The Evolution Of Hemp From Europe

Casper Leitch and his guests, Todd McCormick and Paul Stanford, discuss the historical significance of cannabis and its cultural impact, as well as its economic importance throughout history. They reflect on Jack Herer's book 'The Emperor Wears No Clothes', which revealed that cannabis played a crucial role in European industrial development before the invention of synthetic materials.

The Roots Of American Hemp

During the discussion about our European hemp roots, Todd and Paul express frustration that the prohibition of cannabis was not about the plant itself but a manipulation of the capitalist system to eliminate competition for large corporations. They also discuss the origins of the terms 'sativa' and 'indica' and the historical misunderstanding of marijuana prohibition laws in the 1930s stemming from the 1937 Marijuana Tax Act.

Tod McCormick shares his personal experience of serving five years in federal prison for growing medical marijuana after California changed its law, emphasizing the importance of re-educating the public about the history and versatility of cannabis.