In this episode of Everything Is Personal, Len explores the world of cannabis, culture, and media with a powerful conversation on truth and storytelling. From immigrant family struggles to breaking stigma, from hip hop and cooking to navigating bias in journalism, this story highlights the resilience and authenticity needed to make an impact. You’ll hear how a love for cannabis turned into a career in journalism, why unbiased reporting is harder than ever, and how AI, algorithms, and media platforms are reshaping the way we consume information.
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome & Guest Introduction
01:00 – Growing Up in Argentina
05:00 – Family Dynamics & Father’s Move to the U.S.
08:00 – Childhood Stories, Sports & Identity
11:00 – The Argentine Therapy Culture & Mother’s Influence
14:00 – First Encounters with Cannabis
19:00 – Early Hemp Advocacy & Curiosity
22:00 – Finding Storytelling & Writing as a Career
27:00 – First Byline & Breakthrough into Cannabis Journalism
31:00 – From Finance Writing to Cannabis Advocacy
34:00 – Global Hypocrisy of Cannabis Prohibition
37:00 – Journalism, Algorithms & the AI Dilemma
44:00 – Big Pharma, Medicine & Plant-Based Solutions
48:00 – Truth, Facts & the Role of Media Today
55:00 – Bias, News Consumption & Ground News
01:03:00 – Why Open Conversations Matter
01:05:00 – Music Questions: First & Last Concerts
01:08:00 – Top Albums & Desert Island Picks