We Don’t Want Legalization—We Want Decriminalization ft. Luna Stower

Cannabis started as a movement, not just a business. But as legalization expanded, the industry found itself caught between profit and purpose, struggling under massive overregulation and taxation. So how do we get back on track? For over 11 years, Luna Stower has been on the front lines—fighting for safe access, patient rights, and the end of prohibition. While many have lost steam, her relentless passion and advocacy have never wavered. She has worked to bridge the gap between activism and industry, ensuring that cannabis remains accessible, ethical, and true to its roots. This week, we sit down with Luna Stower to discuss: • The real challenges of legalization and what’s holding progress back • Why patient access must come first • How small actions can create big change in the industry "We Don’t Want Legalization—We Want Decriminalization ft. Luna Stower" Simplecast: https://the-dime-177afd40.simplecast.com/episodes/we-dont-want-legalizationwe-want-decriminalization-ft-luna-stower Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/36tD42YAPeY4yFMDppo5sv?si=IJv3-TVrQ7-3kvPX1ZXyzg Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-dont-want-legalization-we-want-decriminalization/id1540199573?i=1000698021311 Chapters 00:00 - 03:31Introduction to Luna Stower and Cannabis Roots 03:31 - 08:43 Optimism vs. Reality in Cannabis 08:43 - 12:56 Activism and Advocacy in Cannabis Legislation 12:56 - 14:43 Navigating Cannabis Conversations in Society 14:43 - 17:57 The Unique Classification of Cannabis 17:57 - 20:14 The Conspiracy Against Cannabis 20:14 - 22:29 The Role of Activism in Cannabis Legislation 22:29 - 23:24 Cannabis as a Catalyst for Broader Social Change 23:24 - 24:24 The Importance of Speaking Up 24:24 - 25:33 Descheduling Cannabis: A Call to Action 25:33 - 26:57 The Prison Industrial Complex and Cannabis 26:57 - 28:52 Economic Impact of Cannabis Legalization 28:52 - 29:11 Racism and Cannabis: A Lens on Society 29:11 - 30:37 Challenges Facing the Cannabis Industry 30:37 - 32:53 Vaping Safety and Regulation 32:53 - 34:08 Patient Access and Rights 34:08 - 38:22 Long-term Safety of Vaping 38:22 - 42:01 Global Cannabis Perspectives 42:01 - 43:55 Consumption Lounges: A New Experience 43:55 - 44:38 Activism and Community Engagement Guest Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/lunastower/ https://www.lunastower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/luna_stower https://x.com/lunastower https://www.instagram.com/getispire/ Our Links: Bryan Fields on Twitter Kellan Finney on Twitter The Dime on Twitter At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. 8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here: https://www.8threv.com/monthly-report/ 🎥 YouTube: The Dime 📸 Instagram: The Dime