The Friendly Stranger
Listen now
Description
It took decades of activism to make cannabis legal in Canada. On this episode, Shauna sits down with Robin Ellins, a Toronto man who dedicated his life and business to legalization. Together, Ellins and Shauna describe the long, strange road to legalization, work to debunk some of those stoner stereotypes and take you inside The Friendly Stranger, the finest head shop—sorry, cannabis culture shop.
More Episodes
The Gravy Train is a special, eight-part narrative podcast from the Frequency Podcast Team that explores the tragic life and enduring legacy of Toronto's notorious mayor Rob Ford.Hosted by Jordan Heath-Rawlings, and featuring dozens of interviews from key players, the series tells the inside...
Published 10/17/19
Published 10/17/19
This episode originally aired on The Big Story. To be fair, they do force it closed. But then it reopens. Sometimes the very same day. So why, nine months after legalization, can police and the City of Toronto not manage to keep CAFE's dispensary doors shut? And why is it worth the monumental...
Published 07/26/19