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Join our Chief Knowledge Officer, Amanda Reiman, PhD, MSW, and Dr. Gerhart of CMed for an insightful episode that will support your journey as a medical cannabis patient. We'll explore whether and why you should inform your primary care provider, how to select the right cannabis products, and the essential questions to ask at the dispensary. Plus, we'll share tips on how to talk to family and friends about your use. You'll also learn about important medical considerations, such as managing potential reactions, identifying contraindications, and tracking your progress for a safer, more informed experience.
This Episode's discussion focuses on the development of Ukraine's medical cannabis legislation.
This week's discussion focuses on the long-awaited Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act.
This week's discussion focuses on legal cannabis in California, taxes, and national policy.
This week's discussion focuses on the state of cannabis education in the United States.
This week's discussion focuses on investment and raising capital in the cannabis industry.
This week's discussion focuses on the emerging opportunities for cannabis business in Massachusetts and the greater East Coast.
This week's discussion focuses on environmental, social, and governance goals in the cannabis industry.
This week's discussion focuses on the new adult-use market of New Mexico, and the skyrocketing sales the state has seen already.
This week's discussion focuses on the state of legalization in New York, and the success gray market vendors are seeing. David Feldman joins us and shares his expert regulatory insight on hurdles and considerations for legal operators hoping to set up shop, advice for operators hoping to find success on the East Coast, and more.
This week's discussion focuses on cannabis justice reform. Niambe McIntosh joins us and shares her unique experiences and insight on this side of the industry.
This week's discussion focuses on compliance in the cannabis industry. Kim Stuck joins us and shares her expert insight on compliance requirements for cannabis, the different requirements for psilocybin products, and more.
This week's discussion focuses on the investment landscape of the cannabis industry. Rick Batenburg III joins us and shares his expert insight on what to look for in a new company entering the cannabis space, which East Coast market he is most excited to see come online, and more.
This week's discussion focuses on the state of legalization and the normalization of cannabis. Ricardo Baca joins us to give an inside look at conferences and expos, organized consumption events, and his outlook on the future of organized cannabis events.
This week's discussion focuses on the state of non-ingestible cannabis products like oils and topicals, and how holidays can result in a spike in sales. Cyo Nystrom shares her expert insight on this sector of the industry and her unique experiences with building a brand that focuses primarily on female consumers.
This week's discussion focuses on the state of cannabis federal legalization in the United States. Sheri Orlowitz shares her expert insight on a variety of recent legalization proposals and her outlook on the future.
This week's discussion focuses on the state of the cannabis supply chain during the pandemic. Chris Piazza shares an inside look at the sector, and what we might see this year.
This week's discussion focuses on the state of cannabis sales in the new year. Our guest Debra Borchardt shares key outlooks and predictions for cannabis capital markets in what appears to be another pandemic year.
This week's discussion focuses on a rather unique sector of the industry, luxury cannabis. Jed Wexler, Executive Director of the Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference, shares an inside look at how this exciting market sector is evolving.
This week's discussion focuses on the important cultivation region of Northern CA. Our expert guest shares an inside look into the market and what the future might hold for the area.
This week's discussion focuses on the current state of Massachusetts’ cannabis industry, and how the conversation around social equity is evolving as the industry grows.
This week's discussion focuses on all things cannabis, from illicit to legal use and cultivation. Our guest expert shares insight on a variety of popular topics within today’s cannabis industry.
This week's discussion focuses on cannatourism across the world. Our guests share an inside look into this sector of the industry and explore the unique opportunities that can be found.
This week's discussion focuses on cultivation in California. Our guests share an inside look into this sector of the industry and explore the unique landscape of cultivation in one of the largest cannabis markets in the world.
This week's discussion focuses on the cultivation sector of the cannabis industry. Our guests share expert insight into this complex market sector, and share their predictions for the remainder of 2021.
This week's discussion focuses on the status of the legal cannabis industry, and what we may see going forward. Our guests share insights on the newly legal state of Connecticut, and give their predictions for what we may see in the remainder of 2021.
This week's discussion focuses on the cannabis infused beverage sector of the industry. This rapidly growing market shows a lot of potential, and our guests share key insights and experiences within the sector. Marcello and Molly also share their outlook on the future of the cannabis infused beverage market.
This week's discussion focuses on the vape sector of the cannabis industry. Our expert guests give us a look into this complex market sector, noting challenges and expectations along the way.
This week's discussion focuses on marketing in the cannabis industry. Our experts touch on a variety of topics related to marketing and cannabis consumers, and provide key insights into the future of the industry.
This week's discussion focuses on tax, regulation, and federal legalization in the cannabis industry. Our expert guests give key insights into Section 280e, the potential regulation and federal legalization of the cannabis industry.
This week's discussion focuses on cannabis legalization in 2021. Our guests dive into the complex topic, discussing some of the latest states to go legal, as well as which states might be close behind this year.
This week's discussion focuses on the U.S. hemp fiber market. Our expert guests dive into the topic, discussing some of the best uses, challenges for producers, and much more.
This week's discussion focuses on the extraction sector of the industry. AC and John give expert insight into the methodology, pros and cons of different types of extraction, challenges extractors may face, and much more. Our guests close by giving their thoughts on the extraction sector's future.
This week's discussion focuses on the legalization of cannabis in New York. Our expert analysts share insights on how the state will fare once sales begin to roll out, as well as the pressure this might put on other states that are on the fence. Kacey and John share their thoughts on the industry as a whole, and what their expectations are for legalization going forward.
This week's discussion focuses on the U.S. hemp market. Our guests shed light on a variety of current pressing topics in the sector, as well as developments and challenges they expect to see going forward.
This week's discussion focuses on lawmakers' recent decision to legalize cannabis in both Mexico and New York. Our experts dive into the investment and growth potential for each market, and share thoughts on how these decisions can impact the legalization movement around the world.
This week's discussion focuses on CBD for pets. Our guests share their expertise and experiences within the growing market. Jason and Brandi discuss which products seem to work best, and how to make safe choices while giving CBD to your pets. Molly shares insight on the CBD market as a whole, and what we should see going forward.
This week's discussion focuses on cannabis-infused products, and the sector's gaining popularity in the United States. Luke and Gary discuss everything from why the sector is gaining popularity, to some of the best marketing practices in the sector. Luke shares vital insights and experiences, being a Co-Founder of one of the most established cannabis-infused beverage companies in the United States.
This week's discussion focuses on water use and sustainability in cannabis cultivation. Our guests give a deep dive into everything from how much water is actually used in cannabis cultivation, to how the cannabis industry can advance sustainability across the supply chain. Derek and John share insights on why measuring water use is an important priority, different water use practices, how water use in the regulated cannabis cultivation market compares to the illicit market, how water use in cannabis cultivation compares to other traditional agricultural sectors, and more.
This week's discussion focuses on women and minorities being underrepresented in Nevada's cannabis industry, and within the industry as a whole. The first official demographic survey of cannabis businesses in Nevada shows that women and minorities account for a disproportionately small percentage of the local cannabis industry. Our guests dive into the ways this underrepresentation can be corrected as the industry becomes more mainstream. Our guests share their thoughts on why legal cannabis came back more popular than Joe Biden, $15 minimum wage or rejoining the Climate Agreement in another recent survey.
This week's discussion focuses on water use in the cannabis industry. Darren and John give expert insight into how important water efficiency is to cultivators. Our guests discuss the impact efficiency considerations have on prospective and established cultivators, and what the future may look like for cultivators as the industry continues to grow.
This week's discussion focuses on CBD and cannabis products in the athletic community. Marvin and John discuss the shifting tides of acceptance, and what might be the last shoe to drop. Our guests dive into the benefits of CBD products, and how they may have an advantage over traditional painkillers. Marvin and John close by discussing what the future might look like for cannabis in the professional sports world.
This week's discussion focuses on the new legalization plan in New York, and why advocates are wary of some of the details within the plan. Kacey and John share insights on the possibility of federal legalization within the next couple of years with Democrats in charge.
This week's discussion focuses on the current state of the US hemp industry, and what the new USDA hemp production rules could mean for the supply chain. Cynthia shares some of the triumphs and challenges she has experienced during her time in the industry. Our guests discuss what we can expect to see in 2021 and beyond.
This week's discussion focusses on the cannabis industry's impressive performance during the pandemic, and what changes that may bring to the investment landscape in 2021. Our guests also dive into the cannabis market in New York, and what they predict will happen now that NJ is now a legal state.
This week's discussion dives into the noteworthy year the cannabis industry had in 2020, and how it was able to thrive in an unprecedented environment. Our expert guests reveal key trends and data that show just how strong of a year it was for the cannabis industry. Elaine and John discuss which states they are expecting to legalize cannabis in 2021, and which states will be the most exciting to keep an eye on in the new year.
This week's discussion is focussed on reviewing the cannabis industry shifts we've seen in 2020, and what we are likely to see going forward in 2021. Our experienced guests share their insights on a variety of topics and developments including consumer behavior, state and federal legalization, what we should expect to see in 2021, and more.
This week's discussion is focused on the states that have legalized cannabis in the recent election, and how they may fair as they begin cannabis production. Eric gives insight into which newly legal states he is most interested in monitoring. Eric and John also discuss the impact these newly legal states will have on the potential of federal legalization in the United States down the road.
This week's discussion is focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and how cannabis consumer behavior has either altered or remained the same over the past few months. The episode also explores the potential of federal legalization int he near future, as studies show that cannabis legalization is broadly popular and a potential bipartisan issue.
This week's discussion is focused on the U.S. election results. Our discussion focuses on what new adult-use and medical cannabis programs means for the industry as a whole, which states are likely to turn next, and what steps that lawmakers and industry professionals can take to assure a smooth opening to these new programs. The episode also explores the impact of COVID-19 on the industry's growth trajectory and what kind of policy reforms we can expect from the newly elected congress.
This week's discussion is focused on the consumer. Experts in cannabis emulsion technology and cannabis consumer insights discuss the dramatic increase in cannabis consumers and the impending shift from alcohol to cannabis consumption. The episode also explores the difference in young and older cannabis consumers, the positive effects of COVID-19, the opportunities that exist in a fragmented U.S. cannabis environment, and the onset of the golden age of cannabis.
As we continue our discussion surrounding the election, we shift our focus from individual state elections to the national conversation. Our discussion focuses on the current state of the U.S. cannabis industry and where we can expect to see real change in coming year. The episode also explores cannabis lobbying efforts in Washington D.C., the outlook for presidential and congressional support for cannabis, and when public Canadian companies like Canopy Growth will make the jump into the U.S. market.
As we continue our discussion surrounding the election, the topic of East Coast cannabis is back. Our conversation focuses on the impact of New Jersey's potential adult-use cannabis program and how states like New York can stay competitive. The episode also explores what is driving Florida's growing medical cannabis market and how multi-state operators like Curaleaf are focused on educating a more sophisticated cannabis consumer and giving back to underserved communities.
As we continue our discussion surrounding the election, host Heather Wicklein talks with Melissa Mentele, Campaign Manager at Yes on 26 - South Dakota's medical cannabis ballot measure and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss South Dakota's dual ballot initiative and the criminal justice issues facing cannabis consumers in the state. The episode explores the impact prohibition has on medical patients and how dramatically public attitudes have shifted around cannabis in the past few years.
As we continue our discussion surrounding the election, host Heather Wicklein talks with Scott Rudder, President, Board of Directors of New Jersey CannaBusiness Association and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss the importance and impact of New Jersey's forthcoming adult-use cannabis vote. They explore the impact the passing of this law could have on New Jersey's economy and the surrounding East Coast states.
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Host Heather Wicklein talks with Steve White, CEO of Harvest, Inc. and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss the importance and impact of Arizona's forthcoming adult-use cannabis vote. They explore the impact the passing of this law could have on Arizona's economy and our country as as a whole.
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Host Heather Wicklein talks with Sheri Orlowitz, founder of the Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation and Board member of Marijuana Policy Project and Patrice Angle Senior Advisor to New Frontier Data . They discuss the politics of the MORE Act, the likelihood of its passing, and what its lasting impact could be on the future of the North American cannabis Industry.
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Host Heather Wicklein talks with Lorenza Romanese, Managing Director at European Industrial Hemp Association and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss the potential impact of the European Commission's attempted rescheduling of CBD to a narcotic. They explore the implications this decision could have on the foundation of the Hemp/CBD industry in Europe and what the response has been from operators in the region.
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Host Heather Wicklein talks with Nick Pateras, Managing Director for Europe at Materia Ventures and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss recent challenges to the NHS's interpretation of medical Cannabis' efficacy. They explore how the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) failure to recommend Cannabis as a viable treatment has led to nearly no prescriptions being offered by the UK's doctors. The also discuss the recent push for adult-use legalization amid budgeting shortfalls in the UK's government.
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In part 2 of this special 2-part episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Managing Director of Merida Capital Mitch Baruchowitz and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss how the Illinois market has managed its success to date and how it compares to other markets that are similar in size but differ in construct. They dive into how investors should be thinking about the opportunities available on both a market-by-market basis and nationwide and finish the conversation with an examination of how the national market has grown over the past few years and what the potential for growth is moving forward.
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In part 1 of this special 2-part episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Managing Director of Merida Capital Mitch Baruchowitz and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss how the legal market is faring against the enduring presence of the large and very well organized illicit market. They discuss why the industry has has such a tough time eliminating the desire for an illicit market, how the illicit markets enduring presence has impacted the growth of legal regimes, and hat steps lawmakers can take to incentivize legal market adoption.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks the Chief Revenue Officer of Hypur, Tyler Beuerlein and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss how the lack of traditional banking in cannabis has spurred innovation from companies like Hypur and other financial processing companies. They also dive into the amendment in the latest Coronavirus relief package that promises to allow access to traditional banking and lending in the industry. They discuss what the practical applications of that amendment may be and the potential impact it could have on the market.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with The President of Manifest 7, Urban Smedeby and COO of New Frontier Data, Gary Allen. They discuss new developments in how lenders are entering into the market through strategic debt financing and what that means for the future of liquidity in the market and the downstream benefits to investors.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with The Canadian Securities Exchange CEO Richard Carleton and New frontier Data CKO John Kagia. They Discuss how the Canadian market has evolved since adult-use legalization was enacted in 2018 and how the push towards austere business fundamentals has impacted the trajectory of the industry.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Manifest 7 board member, Kristin Fox and New Frontier Data's Founder and C.E.O, Giadha Aguirre DeCarcer. They discuss the state of private investment and the role it plays in the current North American cannabis industry.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Co-Founder's of United Kingdom based Rize ETF, Rahul Bhushan and Stuart Forbes and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss the state of the investment landscape in Europe and how the emergence of ETF's and thematic investing has impacted the European Cannabis industry.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Senior Director of Industry Analytics, Kacey Morrissey and Director of Industry Analytics, Dr. Molly McCann . They discuss how the public's perception of Cannabis usage continues to evolve and the implications that may have on the politics of prohibition.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Founder and CEO of Minorities for Medical Marijuana Inc, Roz McCarthy and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss how markets and companies are addressing the disparities in minority representation within the cannabis industry. The outline what steps can be taken to ensure equitable representation for minorities as the industry continues to expand across the country.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the President of T3 Ventures, Tahira Rehmatullah and New Frontier Data's Founder and C.E.O, Giadha Aguirre DeCarcer. They discuss what the landscape of business development opportunity looks like in the United States while the country struggles to cope with the impacts of a global recession. They discuss emerging verticals and geographic markets that continue to show promise, despite the economic downturn.
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Managing Partner and SVP of Business Development for Protis Global, Vern Davis and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss how the Cannabis industry is being impacted by the wave of unemployment wrought by the current pandemic. They discuss ways in which the Cannabis industry can offer a unique opportunity for professionals looking to make a change in their career paths.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Founder & C.E.O of Hemp-Alternative and Advisor to New Frontier Data, Cynthia Petrone-Hudock and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss how the hemp supply chain has been impacted by COVID-19 as well as how recent investments into hemp fiber may present new opportunities for the industry to reach its full potential.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the CEO ofTruileve, Kim Rivers and New Frontier Data's Chief Operating Officer, Gary Allen. They discuss how multi-state operators are navigating dynamic market conditions and how recent efforts to enact banking regulations and adult-use legalization might impact the long term prospects of the cannabis industry.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the CEO of Bhang Corporation, Jamie Pearson and New Frontier Data's Director of Industry analytics, Molly McCann. They discuss how consumption habits and the retail environment have been impacted by the ongoing pandemic. They also discuss how operators may be able to effectively respond to shifts in consumer preferences during this period.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with industry pioneer and the Chairwoman and CEO of Akerna Corporation, Jessica Billingsley and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss how the Colorado market has set the tone for the country and discuss how lessons learned have influenced conventional understandings on the benefits of full adult-use legalization.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with industry veteran and C.E.O. of Zelira Theraputics, Oludare Odumosu and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss a range of topics including how the medical Cannabis community is battling misinformation in the age of COVID-19, how the Federal Government's testing restrictions have impacted medical Cannabis adoption, and how Cannabis is being introduced into developing markets in Africa.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with noted Cannabis investor and Managing Partner of Merida Capital, Mitch Baruchowitz and New Frontier Data's Director of Industry Analytics, Kacey Morrissey. They discuss how the correlation of COVID-19's impact and the general trajectory of the cannabis industry have reshaped the capital markets within the Cannabis industry.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the host of the CNBC television series Fast Money, Tim Seymour and COO of New Frontier Data, Gary Allen . They discuss how the operators in the North American market are adjusting to the new market dynamics. They also touch on the impact that virtual events like the Global Cannabis Town Hall are having on the industry and how they are serving as a focal point for industry cohesion and deal flow in a world of social distancing.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the CSO of New Frontier Data, Reggie Gaudino. They discuss misinformation being spread about the efficacy of Cannabis and CBD as a treatment for Covid-19 and the strides being made by scientists to unlock the many medical possibilities yet to be realized within the Cannabinoid chain.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss how the North American Cannabis market is coping with the impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic the long term implications of the market disruption.
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In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the CEO of New Frontier Data, Giadha Aguirre de Carcer, about the current state of the global cannabis industry. They discuss how markets are adjusting to the restrictions brought on by the sudden rise of the Covid-19 pandemic. They also explore the impact the pandemic may have on consumer behavior in the near and long term, as well as how industry operators and investors are responding, and the durability of the cannabis industry in the face of a recession.
They also discuss the impact of the Global Cannabis Town Hall. An international virtual conference put on by New Frontier Data that sought to unify the industry during a time of unprecedented uncertainty.
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