Hemp & Holidays

On this episode of Plants & Beats, Rob Bell (@byrobbell) sits down with his brother, Mike Patterson, a gun-violence-prevention and disability advocate, founder of the Rochester nonprofit MPP 360, and voice for community change.

Together, they explore the complex relationship between Black Americans and Juneteenth, reflecting on what the holiday means today. The conversation also dives into fatherhood, the influence of rap music, and Mike's commitment to serving the Rochester community through advocacy, mentorship, and lived experience.

This week's featured plant is hemp—one of humanity's oldest cultivated plants. Known for its remarkable versatility, hemp has been used for thousands of years to create clothing, rope, paper, food, and countless other essentials.

As always, the episode is woven together with a lo-fi soundtrack produced and mixed by Aloefi (@al0efi).

Featured GuestMike Patterson

Founder, MPP 360

Gun Violence & Disability Advocate

Plant of the WeekHemp (Cannabis sativa)

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