In our second serious episode of the week, we're still discussing the highly controversial article about the cannabis community & the fines levied on our industry friends. We sit down with the author of said article, Thomas Mitchell of the Denver Westword, to discuss the policies in place that hinder the growth of our community. But before we dive into all that, we gotta get his take on Barbie v Oppenheimer (we're serious podcasters).We chat with Thomas about his history in the industry, how he found himself in Colorado and found himself in the cannabis space. After we get the basics, we start asking basic questions.. why did these folks get the fines? Why is it so difficult for cannabis industry to succeed? Why can't the consumption lounges gain more steam... all that and more. This guy knows his shit, which is refreshing because we definitely do not. Tune in, Follow Thomas on social channels (TomPettie) and read more of his work on the Denver Westword website!