Johnny has been endorsed by Suncoast NORML for his policy positions on criminal justice reform and the need to improve the patient experience in Florida's medical marijuana system. Jump in the Rotation this Sunday at 11am to hear more...

As CEO of Kush.com, John Lynch brings 25 years of experience in the world's top beverage brands and a lifelong passion for creating and marketing safe and effective products consumers can trust. Despite the public’s growing recognition of the benefits of cannabis and hemp products, the industry continues to be an extremely challenging sector, facing obstacles from continuously changing state and federal regulations, outdated stigmas, and a broad range of quality, transparency, and availability of products. Amidst these challenges, John’s extensive CPG experience launching and leading some of the world’s most recognizable brands at Coca-Cola, as well as his entry into the cannabis tech space at PAX Labs, created the foundation on which Kush.com can continue to evolve into the fastest-growing and most reliable marketplace of safe and effective products that improve people’s lives. Under John’s leadership, Kush.com’s highly curated network benefits from his unmatched CPG experience, extensive network, and uncompromising dedication to his consumers, blazing a new path to market for cannabis innovators as the premier marketplace for safe, reliable, and available CBD and hemp-related products including beverages, edibles, topicals, and vaping products.

Nate Douglas became the youngest elected official in Orange County History. Elected to the Soil & Water Conservation District Board in 2020, Nate fought to protect vital waterways and forests while Desantis and his administration relentlessly stripped away the local community’s rights and freedoms to choose. Nate is a Gen-Z candidate who believes in fighting to grow the economy by empowering local businesses, protecting the environment, ensuring world class education for all, and amplifying the community’s voice when it comes to vital issues like women’s healthcare. After seeing the impact of inaction in the face of continued problems and the recent Congressional victory of Maxwell Frost, Nate heard the call to run. He is now asking residents of District 37 who want change to knock doors, make phone calls, and donate to his campaign for a brighter future for Floridians. Learn more and to get involved visit NateForFlorida.com.

Andrew DeAngelo is a unique leader who builds organizations from the ground up. He is the co-founder of Harborside Inc., a publicly traded cannabis company. He is a co-founder of the non-profit, Last Prisoner Project. And he is the co-founder of the California Cannabis Industry Association trade organization. In addition, Andrew is one of the few people to have owned and operated cannabis companies in the legacy, medical, and adult-use markets on both coasts of the United States.

From 2016-2021, Justin was the federal lobbyist for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), the nation's largest and longest-running marijuana advocacy group. Prior to joining NORML, Justin served as a legislative aide in the Virginia State Senate, where he drafted the first marijuana reform legislation introduced in the chamber, a precursor to the Commonwealth legalizing marijuana in 2021. In addition to his policy reform efforts, Justin has more than a decade of electoral campaign experience, managing federal, state, and local races across the country. He currently runs Better Organizing to Win Legalization / BOWL PAC to bring together political actors of all stripes to unite for comprehensive marijuana policy reform at the federal level. He is additionally a partner at the firms Useful Strategies and Unfiltered Media.

This week we have the prestigious attorney Haydee Oropesa on the show. As an attorney she has a strong legal ethic. She hosts the show, Florida You Judge, to provide commentary on the judiciary, criminal justice system issues, and politics. Lets talk pot with Haydee

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Tom Quigley is a passionate entrepreneur and advocate for the wellness industry, with a proven track record of success in telecommunications. As the founder of the Florida Cannabis Coalition and Green Carpet events, Tom has been a driving force in the cannabis movement, donating his time and resources to support numerous initiatives, including the Amendment 2 initiative in Florida to legalize cannabis. He is also a major supporter of The Battlefield Project and the Field to Healed Project, which is focused on helping veterans with PTSD through the use of cannabis. With 17 years of experience in telecom, Tom has a wealth of knowledge in business strategy and development. He was a founding member of the American Prepaid Phone Card Association and has advised many companies on strategy and provided a connection to his vast network. Tom is particularly passionate about helping companies franchise their concepts or raise capital, leveraging his extensive experience and expertise to ensure their success.

Al Bryne is the co-founder for Veterans for Medical Cannabis Access and the Author of "For Country and Cannabis".

David is perhaps best known for his writings and thought-leadership on cannabis branding and marketing. His writings have been featured in various prestigious publications. He’s currently working on his second book titled, “Cannabis vs Marijuana” scheduled to release in Fall 2023. As Founder of the Branding Bud Consulting Group, he now consults on many aspects of legal cannabis to those both currently in the industry and to those wanting to enter it.

Steve Edmonds is a Florida native and holds a Masters degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida. He has been a water resource advocate all of his life and began studying hemp in the late 1980’s. An active participant in local politics, Edmonds has served on Oviedo’s Land Planning Agency, Seminole Natural Lands Committee and has been a Supervisor for the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District. While managing a state-wide attorney general campaign, Steve developed and introduced Hemp4Water. This is an educational campaign designed to generate discussion on the economic and environmental possibilities of hemp and suggest a use for those possibilities. Most recently, with the changes in policy and hemp laws in the state of Florida Steve has switched from activism to action and is focusing almost entirely on developing Hemp4Water’s research and the over all industry as a consultant owning and operating Native Hemp Solutions, National Hemp, and Seed to Stable.

Florida's State House District 35 is having a special election. Representing parts of Orange and Osceola county, the seat has been vacated due to the incumbent taking a job as president of South Florida State College. Tom Keen has stepped up to represent the people of this district. Tom now works in the high-tech training and simulation industry for an aerospace company in Orlando, as a Principal Business Development Manager. Tom currently serves on the Board of Directors of Friends of Fisher House Orlando. He also serves on the City of Orlando Citizen’s Police Review Board. Let's see how he feels about marijuana!

Jacob McMaster currently serves as the State Policies Manager for NORML, after first joining the organization as an intern in 2020. During his time with the organization, he has been responsible for generating tens of thousands of letters to lawmakers in support of cannabis reform across the nation, has authored numerous articles examining the effects of marijuana-related legislation across the country, and developed a strong network of legislators, activists, and like-minded organizations that he closely collaborates with on a regular basis.

Jacob McMasters might not come on today but Mike will probably come on. We need employee protection for MMJ!

What a better way to discuss home grow than to have Moriah Barnhart on, who is the founder of Wise a Florida home grow initiative, and we will also be sampling some delicious cannabis pairing wine with Canna Vinus!

Lets be honest, the good doctor cleaned house at the Cannabis Action Awards! He won like four different awards! Today Doctor Joseph Rosado jumps into the Rotation with a presentation of Delta 8 THC!

Join us as we commemorate some cannabis greats!

In the mood for an old school rotation? We are! Lets talk cannabis legalization and upcoming events!

It is the end of session and we need to take a moment, as we always do, and wonder wtf happened with Florida politics. Barney Bishop debated our Executive Director a while back and should offer an interesting and maybe even an opposing view point to our typical views and stances! He is a hell of a sport thought and is willing to debate till the end!

Dude smoked a lot of weed in Amsterdam and he took some great shots!