In this episode of The Cole Memo, Cole speaks with Luke from Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) about President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on potentially rescheduling cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3. Luke shares why he believes marijuana should remain Schedule 1, citing concerns over corporate influence, public health, and the federal scheduling system’s criteria. The conversation covers Trump’s shifting tone on medical marijuana, potential tax benefits for the industry under Schedule 3, and what rescheduling could mean for state trigger laws and federal regulations. Whether you agree or disagree, this discussion offers a direct look at an opposing viewpoint in the ongoing national debate over cannabis policy. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2025/08/11/e226/
