‘Give Me A Break, New York Times,’ Says Actor Jim Belushi As He Defends Cannabis, Criticizes Big Pharma, Food Industry
Actor and cannabis advocate Jim Belushi took the stage at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago to share his passionate views on the food and pharmaceutical industries, cannabis’ healing potential and his frustration with media narratives around the plant.
Belushi, well-known for his cannabis farm in Oregon, did not mince words as he linked the food and pharmaceutical industries, alleging a symbiotic relationship that profits from public health crises. “I think food companies and Big Pharma are like hand in hand,” he said. “Let’s make processed foods. Everybody’s gonna have diabetes and heart attacks, so Big Pharma can sell a lot of opiates and prescription drugs.”
While these statements reflect his opinion, critics argue that such sweeping generalizations require more nuanced evidence. Nevertheless, Belushi’s comments tap into a broader critique often shared by wellness …