority Alliance's Virgil Grant and ACLU-NJ's Amol Sihna. We catch them both after the NJS Legislature's Recreational Marijuana hearing in Jersey City. Lastly, our very own Yana gives us this week's Term of the Day.

Are you ready for a blunt discussion about cannabis?