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Episode 342 – Federal Moves Towards Legal Marijuana

By Shea Gunther on February 1, 2021 in Podcasts

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Mike Liszewski and Jahan Marcu join host Heather Sullivan to talk about the most recent advances at the federal level for the legalization of marijuana, the science and business of Delta 8 THC, and the fight to legalize homegrow in Washington State. Produced by Shea Gunther.

News & Links:
• Massachusetts city drops onerous ‘impact fee’ on cannabis businesses |

• Chuck Schumer Lists Marijuana As A Priority In First Post-Election Cannabis Comments |

• Arizona medical cannabis firms qualify for second grow permit, regulators say |

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Episode 317 – More Research Required

By Shea Gunther on August 10, 2020 in Podcasts

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Taylor West and Jahan Marcu join host Heather Sullivan to talk about the recent scientific statement issued by the American Heart Association over cannabis use and cardiovascular health, Pennsylvania’s unique program trading cannabis licenses for research, as well as the latest updates on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the legal marijuana industry. Produced by Shea Gunther.

News & Links:
• Black residents made up 97% of marijuana arrests in New York state capital | Leafly

• MI may allow stand-alone adult-use cannabis licenses earlier than expected | Marijuana Business Daily

• Psychedelics Decriminalization Initiative Officially Qualifies For D.C. Ballot | Marijuana Moment

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Episode 305 – A Market Disrupted

By Shea Gunther on May 12, 2020 in Podcasts

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First time guests Jeannette Horton and Amber Senter join host Shanita Penny to talk about the access to home grow by patients and consumers during the coronavirus pandemic, the disruptions seen in the domestic and international illicit drug trade by the global shutdown, and some of the licensing delays we’re seeing in states like Illinois. Produced by Shea Gunther.

News & Links:
• Nebraska Medical Marijuana Campaign’s New Signature Strategy Involves Masks And Disposable Pens | Marijuana Moment

• MedMen temporarily closes most Florida stores | Florida Politics

• Constellation Brands Injects C$245 Million Into Canopy Growth by Exercising Expiring Warrants | New Cannabis Ventures

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Episode 299 – The Green Rush Speaks with Kris Krane

By Shea Gunther on March 30, 2020 in Podcasts

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We check in with an episode of the Green Rush in which our very own Kris Krane speaks with hosts Anne Donahoe and Lewis Goldberg, also a regular here on Marijuana Today. Produced by Shea Gunther.

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No news this week. Stay the fuck home.

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Episode 298 – Down With Disease

By Shea Gunther on March 23, 2020 in Podcasts

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Andrew Livingston, Dr. Jahan Marcu, and Lewis Goldberg join host Kris Krane to talk about how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is affecting the world and the legal marijuana industry. Produced by Shea Gunther.

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No news this week. Stay the fuck home if you can.

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Episode 274 – Is Moscow Mitch Learning to Love Cannabis?

By Shea Gunther on October 14, 2019 in Podcasts

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Andrew Livingston joins host Dan Goldman to talk about Senator Moscow Mitch McConnell’s new love for industrial hemp; the raft of new studies showing that legal marijuana is good, mmmmkay; as well as the latest news in the ongoing vape health scare. Produced by Shea Gunther.

News & Links:
• Rudy Giuliani’s Ukraine fixers indicted in US cannabis corruption scheme | Leafly

• California’s Massive Power Shut-Off Is Jeopardizing the State’s Weed Industry | Merry Jane

• Mexican Senate Leader Says Marijuana Will Be Legalized This Month | Marijuana Moment

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Episode 268 – Rethinking Restrictions on Marijuana Science

By Shea Gunther on September 9, 2019 in Podcasts

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Adam Smith and Jahan Marcu join host Dan Goldman to talk about current federal restriction on the academic study of marijuana, the recent meeting held in Oregon by police and prohibitionists, and the continuing vape-related health crisis. Produced by Shea Gunther.

News & Links:
• Hemp Farming Quadrupled In The U.S. This Year, New Report Shows | Forbes

• Mississippi medical marijuana: Group turns in signatures to get it on 2020 ballot| Clarion Ledger

• New BDS Analytics Report Forecasts CBD Sales To Reach $20 Billion By 2024 | Green Market Report

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Episode 195 – Old Opponents Continue to Flip

By Shea Gunther on May 8, 2018 in Podcasts

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Dan Goldman and Andrew Livingston join host Kris Lotlikar to talk about the legality of hemp and CBD products as well as the newly found activist spirit shown by California Senator Dianne Feinstein, who recently reversed her long-standing position against marijuana legalization. Produced by Shea Gunther.

News & Links:

• Missouri Groups Deliver Signatures For Medical Marijuana Ballot Measures | Marijuana Moment

• Colorado lawmakers approve bill for cannabis tasting rooms | Marijuana Business Daily

• Recreational marijuana is now legal in Maine – sort of. Now the state has to write the rules. | Central Maine

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Episode 133 – Testing the Cannabis Industry

By Chris Turner on February 14, 2017 in Podcasts

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Alex Kreit and Aaron Houston join host Dan Goldman to talk about the potential for a testing crisis within the marijuana industry, Nevada’s accelerated timetable for legalizing adult use, and the ongoing racial disparities found in NYC’s arrest data. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Published: February 13, 2017

Length: 53:34

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“Washington is Overtaking Colorado in Cannabis Sales”
“Trump Health Secretary Ignores Marijuana Questions”
“Double-Digit Price Declines in Wholesale Cannabis Markets in 2016 Driven by Changes in Cultivation Methods and Greater Supply”
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Episode 113 – Kevin Sabet’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

By Chris Turner on September 27, 2016 in Podcasts

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Adam Smith and Alex Kreit join guest host Dan Goldman to talk about anti-pot activist Kevin Sabet’s loss of marijuana gummies at a recent forum on legalization in Boston, the messy situation surrounding Arkansas’ two medical marijuana initiatives, and the lawsuit filed against the state of Maryland by a group applying for a marijuana cultivation license. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Published: September 27, 2016

Length: 0:56:59

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