In the first hour of today's edition of Ryan Schuiling Live, Ryan spends a little time talking about the pagentry of Super Bowl week and then discusses the stark difference between Donald Trump's second term and the Joe Biden presidency.

Then, Dr. Brian Erkkila, Director of Regulatory Science for Swedish Match North America joins Ryan to discuss the FDA announcing authorization for the marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products following a scientific review. Also, Philip Morris is proposing a $600 million investment in Aurora, Colorado for a manufacturing facility to produce smoke-free nicotine products - creating 500 jobs in the city.

Also, how does Robert F. Kennedy's pending confirmation to head Health and Human Services affect the industry after the Denver city council voted to ban flavored smoke-free nicotine products?

Philip Morris International U.S. Affiliate to Create 500 Jobs Investing $600 Million in Aurora, Colo., Manufacturing Facility | Business Wire

FDA Authorizes Marketing of 20 ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products after Extensive Scientific Review | FDA

Dr. Erkkila was formerly the lead Toxicologist at the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, where he was responsible for determining which products made their way to market.