Episode 101: Meredith Buettner of the Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition on Legalization—and the Need for Positivity and Patience in PA
Jordan Wellington hosts Meredith Buettner, executive director of the Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition, for a discussion about her group’s ongoing efforts to legalize adult-use cannabis via the state’s General Assembly. They touch on some of the victories legalization advocates have had in the Commonwealth, what is needed to get adult-use legislation over the finish line, and how state-level policy changes can contribute to progress at the federal level.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Episode 100: Former Top Massachusetts Cannabis Regulator Shawn Collins on Finding the “Goldilocks Approach” to Cannabis Policy
Jordan Wellington hosts Shawn Collins of the Homegrown Consulting Group for a discussion about the cannabis policymaking process. Collins, who served as the first head of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, describes the importance of convening a “community of experts,” and he explains how state officials can work with the cannabis industry to craft regulations that strike the right balance between public safety and a viable market. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Episode 99: Government Affairs Expert Sabrina Noah on Cannabis Advocacy and How the Industry and Authorities Can Work Together
Jordan Wellington hosts Sabrina Noah, principal at NRM Consulting for an in-depth talk about the cannabis policymaking process and the critical role empathy and listening play in crafting regulation. They also look at how lobbyists help cannabis companies navigate regulatory demands and why it is so important that the industry and lawmakers identify and work to accomplish shared goals.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Episode 98: Top Missouri Cannabis Regulator Amy Moore on How Much Weed the State Needs and Why Its Legalization Rollout Has Worked
Jordan Wellington hosts Amy Moore, Director of the Division of Cannabis Regulation at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, for an in-depth look at the successful rollout of Missouri’s legal cannabis market. They discuss how Missouri’s program was influenced by the experiences of other states, its decision to maintain a minimum number of licenses, and the constant analysis it performs to ensure the market is meeting consumer demand. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Episode 97: Riana Durrett of the Nevada CCB on Cannabis Policymaking and the Inaugural Cannabis Policy Institute Symposium
Jordan Wellington hosts Riana Durrett, vice chair of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board and director of the Cannabis Policy Institute at UNLV, for a discussion about the impact of legal cannabis in Nevada, its relationship with the gaming industry, and why it is so important to get cannabis hospitality right. They also discuss the importance of ongoing research and stakeholder engagement, which were at the heart of the policy symposium co-hosted by CPI and Strategies 64 during MJBizCon.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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.
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