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Prohibition is dead — and Texas just proved it.
The recent SB3 vote signaled the start of something much bigger.
While hemp and cannabis operate in very different styles, both are ultimately pushing toward the same goal: a sensible framework for a one-plant solution.
The how? I’ll leave that to people way smarter than me.
But the genie is NOT going back in the bottle — and while speed and clarity aren’t often associated with Congress, we might see that sentence written sooner than expected.
This week, we sit down with Jim Higdon to discuss:
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Cannabis Landscape
03:03 The Regulatory Cage of Cannabis
05:09 The Struggles of MSOs and Independent Operators
08:24 Advocating for Policy Change
10:15 The Role of the FDA and Future Regulations
12:43 The Future of Cannabis Regulation
15:04 Understanding the Texas Political Landscape
17:58 The Power Dynamics in Texas Politics
21:08 The Implications of the Texas Veto
23:53 The Role of Public Perception
26:09 The Economic Impact of THC in Texas
29:45 The Influence of Trump and Federal Oversight
30:14 The Path to Rescheduling Cannabis
34:31 The Future of the Farm Bill
36:00 The Optimistic Outlook for Cannabis
Summary
In this episode, Jim Higdon discusses the complexities of the cannabis and hemp industries, focusing on regulatory challenges, the political landscape in Texas, and the future of cannabis legislation. He emphasizes the need for collaboration between the hemp and cannabis sectors to navigate the evolving regulatory environment and advocates for a more unified approach to cannabis policy. The conversation also touches on the economic implications of THC products and the influence of political figures like Trump on the future of cannabis regulation.
Guest Links:
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Bryan Fields on Twitter
Kellan Finney on Twitter
The Dime on Twitter
At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.
8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain
The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast
The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast
The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished.
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Prohibition is dead — and Texas just proved it.
The recent SB3 vote signaled the start of something much bigger.
While hemp and cannabis operate in very different styles, both are ultimately pushing toward the same goal: a sensible framework for a one-plant solution.
The how? I’ll leave that to people way smarter than me.
But the genie is NOT going back in the bottle — and while speed and clarity aren’t often associated with Congress, we might see that sentence written sooner than expected.
This week, we sit down with Jim Higdon to discuss:
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Cannabis Landscape
03:03 The Regulatory Cage of Cannabis
05:09 The Struggles of MSOs and Independent Operators
08:24 Advocating for Policy Change
10:15 The Role of the FDA and Future Regulations
12:43 The Future of Cannabis Regulation
15:04 Understanding the Texas Political Landscape
17:58 The Power Dynamics in Texas Politics
21:08 The Implications of the Texas Veto
23:53 The Role of Public Perception
26:09 The Economic Impact of THC in Texas
29:45 The Influence of Trump and Federal Oversight
30:14 The Path to Rescheduling Cannabis
34:31 The Future of the Farm Bill
36:00 The Optimistic Outlook for Cannabis
Summary
In this episode, Jim Higdon discusses the complexities of the cannabis and hemp industries, focusing on regulatory challenges, the political landscape in Texas, and the future of cannabis legislation. He emphasizes the need for collaboration between the hemp and cannabis sectors to navigate the evolving regulatory environment and advocates for a more unified approach to cannabis policy. The conversation also touches on the economic implications of THC products and the influence of political figures like Trump on the future of cannabis regulation.
Guest Links:
Our Links
Bryan Fields on Twitter
Kellan Finney on Twitter
The Dime on Twitter
At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.
8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain
The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast
The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast
The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished.
Sign up for our playbook here:
🎥 YouTube: The Dime
📸 Instagram: The Dime
https://www.newton-insights.com/
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