Coffee & Cannabis Political Series: Mayoral Candidate & Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea

Creator & Executive Producer: Dr. Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez

Producer: Jalen Thomas

Editor: Jalen Thomas

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In Episode 2 of our Political Series, Dr. Beast and political strategist Gretchen Gailey sit down with Bill O’Dea, current Hudson County Commissioner and mayoral candidate for Jersey City. As one of the frontrunners in the race, Bill shares his vision for the future of the city, his stance on cannabis legalization and regulation, and how he plans to tackle some of the city’s most urgent issues, from affordable housing to municipal dysfunction.

This episode covers:

*the lack of investment in cannabis education and how Bill plans to change that

*Red tape, expediters, and the fractured municipal system business owners face

*Misconceptions around dispensaries and how to address NIMBY resistance

*The need for true leadership that prioritizes community over politics

*Bill also weighs in on why his opponent’s track record might not be what it seems and why he believes he’s the one to move Jersey City forward.

Watch the full episode for an unfiltered, informative look at the future of New Jersey representation.

📍 Filming @ The Other Side Dispensary - 36 Congress St, Jersey City NJ

📌 Full episode premieres Monday, June 23rd, 2025 at 11AM

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Coffee & Cannabis is a long-form interview podcast hosted by Dr. Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez aka Dr. Beast. The show features in-depth conversations with politicians, public figures, and celebrities with a emphasis on the cannabis industry. Instead of relying on scripted talking points, Dr. Beast pushes the conversation further with direct, thoughtful questions that challenge surface-level narratives. The tone is curious and unapologetically bold, focused on uncovering what guests truly believe.....not just what they’re used to saying.

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