Buzz Kill: How Big Business Hijacked Cannabis Legalization

Send Bite Me a Text! What happens when profit-hungry corporations capture the cannabis legalization process? Michael DeVillaer, author of Buzz Kill The Corporatization of Cannabis, joins us for a sobering look at how legalization in Canada prioritized corporate interests over public health and social justice. This eye-opening conversation reveals how cannabis legalization followed the same problematic playbook used by the alcohol, tobacco, and pharmaceutical industries. Mike exposes the conflicts of interest that shaped Canada"s cannabis regulations and the troubling double standard in enforcement—where corporate actors caught with illegal cannabis faced mere slaps on the wrist while individuals received prison sentences for minor possession. As more jurisdictions consider cannabis legalization and legal psychedelics loom on the horizon, this conversation offers essential lessons in how we can build more effective and just drug policies that truly protect public health and promote social equity. Share this episode with someone you know who cares about these issues and join the discussion on creating better cannabis regulations. Find his book on Amazon or your local independent bookstore.  Stop lurking and start connecting—head to JoinBiteMe.com right now. Find a private community of cannabis growers, makers and lovers who are just as obsessed or curious as you are. Support the show Visit the website for full show notes, free dosing calculator, recipes and more.