Ep.166: Sue Taylor & David Dinenberg: MCBA Spotlight

We have the distinct pleasure of being joined by Sue Taylor a California state certified cannabis educator who recently secured a license for a dispensary in Berkeley- ICANN Health Center. We discuss gaining the license but also dive in on potential of cutting that fistful of pills seniors take to just a few. We also […]

Ep.164: Eduardo Blasina, Symbiosis & Matt Huron, Good Chemistry

Eduardo Blasina of Symbiosis joins us to share what’s happening in Uruguay. In helping us understand the present, Eduardo shares the dynamic history of cannabis in his country and just how Uruguay became the first country on earth to legalize adult use at the federal level. But Matt Huron of Good Chemistry first joins us […]

Ep.157: Adam Orens, Marijuana Policy Group

Adam Orens from the Marijuana Policy Group discusses Economic Impact of Marijuana in Colorado. Adam and I discuss revenue, tax revenue, jobs and truly the overall impact of the cannabis industry on the economy of Colorado.

Ep.156: Ben Reagan, The Center for Palliative Care Part II

Ben Reagan returns to share exactly what’s happening as we speak in Washington State. New regulations have him refitting his current medical marijuana facility into updated 502 standards from the state. Ben takes us through how he’s balancing what the state wants with what his patients needs. He’s essentially engineering his supply chain to ensure […]

Ep.155: Tim McGraw, Revolution Enterprises Part II

Tim McGraw returns. Tim’s back to discuss SB 10 which on a dime completely changes the Illinois cannabis landscape. We discuss the extension of the sunset provision, patient counts, the relationship between the legislature and the governor, how the governor now sees the program and the addition of PTSD to the list of qualifying conditions. […]

Ep.154: Betty Aldworth, SSDP Part II

Betty Aldworth of course of SSDP gives us an update from UNGASS- the UN General Assembly Special Session on the World Drug Problem- as they call it. Betty also shares feedback from the SSDP event as well as what folks should be doing in gearing up for the ballot measures this fall. As a bonus, […]

Ep.153: Dina Rollman, Rollman & Dahlin

Dina Rollman takes us through the current the medical program in Illinois. We discuss the sunset provision, patient counts, the relationship between the legislature and the governor, how the governor sees the program, the list of qualifying conditions, the controversial thumb printing rule, and everything in between. Last week Illinois lawmakers passed SB 10 which […]

Ep.150: Hilary Black, Dieter MacPherson, John Fowler, Lift Expo Panel

No matter your opinion on Project Claudia- the Toronto dispensary raids from this past week, we most likely all agree that safe patient access is paramount. Unlike Vancouver and Victoria in British Columbia, Toronto does have a regulatory framework for it’s dispensaries. And as you might know, the federal regulatory framework (MMPR) does not account […]

Episode #149 – Brian Vicente, Vicente Sederberg Part II

Brian Vicente of Vicente Sederberg returns for an update on the progression of the cannabis legalization movement. Brian discusses current thoughts on consumption legislation, what’s happening on the ground in Colorado and key states around the country. On the one hand we discuss the concept of “first world marijuana problems,” and the potential ‘full-blown’ end […]

Episode #147 – Aaron Smith, NCIA

With a dip back in history to Aaron Smith’s first visit on Episode 7, we continue to the present as it’s high tide for Aaron and the NCIA as Lobby Days just occurred in DC and the Cannabis Business Summit is coming up in Oakland. Aaron takes us through the activity in DC and key […]