This is a clip from The Kratom Gals livestream that aired on 6-27-26.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIeaId1CNGE

In this Best of The Kratom Gals episode, we sit down with Sky Hawthorne from Drug Cultures Podcast for an in-depth conversation about the growing controversy surrounding kratom, 7-OH products, and the ongoing debate that continues dividing parts of the Kratom community.

We discuss Sky’s investigative article published earlier this year in High Times Magazine, where he explores the conflict between prohibition efforts, industry politics, lobbying influence, and the increasing concerns many consumers have about how these decisions could ultimately impact access to natural leaf Kratom.

The conversation also takes a deeper look at why prohibition is rarely the answer, how grassroots advocacy played a critical role in protecting Kratom during the 2016 DEA scheduling fight, and why consumers need to stay informed as more states continue introducing legislation that could affect the future of Kratom access.

We also discuss the importance of open conversations, hearing different viewpoints within the community, and why education, transparency, and honest discussion are more important now than ever as millions of consumers continue relying on Kratom as part of their daily lives.

Watch the full Kratom Gals episode here:
► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIeaId1CNGE

SPECIAL GUEST, SKYE HAWTHORNE
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High Times article:
The Fight Over 7-OH Is Splitting the Kratom World
https://hightimes.com/news/7-oh-kratom-scheduling-prohibition-battle

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