Jordan Wellington hosts longtime legalization activists Adam Smith and Karen O'Keefe of the Marijuana Policy Project for a conversation about the battle for civil rights at the heart of the cannabis legalization movement, “neo-prohibitionist” efforts to roll back reform, and why messaging matters. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Jordan Wellington hosts James Pepper, chair of the Vermont Cannabis Control Board, for a look at how the state crafts its cannabis policies to reflect Vermont’s values and culture. This includes taking steps to transition legacy growers and longtime consumers into the regulated market.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In the latest Weed Wonks episode, Jordan Wellington hosts Mary Jane Oatman, founder of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association, and Riana Durrett, vice chair of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board, for a conversation about tribal cannabis businesses. They discuss the cannabis-related policies and politics of tribal communities, what it takes to make tribal cannabis businesses successful, and what these companies and the cannabis hospitality industry can learn from one another.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Jordan Wellington hosts Eugene Hillsman of the California Department of Cannabis Control for an in-depth look at cannabis social equity and what it takes for states to develop thriving cannabis markets that can help mend some of the damage caused by the war on drugs. They also discuss why empathy and understanding are important in policymaking and why states must back up good intentions with meaningful investment in social equity programs. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Cannabis Regulators Association Executive Director Gillian Schauer joins Jordan Wellington to discuss the state of regulated marijuana markets, the national emergence of consumable hemp products, and how regulators can advance public safety alongside a thriving cannabis industry. She also explains why, when it comes to legal marijuana, everything is nuance. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Jordan Wellington picks up the conversation where he left off in our previous episode with Sabrina Noah, principal at NRM Consulting and host of the Practical Politics podcast. They discuss their paths to the cannabis policy space and what it will take for the industry to fully realize the promise of legalization. They also discuss Sabrina’s upcoming Cannabis Law Institute panel on the transition from the legacy market to the legal industry. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Jordan Wellington hosts attorneys Zack Kobrin and Victoria Cvitanovic, who will be panelists at the upcoming Cannabis Law Institute hosted by the International Cannabis Bar Association in collaboration with Strategies 64. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that come with working in cannabis law and the considerations at play when medical-only markets shift to adult-use.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Jordan Wellington hosts attorneys Lara DeCaro and Shay Aaron Gilmore, who will be panelists at the upcoming Cannabis Law Institute hosted by the International Cannabis Bar Association in collaboration with Strategies 64. Their conversations touch on women and diversity in cannabis, cannabis policy advocacy, and what it takes to shift from a legacy market to the legal cannabis trade.     Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In the latest Weed Wonks episode, Jordan Wellington hosts David Vaillencourt, founder and CEO of GMP Collective, for a conversation about the broken state of cannabis labeling policy, how it went awry, and why QR codes may be the key to improving effectiveness, efficiency, and standardization. They also discuss the importance of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations and why they are critical to the future of the cannabis industry. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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.