Weed Wonks

A Rootwurks and Strategies 64 Production
Weed Wonks
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    Episode 119: Pulak Sharma and Dr. Sean Arora of Kazmira on the “Wild West of CBD” and the Need for Customizable Medical Cannabis

    05/26/2026 | 40 mins.
    Jordan Wellington hosts Pulak Sharma and Dr. Sean Arora of Kazmira, for a conversation about their licensed compounding pharmacy, which provides THC-free, clinician-directed cannabinoid formulations that target patients’ specific needs. They also discuss the problem with the federal government’s bifurcation of the cannabis plant into hemp and marijuana and why it's so important to anticipate which direction policy is moving, especially when it comes to medical cannabis. 

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    Episode 118: Wyld’s Gabe Parton Lee on the Challenges of Regulating Cannabis Edibles

    05/20/2026 | 1h 22 mins.
    Jordan Wellington hosts Gabe Parton Lee, General Counsel at Wyld, one of the nation’s leading cannabis edibles producers, for a look at how cannabis regulations often put businesses in a bind, especially when it comes to packaging and marketing. They explore the fine line companies must walk in order to market cannabis products to adults without appearing attractive to children. They also discuss what it took to advance federal cannabis rescheduling and why, when it comes to legal cannabis, you should never “piss off the squares.”

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    Episode 117: Attorney Jason Tarasek on Why Minnesota is the Most Fascinating Cannabis Market

    05/06/2026 | 1h 8 mins.
    Jordan Wellington hosts Jason Tarasek, partner at Vicente LLP and manager of the firm’s Minnesota office, for a talk about what makes the cannabis policies in Minnesota so unique, including their tribal cannabis policies and hemp-derived beverage laws.

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    Episode 116: Attorney Jason Adelstone on Cannabis Policy Around the Globe and the Impact U.S. Drug Policy Has Overseas

    04/06/2026 | 1h 17 mins.
    In our latest episode, Jordan Wellington and attorney Jason Adelstone of Harris Sliwoski talk about international cannabis policy and how the cannabis conversation differs outside the U.S. They also look at ongoing cannabis policy developments in countries across four continents and how the U.S. is missing out on a rapidly expanding international cannabis market.

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    Episode 115: Mike Hennesy of Wana Brands on the “One-plant Solution” and Bridging the Marijuana-hemp Policy Divide

    02/09/2026 | 1h 18 mins.
    In our latest episode, host Jordan Wellington and Mike Hennesy, Vice President of Innovation at Wana Brands, discuss the marijuana-hemp policy divide, why it is stifling the cannabis industry as a whole, and sensible, concrete steps that can be taken to advance a unified national cannabis policy and federal regulatory framework. 

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About Weed Wonks
Hosted by Jordan Wellington of Strategies 64, the Weed Wonks podcast digs deep into cannabis-related politics, controversies, people, and hot topics shaping the industry. Featuring star guests in each episode, join us for an inside look at the fascinating stories behind this rapidly growing industry.  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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