Vivian McPeak

Vivian McPeak is a Seattle-based social justice activist, media personality, and writer. Vivian spent nearly three decades as the president of Seattle Events, a Non-Profit Organization, producer of the Seattle HEMPFEST®, the world’s largest annual cannabis policy reform rally. The recipient of the High Times Magazine 2012 Lester Grinspoon Lifetime Achievement Award and DOPE Magazine 2016 Emery Award for lifetime achievement, in 2016 Vivian was named one of the “50 Most Influential People” by Seattle Magazine. Vivian has appeared on numerous television and cable news networks, including FOX News, CNN, & NBC. McPeak is the host of Hempresent, a weekly radio podcast on Cannabis Radio with listeners on multiple continents.

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Washington State Cannabis Legalization and Its Regulatory Hurdles

Listen to “Washington State Cannabis Legalization and Its Regulatory Hurdles” on Spreaker. Discussing Washington State…

The Case Against Naturopathic Doctor Kathleen Naughton

Listen to “The Case Against Naturopathic Doctor Kathleen Naughton” on Spreaker. Seattle-based attorney Nicole Li…

Rolland Gregg and the Hypocrisy (or “Hemp”ocrisy) Against the Kettle Falls 5

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Cannabis Advocacy, Legal Practice and Defending the Kettle Falls 5

Listen to “Cannabis Advocacy, Legal Practice and Defending the Kettle Falls 5” on Spreaker. Seattle,…

Illinois Social Equity System Struggling to Include People of Color

Illinois has reaped tax revenues from cannabis sales close to those generated by the sale…

Starting a Legalization Grassfire to Burn Prohibition Down

A car rolls up into a parking lot and a couple gets out and strolls…

Judge Rules New Mexico Inmates Qualify for Medical Cannabis

Judge Rules New Mexico Inmates Qualify for Medical Cannabis Albuquerque, New Mexico – Joe Montaño…