Blue to Green Podcast

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Title: Blue to Green: A Deep Dive into Pinal County Justice with Kent Volkmer Description: Welcome to another enlightening episode of Blue to Green! In this episode, we sit down with Pinal County Attorney, Kent Volkmer, to discuss the intricate workings of the legal system in Pinal County, Arizona. Join us as we explore: The role and responsibilities of the County Attorney Key challenges and successes in Pinal County's justice system Kent Volkmer's insights on criminal justice reform and community safety Behind-the-scenes look at the prosecution process and legal strategies Don't miss this in-depth conversation with one of Arizona's leading legal minds! Watch now: https://youtu.be/3-r1aIpmRks Keywords: Kent Volkmer, Pinal County Attorney, legal system, criminal justice, prosecution, Arizona law, Blue to Green podcast, community safety, legal insights, criminal justice reform Listen to the Pinal County Attorney's own podcast here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinalcountyattorneykentvol2394 The Pinal County Attorney's Office can be reached here: Pinal County Attorney's Office 971 N. Jason Lopez CircleFlorence, AZ 85132[Directions] P.O. Box 887Florence, AZ 85132 520.866.6271 (Local)

On the inaugural episode of On the Farm with Rogue Rhino, today Mark Rhine and I sit and talk chickens. Mark goes in-depth about challenges faced regarding raising chickens sustainably in the Arizona heat and some tips and tricks about how to raise them ethically and responsibly. Mark talks about the incredible circle of life that chickens contribute to regarding pest control as well as composting food waste and helping with the regenerative part of agriculture. #organic #regenerative #agriculture #chickens #leghorn #desert #desertfarming #knowyourfood Mark can be found at Roguerhino.club as well as on Ig: Rogue_rhino

In this episode I sit down with current Pinal County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant, Ross Teeple, who is running to succeed Sheriff Mark Lamb and take over as America's next Sheriff. We discuss his upbringing, Navy service as well as his time with the Arizona Department of Corrections and then eventually hiring on with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office as a patrol deputy. We cover his time rising through the ranks to eventually become a lieutenant/commander and how he was asked to run for sheriff to continue the legacy and good works that has been created by the outgoing administration at the Pinal County Sheriff's Office and what his leaderships style will be moving forward and how he will be there to protect the residents of Pinal County's constitutional rights. We also cover what he effectionately calls "going through the gift shop" and how the PCSO is working to assist those who have had run-ins with the law, and how they will be assisting those who just need some help to get back on their feet. Pinal County has been thrust into the spotlight for many reasons regarding the fentanyl crisis, border crisis and the highlight by Sheriff Lamb has done on these issues, as well as the spotlight on Deputy Frank Sloup and their wildly popular, Friday's with Frank series that shows the public what the day in life of a traffic deputy looks like and what Ross's outlook would be to continue to build the trust with the community. Ross and his campaign can be reached at : https://teeple4sheriff.com/ *Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions expressed on this podcast are that of solely the individuals and not a representation of any government organization, nor is it an endorsement by any government entity.

This episode of the podcast is the launch of an educational series with Arizona NORML and Nick Gasman with CannaEd. In this episode we discusss the medicinal benefits of a plant based medicine. This episode is meant to assist beginners in some explanations into the cannabis world. We cannot possibly cover everything but can provide an introduction. For further information, follow the shownote links provided. (Apologies for the camera light, the sensor was going crazy). DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this podcast are for infomrational purposes only and we are relying on the fair use exception regarding their usage. No material on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding medical conditions or treament. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking care because of something you heard or saw on this podcast. The Endocannabinoid System We want to convey to the audience about the correlation to various health benefits and stimulating the endocannabinoid system. We want to use data to assure that these benefits are indeed coming from cannabis and are not a placebo effect. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2834283 “Upregulation of cannabinoid receptors is also observed in the spinal cord following nerve injury [150, 163], suggesting that both endocannabinoids and their receptors are regulated under conditions of injury” The Entourage Effect We want to highlight the importance of terpenes as well as cannabinoids other than THC when consuming cannabis. https://www.marijuanamoment.net/marijuana-entourage-effect-with-multiple-cannabinoids-produces-a-stronger-and-longer-lasting-high-than-pure-thc-study-finds/#:~:textBut%20a%20new%20study%20is,generated%20by%20pure%20THC%20products. “a new study is supporting the “entourage effect” theory, finding that cannabis products with a more diverse array of natural cannabinoids produce an even stronger psychoactive experience that lasts longer than the high generated by pure THC products.” The study utilized novel electroencephalog in ram (EEG) technology supported by AI to quantify the “high” people experienced when vaping two different products:1) a full-spectrum live rosin with average 85 percent THC as well as other natural cannabinoids and terpenes, and 2) a high purity THC oil with 82-85 percent potency. A total of 28 adults participated in the study, strapping on the EEG headset developed by the cannabis technology company Zentrela and taking two hits (8 mg) of either the full-spectrum or pure THC varieties from a vape manufactured by PAX, which also supported the study. After getting a baseline reading before the participants consumed the products, the EEG monitored activity in eight regions of the brain over the course of 90 minutes. The tests were then converted into “psychoactive effect levels (PEL) in a standardized scale from zero percent to 100 percent.” The results showed that the full-spectrum live rosin with THC and other cannabinoids and terpenes had a slightly earlier onset of three minutes, a higher potency reading for the onset (20.8 percent) and higher potency at the peak after 15 minutes (40 percent) and after 90 minutes (30.2 percent).The pure THC product’s average onset was four minutes, with potency at 13.5 percent. At the peak, the potency was 19.1 percent, and that dropped slightly to 18.1 percent. Edible Ingestion (11-Hydroxy THC) Details: We want to educate our audience on the difference between THC & 11-Hydroxy THC, and why we as consumers should be cautious when dosing edibles. Data: https://encorelabs.com/11-hydroxy-thc-why-edibles-can-feel-more-potent/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4729039/

Kevin is a current police officer for a large municipality in the Phoenix metropolitan area. He has 7+ years on and is currently serving as a detective in the Sex Crimes Bureau. He also is a content creator/podcaster whereas he hosts and owns The Modern Cop Podcast. Kevin is a wealth of knowledge, but more importantly he is constantly on a mission to learn and grow his knowledge bas. Or as the police community often refers to it as adding more tools to the toolbox. He is a great example of what a good police officer is and should be. The Modern Cop Podcast spawned after the constant negative narrative on law enforcement in the wake of 2020. His mission is to show the general public what it's like behind the polished curtain agencies often portray and hear from real cops working, and to also help other officers out there that they are not alone, the good one's that is. The Modern Cop Podcast can be heard in all of the regular places, his link to Spotify is as follows: Themoderncop.com https://open.spotify.com/show/5mWd2J7mtcvBjkkBLfl6vS?si=959740bd4c344e12 If you're curious what agency it is we are referring to, email me: bluetogreenpodcast@gmail.com.

This episode I had the privilege to sit down with the courageous wife of a law enfocement officer, Danielle, who gives a broad overview of some of what our first responders are dealing with quietly, behind closed doors. We also discuss the possible benefits of plant based medicine therapy, such as cannabis. First responder agencies, whether it be the fire department, police department or a hospital are doing a perfect job regarding their employee's mental health, but some are doing nothing. There is no industry standard. The most important part of mental health is talking about it and destigmatizing the conversation and allow first responders to process the emotions of dealing with constant trauma. Systemically, the culture from within needs to foster a community of open communication instead of making those who have the courage to admit to dealing with mental health issues feel isolated and alone. Unfortunately names of people and departments had to be specifically left out, due to fear of retribuation against the first responders out there doing the work. This conversation, while yes does point out shortcomings, should be seen a teaching moment for agencies to talk to their people, change the culture, find out whats truly going on mentally and build a solid foundation of health and mental wellness. Should you feel the need to reach, please email me at: bluetogreenpodcast@gmail.com Danielle's podcast is: IG: Lifeagency.wtf YouTube: Life Agency WTF

Zac is a talented skateboarder who is helping to build community as a sheriff's deputy in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Zac goes to the local skate parks while on patrol and visits the younger generation of skateboarders and builds a rapport with them by showing his skateboarding ability and being a positive role model. Zac strives to be a positive impact on everyone around him, and also humanizes law enforcement and shows them he is just a regular guy. Zac started Kickflips and Donuts to help support the younger generation and sponsor skateboarders so that they can follow their dreams as well. Zac explains that he found his sense of camraderie in the skateboarding community post his military service and it provided a sense of purpose with mentoring the youth. Zac can be found on both TikTok and Instagram at: @Kickflipsanddonus He has shirts and other merchandise that can be purchased to help support his mission. A.J. can be reached at: bluetogreenpodcast@gmail.com