Jack Herer and Captain Ed take Time 4 Hemp
Host, Casper Leitch and his guest, Willie Nelson.
The Founding Fathers of Hemp
Step into hemp history with this rare and inspiring interview featuring Jack Herer, author of ‘The Emperor Wears No Clothes’, and his closest ally, Captain Ed Adair. In this unforgettable audio podcast of Time 4 Hemp, Jack and Ed share the incredible story of how they met and co-founded HEMP (Help End Marijuana Prohibition) – the first pro-hemp organization dedicated to educating the world about the plant’s untapped potential.
Discover how their tireless efforts to spread the truth about hemp’s use for paper, fiber, fuel, food, and medicine earned them the title “Founding Fathers of the Hemp Movement” by High Times Magazine.
If you’re passionate about cannabis, sustainability, or the roots of today’s hemp revolution, this episode is a must-listen. Hear directly from the pioneers who sparked a global movement!
Segment Overview
How Casper Leitch Met Jack Herer
Casper recounts being recruited by cannabis legend Jack Herer to help manage his office in the late 1980s. He initially resisted, enjoying his job at a sign supply shop. The turning point? When Jack’s friend, Captain Ed, offered him a weekly ounce of cannabis - that's when Casper decided he could start right away.
Interview with Jack Herer and Captain Ed
They reflect on the origins of the hemp movement, recalling early organizing efforts, petitions, and massive public resistance. Both stress how their mission evolved from “just wanting to get high” to environmental and civil rights activism. Jack tells how he wrote The Emperor Wears No Clothes to expose truths about hemp, and how they faced censorship—even police seizing his typewriter!
Voting Rights and Jury Nullification
advocate for greater public participation in voting, proposing jury nullification education so jurors can resist unjust cannabis laws. Emphasis on restoring the public’s constitutional rights in courtrooms and ballots.
Why Legalizing Hemp Matters
Hemp is focused on not just as a plant, but as a solution to global environmental, industrial, and economic challenges.
Hemp for fuel, clothing, and building materials
Agricultural benefits for American farmers
Reducing dependence on fossil fuels and imported oil
Saving forests and reducing pesticide use
