Best Cannabinoid Science Podcasts (2025)

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The Cannabis Titanic: The Reset Ahead, Matt Karnes on What the Numbers Say 43:04

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Debt is coming due — and we’re approaching a point of no return. At this stage, it’s not if there will be fallout — it’s who survives it. The surface-level view of the cannabis industry hides deep financial issues that only become clear when you dig into the numbers. And that’s exactly what Matt Karnes has been doing for years. From cash flow strai…

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182: An Interview With Robert Steen of Norway on the Award-Winning Movie 'The Remarkable Life of Ibelin' 13:00

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Robert Steen of Oslo, Norway. Steen and his wife, Trude, are the parents of Mats Steen, who died of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in 2014. An award-winning documentary, The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, is based on their son's story.…

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Synapse Energetics & Fat Metabolism in the Brain | Timothy Ryan | 241 1:25:59

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Send us a text How brain synapses work and fuel themselves with fat. Episode Summary: Dr. Timothy Ryan talks about the high energy costs of synapses, the role of mitochondria and glycolysis, and challenge the long-held view that the brain relies solely on glucose by discussing new evidence that neurons burn fats from lipid droplets for fuel, especi…

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Microbiome as a Modifiable Organ System | Eugene Chang | 240 1:28:12

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Send us a text Episode Summary: Dr. Eugene Chang talks about the microbiome’s role as a vital organ, the impacts of antibiotics and Western diets on microbial health, and strategies for restoring a damaged microbiome through diet and fecal microbial transplants. They delve into microbiome dysbiosis, its links to modern diseases, and Chang’s researc…

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Organigram’s Competitive Edge: Paolo De Luca on BAT, M&A Strategy, and the Cannabis Long Game 54:43

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Built to last. That’s not just a slogan — it’s a strategy. In an industry driven by short-term survival, the cannabis space often feels like a rollercoaster. Financial pressures and market volatility push companies to chase quarters instead of building moats. But what if you could play the long game? What if you could invest in domain knowledge, de…

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181: An Interview With Dr. Carolina Barnett-Tapia, Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Toronto, on MG Treatment 13:19

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Carolina Barnett-Tapia, MD PhD, an associate professor of neurology at the University of Toronto, about how myasthenia gravis is treated throughout the Western Hemisphere.By Rare Care Podcast

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Bowel Sounds Summer School - Eosinophilic Esophagitis 34:08

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In this episode of Bowel Sounds Summer School, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Peter Lu have taken highlights from past episodes on eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and put them into a special episode jam-packed with clinical pearls. Former expert guests Dr. Glenn Furuta, Dr. Amanda Muir, Dr. Rachel Chevalier, and Dr. Mike Wilsey explain how to diagnose,…

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Sleep Duration, Sleep Timing & Short-Sleepers | Ying-Hui Fu | 239 54:06

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Send us a text The genetics of sleep duration and sleep timing. Episode Summary: Dr. Ying-Hui Fu discusses her research on the genetics of sleep, focusing on natural short sleepers who thrive on 4-6 hours of sleep and the heritability of sleep traits like duration and timing. She explores how sleep efficiency, rather than just duration, may explain…

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The Michelin-Star Experience? Gibran Washington on What Customers Actually Want 49:52

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What if buying cannabis felt more like a Michelin-star dining experience than a traditional retail transaction? Where the staff doesn’t just sell—they guide, educate, and tailor every recommendation to how you want to feel. No guessing. Just clarity, confidence, and trust—rooted in science-backed evidence. That’s the vision behind Ethos Cannabis. W…

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180: An Interview With Dr. Angela Vincent, Winner of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America's First Lifetime Achievement Award 13:24

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews British scientist Angela Vincent, winner of the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America.By Rare Care Podcast

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Hormones, Endocrine Disruptors & the Fate of Modern Liberal Society | Charles Cornish-Dale | 238 1:33:58

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Send us a text A blend of biology, philosophy, and history exploring how hormones and endocrine disruptors affect social behavior and society. Episode Summary: Dr. Charles Cornish-Dale discusses the decline of masculinity in modern society, linking it to falling testosterone levels, environmental endocrine disruptors, and the limitations of liberal…

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Circadian Biology: Genetics, Behavior, Metabolism, Light, Oxygen & Melatonin | Joseph Takahashi | 237 1:52:33

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Send us a text How our biological clocks shape biology from the molecular to behavioral level. Episode Summary: Dr. Joseph Takahashi discusses circadian rhythms, exploring their biological basis, from molecular mechanisms to their impact on metabolism and health; the discovery of circadian clock genes; role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus, and how l…

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EP123 The First Five Minutes: Cannabis and Your Body with guest Elizabeth Thompson Phd 1:51:48

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When we use cannabis, our whole body fires up! During this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los chats with neuropharmacologist and physiologist Dr. Elizabeth Thompson about the cascade of body systems that light up in the first minute using cannabis, how each system tells of story about the experience of getting high, and how you can use this u…

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AI in Cannabis Commerce Is Here — But Jane’s Doing It Their Way with Socrates Rosenfeld 50:02

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AI is reshaping every corner of commerce — and in cannabis, where the pace is chaotic and change can be difficult, thoughtful integration is even harder. We’re in the middle of a digital transformation as profound as the rise of the internet. In a space where “speed and size” used to win, the new game is endurance. Because to finish first, you have…

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179: An Interview With Dr. Daniel Grant, VP and Global Program Head at Novartis 13:13

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Daniel Grant, MD, vice president and global program head of neuroscience and gene therapy at Swiss pharma giant Novartis, on emerging therapies for SMA.By Rare Care Podcast

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Bowel Sounds Summer School - Constipation in Children 45:23

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In our FIRST episode of the Bowel Sounds Summer School series, hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Temara Hajjat have taken highlights from past episodes on constipation and put them into a special episode jam-packed with clinical pearls. Former expert guests Dr. Carlo Di Lorenzo, Dr. Lusine Ambartsumyan, Dr. Jose Garza, and Dr. Marc Benninga explain to us …

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Cell Biology: Cytoskeleton, Self-Assembly & Self-Organization, Wound Healing | Bill Bement | 236 1:31:14

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Send us a text Cellular self-organization, cytoskeleton dynamics, and membrane wound healing. Episode Summary: Cell Biologist Dr. Bill Bement explains the dynamic world of the cell cortex, discussing how actin filaments and microtubules drive processes like cell division and wound healing through self-assembly and self-organization; energy dynamics…

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Trump, Texas SB3 & the Rescheduling Timeline: Jim Higdon on What Comes Next 48:46

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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…

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178: An Interview With Ashley Stanley-Copeland, MD, of Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas 14:47

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Ashley Stanley-Copeland, MD, of Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas, on therapeutic options available to patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).By Rare Care Podcast

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Computational Neuroscience, Machine Learning vs. Biological Learning, Large Language Models | Marius Pachitariu | 235 1:50:04

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Send us a text How brains compute and learn, blending neuroscience with AI insights. Episode Summary: Dr. Marius Pachitariu discusses how the brain computes information across scales, from single neurons to complex networks, using mice to study visual learning. He explains the differences between supervised and unsupervised learning, the brain’s hi…

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The Hidden Weakness in Most Cannabis Operations — What We Heard at Benzinga 43:41

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The cannabis shakeout isn’t coming. It’s already here. Operators are bleeding, investors are disappearing, and the old playbook is falling apart. After Benzinga, one thing’s clear: the winners will be the ones who specialize, control every cost, and have visibility into every part of their business in real time. What happens when you pull back the …

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177: An Interview With Dr. Sithara Ramdas on Neonatal and Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis 11:54

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews pediatric neurologist Sithara Ramdas, MD, of Oxford Children's Hospital in England, on neonatal and juvenile myasthenia gravis.By Rare Care Podcast

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176: An Interview With Lyza Weisman on Living With Spinal Muscular Atrophy 15:14

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Lyza Weisman, who has spinal muscular atrophy type 2, about how she copes with progressive loss of muscle function.By Rare Care Podcast

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Brain Fat: Dietary PUFAs, Cannabinoids, Fatty Acid Binding Proteins, Anxiety & Mood | Steven Laviolette | 234 1:12:53

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Send us a text How dietary fats and cannabinoids shape brain function and mental well-being. Episode Summary: Dr. Steven Laviolette discusses the role of lipids, particularly endocannabinoids and fatty acids, in brain signaling and mental health, discussing how dietary omega-3 and omega-6 imbalances, prenatal THC exposure, and fatty acid binding pr…

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Gayle Diamond - Is it Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)? 41:51

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In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Temara Hajjat and Dr. Peter Lu speak with Dr. Gayle Diamond, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, about identifying and managing food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES). Learning objectives Identify the symptoms, etiology, and work up done for FPIES Discuss the…

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175: An Interview With Allucent's Marcus Delatte, PhD, on Using Cannabinoids to Treat Patients With Rare Seizure Disorders 10:30

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Marcus Delatte, PhD, on how the versatile cannabis plant offers innovative treatments for children with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gestaut syndrome.By Rare Care Podcast

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Storytelling Is the Future of Cannabis IR ft Jesse Redmond 54:47

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What if the most powerful investor pitch wasn’t a deck or a breakdown of earnings—but a story? Now, the idea of seeds in the ground to thriving plants is a tangible experience—one that finally captures the real narrative. Because in cannabis, the financials don’t always tell the full story. This week, we sit down with Jesse Redmond, Head of Investo…

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Feel the Burn: Seed Oils, Memes & Oxidative Stress | Brian Kerley | 233 2:10:38

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Send us a text Are seed oils really driving chronic disease (and sunburns), or is it hype? Episode Summary: Dr. Brian Kerley talks about the health impacts of seed oils, their high omega-6 fatty acid content, and their role in chronic diseases through mechanisms like lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress. They explore how these industrially proce…

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174: An Interview With Lucy Culp, VP of State Government Affairs at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 11:13

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Lucy Culp, vice-president of state government affairs at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, on top issues of importance to patients with rare blood cancers.By Rare Care Podcast

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EP122 Growing Cannabis for Hashmaking with guest Conner Terpwizard 1:41:49

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We love growing our own flower! And we also love hash! On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los sits down with Conner Terpwizard to discuss what flower characteristics make it good for hashing, how to choose genetics that will result in hash that meets your desires, and how to handle the plant during cultivation and post harvest to create t…

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SSRIs, Sexual Dysfunction, Suicide & Mass Shootings, How FDA Works | David Healy | 232 2:10:09

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Send us a text A critique of SSRIs and pharma’s influence on medicine, including SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction, suicidality, and violence. Long Summary: Dr. David Healy critiques modern medicine, focusing on SSRIs and psychiatric medicine, including: how pharmaceutical companies manipulate clinical trial data, ghostwrite studies, and influence me…

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Fix the Process: Real Cannabis Manufacturing Tools & Optimization Techniques ft.: Murphy Murri 56:48

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Most cannabis operators are reactive—drowning in checklists, flooded with data, and still missing the point. Compliance gets all the attention, while real operational signals—like handling variability and shifting process conditions—lead to execution gaps and reactive decision-making. Extraction process optimization is tricky, but when the actual r…

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Hilary Michel - Addressing Women's Health in IBD 38:23

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In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk with Dr. Hilary Michel, pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH about women's health in IBD. Learning objectives Identify the impact of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on key stages of female reproductive health, including puberty, mens…

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Brett Puffenbarger: The Future of Cannabis Will Look Like This… and Yes, It Will Shock You 54:49

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What if we told you the future of cannabis looks less like dispensaries... and more like the milk aisle? Everyone’s chasing growth, market share, and the next hot product — but few are asking the deeper question: What will the cannabis industry actually become? While cannabis is certainly disruptive, its future likely follows a few predictable path…

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173: An Interview With Amyloidosis Patient Dan Lier, a Partner With the Nonprofit Group 'Somebody To Talk To' 10:46

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews amyloidosis patient and former basketball player Dan Lier, a partner with the nonprofit group Somebody To Talk To, about his new "Rare Disease Playbook."By Rare Care Podcast

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Psychedelic Chemistry, Magic Mushrooms, Kratom, Gray Market Research Chemicals, Vape Shops | Andrew Chadeayne | 231 1:38:37

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Send us a text Episode Summary: Dr. Andrew Chadeayne discusses the chemistry of psilocybin and other psychedelics, their potential therapeutic applications, and the challenges of commercializing them in a shifting biotech market. The conversation delves into the complexities of magic mushroom composition, debunking myths like "lemon tekking," and u…

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No Exits, No Capital, No Bullsh*t: Seth Yakatan on Cannabis Reality 45:37

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There’s no exits. There’s no cash. There’s no buyers. So what do you do? Batten down the hatches. Crush your market. Squeeze out the little guys who can’t compete — and wait. This week, Seth Yakatan returns to discuss the following: • How he’s seeing the board • Why cannabis can’t hit reset like other industries • What operators need to do right no…

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Psilocybin & MDMA: Inflammation, Stress & Brain-Body Communication | Michael Wheeler | 230 1:09:38

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Send us a text Episode Summary: Dr. Michael Wheeler talks about neuroimmune interactions, exploring how the immune system and brain communicate, particularly through the blood-brain barrier and meninges; how chronic stress and inflammation can alter brain circuits, contributing to mood disorders like depression; how drugs like psilocybin and MDMA m…

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172: An Interview With Huntington Disease Patient and Advocate Lauren Holder of Help 4 HD 12:25

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Lauren Holder, an activist and patient with Huntington disease, as well as producer and host of the podcast series Help 4 HD Live.By Rare Care Podcast

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Nishant Patel - Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Children 55:56

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In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk with Dr. Nishant Patel, pediatric gastroenterologist at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, about the diagnosis and evaluation of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) in children. Learning objectives Recognize the varied clinical presentations of exocrine p…

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171: An Interview WIth Antonella Favit-Van Pelt, MD, PhD, on Neuromodulation to Treat Multiple Sclerosis 15:44

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Antonella Favit-Van Pelt, MD, PhD, chief medical officer at Helius Medical, on the potential of neuromodulation to treat people with multiple sclerosis.By Rare Care Podcast

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Linoleic Acid, Seed Oils, mTOR & Breast Cancer | Nikos Koundouros & John Blenis | 229 1:47:18

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Send us a text Episode Summary: New research on how dietary fats, particularly omega-6 fatty acids like linoleic acid, influence triple-negative breast cancer progression by activating the mTOR pathway, a key regulator of cell growth; role of the FABP5 protein in enhancing cancer cells’ sensitivity to omega-6 fats; differences between breast cancer…

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Where’s the Cash? Visibility, Inventory & Profitable Growth with Tyler Nielsen 54:40

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"Cash strapped" might be the most heard phrase in the cannabis industry right now. So… where’s the cash? Without disciplined forecasting and visibility into true costs, growth is meaningless. Most companies aren’t failing from bad ideas — they’re failing in execution. That’s where cash leaks into missed forecasts, bloated inventory, and lost opport…

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Rhythms, Memory, Time, Place, Representation & the Brain | György Buzsáki | 228 1:48:30

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Send us a text Episode Summary: Dr. Gyorgy Buzsaki discusses the hippocampus’s role beyond memory and spatial navigation, delving into its broader functions in cognition, action planning, and brain-body interactions; how hippocampal rhythms, like sharp wave ripples, influence memory consolidation, glucose regulation, and metabolic health, challengi…

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170: An Interview With Joyce Kullman, Executive Director of the Vasculitis Foundation 12:09

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Joyce Kullman, executive director of the Vasculitis Foundation, duirng Vasculitis Awareness Month.By Rare Care Podcast

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169: An Interview With Chris Lewis, Son of Famous Comedian Jerry Lewis 13:35

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Chris Lewis, whose father, Jerry Lewis, was not only among the most famous comedians of the 20th century but also a tireless advocate for people with muscular dystrophy.By Rare Care Podcast

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170: An Interview With Chris Lewis, Son of Famous Comedian Jerry Lewis 13:35

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Chris Lewis, whose father, Jerry Lewis, was not only among the most famous comedians of the 20th century but also a tireless advocate for people with muscular dystrophy.By Rare Care Podcast

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Why the Industry’s Premier Brands Choose The Flowery — and What’s Coming Next in New York & Florida ft. Ilya Shmidt 45:00

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Florida and New York are massive markets — but they’re still early. Everyone’s fighting for attention, trust, and long-term positioning. So how did The Flowery rise to the top and become the go-to partner for the industry’s premier brands? 710 Labs. Wizard Trees. Preferred Gardens. Doja Pak the list goes on. These brands are some of the most sought…

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Cary Sauer - Making Sense of Competency-Based Medical Education 1:21:31

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In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Cary Sauer about Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) to break down this concept and all the related terminology that is part of this approach to medical training. If you're confused about CBME, EPAs, milestones and competencies, this episode is for you! Dr. Sauer is a Pediat…

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Biophysics of Life: Biophotons, Light, Quantum Biology, Regeneration & Cancer | Nirosha Murugan | 227 1:39:21

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Send us a text The biophysics of life, exploring how light & energy shape biology, with biophysicist Dr. Nirosha Murugan. Episode Summary: Dr. Murugan discusses the role of biophysics in biology, focusing on how light, particularly biophotons emitted by cells, influences processes like wound healing, neural activity, and cancer detection; how micro…