This episode pulls no punches. It shines a glaring spotlight on the hypocrisy of a booming cannabis industry that coexists with a justice system still punishing people for the same plant. These are the real stories behind the stats—the human cost of prohibition, and the fight to end it. In this powerful and emotionally charged episode of The High Ya Doin Show, we take you to Washington D.C. for the Prisoners Day of Unity, an event bringing together pardoned and clemency-granted cannabis prisoners to raise awareness for the thousands still incarcerated for non-violent cannabis offenses. While corporations rake in profits and states collect taxes from legal cannabis, these voices remind us of the injustice still faced by those criminalized by outdated laws. We sit down with a lineup of deeply inspiring guests whose personal stories of survival, advocacy, and transformation embody the true spirit of this movement.

This week we’re joined by Shawn McCarron of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Cannabis Division for a conversation that bridges personal experience with professional advocacy. Shawn opens up about his first brush with cannabis — an unexpected moment at a Navy museum with his dad — and how hanging out with the breakdancing crowd later fueled his curiosity and love for the plant.

He takes us behind the scenes of the Teamsters’ growing efforts in Washington D.C., where they're pushing for stronger protections, better wages, and real benefits for cannabis workers across the country. Shawn also shares his path into the union movement, highlighting the challenges, victories, and the urgent need for labor rights within the evolving cannabis industry. Whether you're a consumer, a worker, or an advocate, this episode shines a light on how organized labor is reshaping the future of cannabis — one contract at a time.

In this special crossover episode, The High Ya Doin Show teams up with Cannasations with Kris for an unforgettable weekend at the 2025 NECANN Boston — one of the East Coast’s premier cannabis events. From exclusive interviews with NBA legend Gary Payton, to conversations with prolific East Coast cultivators reviving those classic earthy gas strains.

We also connect with cannabis tech startups pushing the boundaries and passionate activists spreading awareness to the masses. It’s a celebration of community, craft, and cannabis.