Let's be Blunt with Montel

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...

In Part Two of this critical conversation on Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel Williams continues his deep dive with Steph Sherer, one of the most influential patient advocates in the world and the founder, Board President, and Executive Director of Americans for Safe Access.

Steph takes us back to 2002, when she launched ASA in the early days of the medical cannabis movement—at a time when patients faced criminalization, stigma, a...

On this episode ofLet’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with a true legend in the cannabis world, Dan Vinkovetsky—better known as Danny Danko. With nearly two decades atHigh Timesas Senior Cultivation Editor, Danny has been at the forefront of cannabis culture, education, and advocacy. From founding theHigh TimesSeed Bank Hall of Fame to judging more Cannabis Cups than anyone on the planet, his contributions to the industry ...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, we’re thrilled to welcome Beth Mathieu, a trailblazer in the cannabis industry and the powerhouse behind North Atlantic Seed Co, Dirty Bird Genetics, and Maine Clone Company. Since leaving her day job in 2012, Beth has been on a mission to revolutionize the cannabis space with her passion for plants, her dedication to transparency, and her commitment to building a community of growers ...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, we’re diving into the transformative power of cannabis with two trailblazers in the industry, Randi and Rob Sobel, the founders of WeedWorks. After witnessing the life-changing impact of medical cannabis on Randi’s mother, who suffered from MS, the Sobels dedicated their lives to educating seniors and veterans about the benefits of plant medicine. Through WeedWorks, they’re bridging th...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, we’re diving into a topic that deserves more attention: the intersection of cannabis, intimacy, and sexual health. Joining Montel is the trailblazing entrepreneur Tanya Griffin, founder of OOYES and OOYES THC—two innovative brands redefining how we think about wellness, pleasure, and connection.

Tanya’s career spans industries like MedTech, financial services, and consumer goods, but he...

This week on Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, we’re diving deep into the world of medical cannabis advocacy with a true pioneer, Steph Sherer. As the founder, Board President, and Executive Director of Americans for Safe Access (ASA), Steph has spent over two decades championing patient rights, shaping policy, and driving progress in the medical cannabis movement.

In this two-part conversation, Montel and Steph explore her journey from f...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and cannabis industry pioneer, David Downs. With over a decade of experience on the cannabis beat, David has shaped the way we understand the plant and its industry. From his groundbreaking reporting on vape safety—cited by the CDC and the New England Journal of Medicine—to his best-selling book Marijuana Harvest, Dav...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, we’re heading to the southern tip of Africa to explore the dynamic and evolving cannabis landscape in South Africa. Montel sits down with George Joubert, founder of Flourish Cannabis and a trailblazer in the South African cannabis industry. 

George shares his mission to empower marginalized communities, preserve Africa’s legendary landrace strains, and unlock the vast potential of canna...

In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, we’re diving into the latest cannabis and hemp news that’s making waves across the industry. From the controversial new federal hemp regulations that could reshape the market to groundbreaking health studies showing the cognitive benefits of cannabis use in older adults, we’ve got it all covered.

We’ll also explore the Trump administration’s potential move to reclassify marijuana as a S...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, we’re diving deep into the world of cannabis disinformation with strategic communications and media analyst, Madicyn Marinaro. Madicyn has dedicated her career to uncovering the patterns, tactics, and financial incentives behind fear-based narratives that echo the propaganda of Reefer Madness. From debunking myths about cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) and psychosis to exposing how ...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, we’re joined by Tom Raikes, the visionary founder of Seedsman, one of the most influential cannabis seed distributors in the world. 

Tom’s journey into the cannabis industry began with a degree in Agricultural Business Management and a passion for hemp as a health food ingredient. From humble beginnings to working alongside legendary breeders like David Watson, aka Sam the Skunkman, and...

In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, we’re diving into the latest cannabis news and developments shaping the industry, health, and culture. Montel covers groundbreaking research on cannabis formulations reducing dementia-related agitation, CBG’s potential to combat metabolic disorders, and new studies showing how cannabis can blunt back pain and improve sleep. 

We also explore the evolving cannabis job market, with emergin...

In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, we’re joined by Alex Anderson, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Skyworld, a New York-based cannabis brand deeply rooted in Indigenous tradition. A proud member of the Tuscarora Nation, Alex has built Skyworld as a living expression of ancestral wisdom, cultural resilience, and the enduring connection between people and the cosmos. From its name and colors to its cultivation philosop...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, we’re joined by Jeffrey Miller, a Peabody Award-winning documentarian turned cannabis industry trailblazer. As the CEO of HoneyProjects, Jeffrey is reshaping New Jersey’s cannabis market with a bold vision that champions small-batch craft cannabis, community connection, and wellness-focused innovation. From his groundbreaking documentary King Corn to leading award-winning ventures like...