Written By Dave Barton

In Modern Britain, cannabis is at best tolerated and at worst yet *another* target for moral outrage. While high-strength THC flower – or ‘skunk’ – remains the illicit weed of choice for the British public, despite the UK being one of the world’s biggest producers of legal cannabis, Little Englanders of a certain age and status still clutch scornfully their pearls at a mere sniff of the ‘Evil Weed’.

But a new type of cannabis is being embraced across Britain – in the form of CBD. Yes, more open-minded, health conscious consumers are emerging here. But will a drive towards more mindful, intentional living pave the way for, and legitimise ‘therapeutic cannabis’?

Or are we Brits so hellbent on hedonistic indulgence that only super strong cannabis can compete with the copious amounts of alcohol we consume?

Written By Brian Cruz

“Hi, I’m Brian, a new writer for FNM. 

Lately, I’ve been following cool celebrities online and manifesting friendships through requests for interviews. One of the kindest celebrities to have responded by far was Laganja Estranja (Jay Jackson). 

At first, Laganja and I messaged about being from Dallas TX. I hoped to recruit her talents for an event in the Lower Greenville neighborhood. Then, my path intertwined with Dustin, Lindsey, Melanie, and the fine folk of Fat Nugs Magazine. 

In December, I joined an FNM contributor call and then…

Alas, here I am; a bonafide writer. 

Or something…

Long story short, in mid-February I sat down for a virtual interview with world renowned dancer, choreographer, drag artist, and cannabis advocate – Laganja Estranja. 

Here is how it went: