Let's be Blunt with Montel

When we talk about first responders, we celebrate their bravery—but rarely discuss the invisible toll the job takes.

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Firefighters and emergency personnel are routinely exposed to trauma, chronic stress, sleep disruption, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Too often, the culture around first response demands toughness over healing—and silence over support.

In this powerful epi...

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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, flav...

#LetsBeBluntWithMontel #MontelWilliams #Medical AccessFor 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 unpac...

#LetsBeBluntWithMontel What happens when lawmakers trying to regulate intoxicating THC products accidentally target the very foundation of American agricultural innovation?

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.

As the leader o...

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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.

Long before dispensaries became mainstream, Peron and a community of activists in...

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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.

In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with cannabis scientist Kyle Boyar to ...

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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.

Max’s journey started behind the counter as a budtender, where he learned firsthand what c...

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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.

Drying and curing determine everything.

Flavor....

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).

Codi brings a unique perspective to the conversation, bridging clinical healthcare, public policy, and cannabis research. As a board member of Ameri...

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.

In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, I sit down with one of the most respected neurologists in the country, Dr. Laszlo Mechtler — Pre...

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.

Launched in April 2025, Cannatela has quickly gained traction across New York ...

In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Katherine Golden, RN, one of the leading pioneers in the rapidly growing field of cannabis nursing and cannabinoid medicine.

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 nationa...

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 su...

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.

Montel sits down with Dr. Anna Schwabe — cannabis geneticist, researcher, educator, and Chief Science Officer at True Cut — for a conversation that challenges some of the biggest myths in today’s marketplace. From misleading strain names to inflated THC numbers, Dr. Schwabe explains why much of w...

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.

Larry shares his perspective on New York’s troubled cannabis rollout, the barriers facing small businesses and legacy operators, and why overregulation is pushing entrepreneu...

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.

Legalization has spread across the country, yet arrests continue. Communities are still paying the price. And the plant that launched a grassroots civil rights mo...

Award-winning filmmakers Mark Schulze and Patty Mooney join Montel for an unforgettable conversation about storytelling, stigma, and the global journey 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 p...

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.

Owen’s journey began behind the scenes at the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, where his work producing cannabis edibles for medical patients led to his arrest in 2009—and ultimately to a constitutional challenge that ...

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.

A fourth-generation Oklahoman and trailblazing policymaker, Senator Johnson has spent more than 40 years in public service breaking barriers and driving change. She made history as the first African American woman nominated to the U.S. Senate from Oklahoma and has been a relentless champion for...