Dr. Igor Grant, MD, Director of the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research, was featured on KPBS’ podcast “Midday Edition” on April 20, or “4/20,” to discuss the cultural and historical significance of the date and the current landscape of cannabis in the United States.
The episode explored how April 20 became an unofficial cannabis holiday, its activist roots, and its place in popular culture today. It also marked 30 years since California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana, with Dr. Grant offering perspective on the current state of cannabis research and how the field has evolved.
Note: The discussion with Dr. Grant starts at 19:10.
Listen here.