Let's be Blunt with Montel

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What happens after a patient gets a medical cannabis recommendation?

For millions of patients, that's where the real struggle begins.

In this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Gil Luxenbourg, one of the world's pioneering medical cannabis advocates. Known as Patient #7 in Israel, Gil received the seventh medical cannabis license ever issued by the Israe...

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What happens when you've served your sentence—but technology never stops watching?

In this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with Seth Ferranti—author, documentary filmmaker, founder of Gorilla Convict, and one of the most recognizable voices in criminal justice reform.

Seth spent 21 years in federal prison for nonviolent drug offenses durin...

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From federal cannabis reform and DEA rescheduling to hemp regulations, groundbreaking medical research, veterans' access, and the evolving legal landscape, there's no shortage of headlines—but what do they actually mean for patients and consumers?

In this special solo episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel Williams breaks down the week's biggest cannabis news stories wi...

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As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, one challenge remains constant: helping patients, consumers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers separate fact from fiction.

On this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel welcomes back Randi and Robert Sobel, founders of WeedWorks Consulting, to discuss how they're working to make cannabis education more accessible, cre...

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As the United States stands on the brink of one of the biggest federal policy shifts in more than 50 years, the future of an entire industry is being written by entrepreneurs willing to bet on what's next.

In this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Emmy Award-winning television producer turned entrepreneur Shavon Sullivan Wright, founder of The Grass Cab, a bout...

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What happens after the uniform comes off?

In this powerful episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with retired U.S. Navy Chief Ryan "Chief" Johnson to discuss the often-overlooked challenges veterans face after military service—from losing a sense of purpose to navigating chronic pain, alcohol dependence, and prescription medications.

R...

#MontelWilliams #PlantScience #CultivationScience What separates great cannabis from great marketing?

This week on Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with agricultural scientist, cultivation expert, and cannabis executive Dr. Brad Fausett for a fascinating conversation about the science behind the plant.

With more than 25 years of cultivation experience spanning Amsterdam's underground grow scene to today's large-sca...

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When Laganja Estranja first appeared on Let's Be Blunt with Montel, she was already a cultural force. But this return visit reveals a new chapter—one defined by authenticity, entrepreneurship, and ownership.

In this candid conversation, Montel and Laganja explore her journey from RuPaul's Drag Race fan favorite to global performer, advocate, and business owner. They di...

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For decades, Rob Van Dam thrilled audiences around the world with a revolutionary in-ring style that changed professional wrestling forever. From his legendary run in ECW to becoming WWE Champion and one of the most recognizable athletes in sports entertainment, RVD built a career by pushing his body beyond limits most people can barely imagine.
 

But what happe...

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 ...

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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 c...

#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 Buye...

#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 le...

#MedicalCannabis #CannabisHistory #JoinTheClub

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 ac...

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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 cann...

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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 learne...

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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 e...

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 boa...

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. Las...