We sit down with Kat Murti, Executive Director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), during the historic DEA hearing in Arlington, Virginia, examining the proposed rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. Kat explains why moving cannabis to Schedule III may acknowledge its medical value but still falls far short of meaningful reform. The conversation explores the difference between rescheduling and full federal descheduling, the ongoing consequences of cannabis prohibition, and why thousands of people remain incarcerated for non-violent cannabis offenses while legal dispensaries continue to expand across the country.

We also discuss the mission of SSDP, the unintended harms created by prohibition, the confusing patchwork of cannabis laws across the United States, and the political forces that continue to slow meaningful reform. Kat shares why grassroots organizing, student activism, and direct engagement with elected officials remain some of the most powerful tools for changing drug policy. If you've ever wondered what meaningful cannabis reform really looks like or why the War on Drugs continues to affect so many lives. This conversation offers an honest and thought-provoking look at the road still ahead.

The gang breaks down the Week 19 THC-A percentages on Rythm's Lemon Fresh, and CommCan's Cookies Blueberry Caviar and Strawberry Daze... a mix of rec-market Massachusetts strains. Trevor, Ricky, Kalibe, and Ryan sample the buds blind before revealing the official Light Lab 3 results, giving their straight-up opinions based on smell, taste, and experience. Your submissions determined the contenders—now hear the fellas decide which one actually smokes the best.

In this powerful episode, cannabis entrepreneur and activist Travis Cullen shares his remarkable journey from serving eight years in federal prison for marijuana offenses to becoming the owner of a fully licensed recreational cannabis dispensary in the very community where he was once arrested. Travis discusses the challenges of rebuilding his life after incarceration, earning one of Minnesota's first social equity cannabis licenses, and using his success to advocate for those still serving lengthy sentences for non-violent cannabis offenses. He takes listeners inside his recent efforts in Washington, D.C., where he met with lawmakers and helped organize events pushing for clemency, pardons, and meaningful criminal justice reform.

The conversation shines a light on individuals such as Edwin Rubis and Parker Coleman, whose stories highlight the lasting human cost of cannabis prohibition. Travis also addresses federal cannabis policy, rescheduling efforts, and the contradictions between state legalization and federal enforcement. More than a story of redemption, this episode is a call to action, examining what true justice looks like in an industry generating billions of dollars while many remain behind bars for the same plant.