Cannaweek - Cannabis Intelligence

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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