Fan favorite Crista Eggers, Executive Director of Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, returns to discuss the legal and regulatory hurdles facing Nebraska’s new medical cannabis program following last year’s voter-approved initiatives. She provides updates on ongoing litigation, concerns with emergency regulations, and efforts to ensure access aligns with the law. In this episode, we also honor the life and advocacy of past guest on the show Sgt. Benjamin Marksmeier, a decorated veteran and tireless supporter of medical cannabis in Nebraska.

Ben, this episode is dedicated to you and all veterans whose lives could have been saved with this medicine 🕊️💚 Listen to our original interview with Ben Marksmeier: youtu.be/_ZDuECpWa_0

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Serious Update on Medical C*nnabis Policy in Nebraskans🌿⚕️

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Becky Gould, Executive Director of Nebraska Appleseed, joins the show to break down recent changes to federal programs like SNAP and Medicaid, the impact of immigration enforcement in Nebraska, and how state-level policy is shaping access to healthcare, food, and housing. She also shares Appleseed’s work in the legislature, including wins on benefit access and youth protections, and reflects on what sustained civic engagement can achieve.

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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill v. Nebraska w/ Becky Gould, Nebraska Appleseed

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Impact of Medical Research Cuts in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill | UNMC Interim Chancellor Dr. Dele Davies

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