Best Cannabis Regulation Updates Podcasts (2025)

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$28.4 Billion Dollar Hemp Industry Can’t Be Put Back in the Bottle ft Jim Higdon 47:52

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Current State of the Hemp Industry 03:04 Bipartisan Support and Legislative Challenges 05:46 The Path to a One Plant Solution 08:54 California's Unique Position in the Hemp Debate 11:57 The Impact of Alcohol Industry on Hemp Legislation 14:57 The Future of Hemp and Spirits Collaboration 26:03 Navigating Legislative C…

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Understanding Real Event OCD: When the Past Fuels Obsession 1:07:07

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In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by OCD specialist Kevin Foss to dive deep into Real Event OCD, which is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder where real past experiences become the focus of endless rumination, guilt, and shame. Together, they unpack the symptoms, real-life examples, and how this subtype differs from PTSD, moral injury,…

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Largest Medical Cannabis & Cancer Study Ever: Can These Findings Push Rescheduling? ft Ryan Castle 48:40

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If you were given some of the worst news in the world, wouldn’t you expect your doctors to use every tool available? What if one of those tools could save millions of lives—and the science is already here? The world’s largest medical cannabis and cancer study—10,000 papers, ranked in the top 5% globally—shows overwhelming evidence that cannabis has…

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Episode 65: Karma Koala Podcast 272: Brian Vicente on the launch of Colorado’s Hemp Beverage Coalition & the move to beverages becoming a major cog in the national cannabis & hemp market(s) 21:06

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The Colorado Hemp Beverage Coalition quietly arrived 6 months back and they had their official launch party in the last couple of weeks. Leading lawyer and consultant Brian Vicente is playing a key part in bringing Colorado up to speed with other states and hopes to get some legislation through the state house in the January session. We discuss wha…

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Episode 64: Karma Koala Podcast 271: Raymond Allen – From In House At Burning Man & MAPS To Antithesis Law – Challenges of Working in Psychedelic Law & What That Means in 2025 28:39

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Raymond recently annouced he’s joing the Californian firm, Antithesis. I catch up with him to discuss what that means and what sort of practice he’s looking to develop. Raymond Allen is a seasoned nonprofit attorney and former in-house general counsel with two decades of experience guiding purpose-driven nonprofits and other organizations on the cu…

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Episode 63: Karma Koala Podcast 270: Jessica Steinberg Joins Feldman Legal Advisors PLLC As New UK Advisor 15:12

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Feldman Legal Advisors out of NY announced last month that Jessica would be advising for the firm out of the UK handling both UK & European business. We jumped on a call to discuss the sort of work she’d be doing and her thoughts on the Europe wide market at the moment. Jessica also has extensive experience at the UN which is one of the major hurdl…

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Strategy Truths & Lies, Mature Industries Already Know ft. Mitchell Osak 56:08

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Cannabis is chaotic by design. Vertical integration forces operators to run six or seven businesses at once — then replicate that model across states with different regulations, all without economies of scale. It’s no wonder the industry feels messy. The bigger problem? Too many companies are chasing the wrong metrics and ignoring the lessons other…

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Identity Diffusion 1:37:52

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In this episode, Dr. David Puder and Mark Ruffalo dive into the history and theory of identity diffusion, from Kernberg’s structural model and Gunderson’s work on BPD to Akhtar’s clinical descriptions. We explore how identity diffusion shows up in patients’ lived experiences—feelings of emptiness, fractured self-image, lack of authenticity—and what…

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THC Is an Ingredient, Where Pharma, MSOs & Hemp Collide, ft. Zach Edge 43:08

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THC is an ingredient. Cannabinoids will be treated like standardized inputs across pharma, licensed cannabis, and hemp—and the future winners are hedging until there’s clarity. What got you here won’t get you there. The next phase needs a new playbook: ops tweaks aren’t enough; strategy has to change. Near term, expect Schedule III to unlock e-phar…

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Episode 62: Karma Koala Podcast 269: Khalid Tinasti & His New Paper “Navigating Cannabis Regulation in Morocco: Historical Context, Socio-Economic Impact, and Policy Gaps” 31:17

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I recently read Khalid’s latest paper “Navigating Cannabis Regulation in Morocco: Historical Context, Socio-Economic Impact, and Policy Gaps” (see below) He writes by way of introduction In August 2021, Morocco adopted Law 13–21, authorizing the medical and industrial uses of cannabis. This new law marks a break from the prohibitionist drug policy …

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Sensory Science Unlocked, Beyond THC, Inside True Terpenes ft. Dan Cook 51:32

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$8 billion in products hit shelves each year with True Terpenes inside. The real edge? Turning sensory science—backed by data—into products that connect and fill clear gaps in the market. We break down what cannabis can borrow from wine (shared language, guided discovery), where that analogy stops, and why toxicology and standards are the new trust…

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Episode 61: Karma Koala Podcast 268: Owen Smith Medical Cannabis Activist, Author & Advocate Talks About His Book, ” Legal Cannabis Extracts – Edibles In The Supreme Court Of Canada” 34:05

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I talk to Owen about his book and happened that led him to write it. The book precis says David & Goliath I would also add “the Odyssey”. The book precis says Owen, Ted and the crew of the Victoria cannabis buyers club embark on a David versus Goliath showdown with Health Canada and the Harper Conservative government. Armed with the power of scienc…

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Episode 60: Karma Koala Podcast 267: “Opaque” How a rogue laboratory at University of Illinois Chicago got people convicted for driving high 33:30

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In this episode I speak with Maya Dukmasova a senior reporter at InjusticeWatch.org who has just penned a great investigative piece about a rogue lab and cannabis DUI testing methadology and results in Illinois. Maya writes It would take more than six years for Thompson to be exonerated, along with more than a dozen other DuPage County defendants w…

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Cannabis and Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Sleep, and Cognitive Function Update and Review 1:10:50

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In this episode, we explore the latest 2025 research on cannabis and mental health. Our discussion covers how cannabis use impacts depression, anxiety, PTSD, sleep, cognitive function, and cannabis use disorder (CUD). While many patients report short-term relief from symptoms, studies reveal complex risks, including increased odds of mood disorders…

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Dr. Greenhouse: The #1 Mistake Killing Your Plants ft. Nadia Sabeh 1:03:19

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What if keeping the room a little too dry is killing your plants? Humidity—and the HVAC that controls it—drives plant health, but air isn’t uniform across the room. The fix isn’t more AC; it’s dialing VPD so humidity, lights, airflow, and irrigation work together. Get it wrong and you lose yield and fail tests; get it right and buds stay sticky, he…

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Richie Proud on the iAnthus Turnaround: Why Selling Arizona Fueled Core-Market Growth 55:05

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What if the smartest growth move is cutting—on purpose? Turnarounds aren’t financial stories—they’re operational ones. Growth-at-all-costs is out. The new playbook: prune non-core assets, concentrate resources in high-return states, and speed the path from cultivation to checkout. This week we sit down with Richie Proud, CEO of iAnthus, to discuss:…

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Regulating Our Emotions as Parents with Alissa Jerud, PhD 1:14:43

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Parenting brings love, joy and plenty of emotional challenges. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Alissa Jerud explores how parents can better understand and regulate their emotions instead of getting stuck in cycles of frustration, anxiety, or control. Drawing on exposure therapy, DBT skills, and her Emotion-Savvy Parenting approach, Dr. J…

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Episode 59: Karma Koala Podcast 266: Lisa Pittman – Hemp / Cannabis WTF Is Going On In Texas At the Moment? 28:16

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Great to catch up with Lisa to find out what’s going on in both the hemp & cannabis worlds in Texas. Lisa explains the ongoing fracas between the senate, the Lt Gov & Gov Abbott on hemp. Lisa has been involved with cannabis / hemp and law in Texas or over a decade now and knows the state inside out on the topic(s). Did you know only 182 hectares of…

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Secrets Behind Failed Cannabis Builds: Where Every Team Needs to Look Now ft. David Fettner 49:36

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Most cannabis facilities fail before the first wall goes up. Most assume it’s because of money — but they’re wrong. It’s because no one asked the right questions. The question you need to ask now is: Where should we be looking to set ourselves up for long-term success? Asking the right questions is critical — because decisions made for today can be…

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The ROI of Pre-Roll Automation: Scaling Quality, Reducing Labor, and Hitting 20K+ a Day ft. Shahar Yamay 39:00

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Every investment is just an ROI calculator. Automation feels risky—until you run the numbers. It doesn’t kill craftsmanship—it scales it. Growing your pre-roll category usually means balancing sales growth with hand-filling teams to maintain quality. But what if you could do both? What if you could leverage best-in-class automation to hit your numb…

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Moving fast, staying safe: What FIs need to know about stablecoins and RTP 33:35

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Join us for an in-depth conversation on the topic of real-time payments, specifically the introduction of Stablecoin. In this conversation, we will discuss Definitions and differences of RTP vs Stablecoin Benefits and risks associated with both Regulatory concerns What financial institutions need to do to prepare for the more general adoption of th…

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Episode 58: Karma Koala Podcast 265: Jesús Alonso Olamendi – ICEERS (The International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research, and Service) Who they are? What they do? …… and how they share their ... 34:51

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Great to speak to Jesus and to get an insight into ICEERS. Who they are? What they do? How they share their knowledge and how they are developing an education aspect to the work they do. This is what they say about themselves on their site The International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research, and Service (ICEERS) is a non-profit organiza…

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Financially motivated sextortion: Old crime, new twist 34:35

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Sadly, extortion and sexual exploitation are nothing new to the world, but today, we discuss a new twist to these old crimes. Learn how criminal organizations are preying on the younger generation and ways you can identify these crimes. Our moderator, Terri Luttrell, will steer the conversation with Alison Jimenez, our expert, to provide everyone w…

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Keep Your Eye on Ohio: Why California’s Failures Are Michigan’s Success, and the Global Cannabis Landscape ft. Hirsh Jain 56:44

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What’s the real goal of a legal cannabis market? If it’s to replace the illicit market, create safe access, and drive tax revenue—then why is California, the world’s 4th largest economy, failing while Michigan is thriving? Despite California’s size and cultural dominance, cannabis sales are shrinking, cities are refusing to opt in, and the illicit …

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Episode 57: Karma Koala Podcast 264: Jeffrey O’Brien Partner Husch Blackwell – Updates From Michigan & How The State Engaged Properly With THC Beverages 24:00

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I talk to Jeffrey about how Minnesota has walked a steady & I would argue sensible path in dealing with cannabis, hemp for human consumption and how both have worked in conjunction with other industries and especially the state’s craft brewing industry. We discuss the sort of work he’s currently doing for clients. But .. remember the state regulato…

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Psychodynamic Psychopharmacology: Insights from Dr. David Mintz 1:14:52

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In this episode, I engage in a shared-interest conversation with Dr. David Mintz, a psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience at the Austen Riggs Center, about his book Psychodynamic Psychopharmacology: Caring for the Treatment-Resistant Patient. Mintz explores the integration of psychodynamic principles into medication prescribing, emphasizing…

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Episode 56: Karma Koala Podcast 263: Daniel Locke – Owner Medical Cannabis Physician Group In Jacksonville Florida. It’s Everything You’ll Think It’ll Be, But Worse 31:30

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Great commentry on Florida by Daniel. He does know just about everything there is to know about the ever confusing Florida world(s) of cannabis and hemp. He’s had enough of Trulieve, enough of politicians, enough of lack of education and a lot more to boot. The solution.. run for office. Read more https://cannabislaw.report/karma-koala-podcast-263-…

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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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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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Episode 55: Karma Koala Podcast 262: Daron Hudson, The Sanctuary Garden, 2nd Time Around With The OCM – Things Have Got Better, Not Perfect, But Better 32:48

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Daron comes from a legacy background and whilst on the board of New York Housing Works https://www.housingworks.org/about-us an organisation born out of the AIDS crisis in New York City. Created as a community for inclusive care, social justice, and an end to homelessness. Daron was on the board at Housing Works when they applied for and received t…

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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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Episode 54: Karma Koala Podcast 261: Prof. Tshepo Madlingozi Full-time Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission – The Cannabis For Personal Consumption In Private Act Is Signed Into The ... 31:07

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I speak with Prof. Tshepo Madlingozi about South Africa’s “Cannabis For Personal Consumption In Private Act” Prof Madlingozi is full-time commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission and explains how the act although signed almost a year ago has not spun through the machinations of departmental politics and the promised regulations are…

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Episode 53: Karma Koala Podcast 260: Jessica Hanson Symple Seeds: Learning About Homegrow – “A Regulatory Patchwork In The US” 29:58

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Jessica’s business sends legally compliant seeds throughout the US and she talks about the move towards democratizing homegrow. We dig into some of the details of what homegrow means in the US with regard to regulations and rules and return to the same word time after time, “Patchwork” Dig in with us and learn about homegrow and what the future cou…

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Episode 52: Karma Koala Podcast 259: Ryan Zaklin, MD, MA ( Dr Z) What is US Medical Cannabis In 2025, “Selling Access To Product Not Care” 30:06

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In this episode we speak to Dr Z (Ryan Zaklin) a MD with a medical cannabis practice based in Massachusetts and ask what is medical cannabis in the US as it currently stand. How has it changed from the early California days and what does a patchwork or regulation and legislation around the country actually mean for medical professionals working wit…

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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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Catatonia in Children and Teens 53:53

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Catatonia in children and teens is underdiagnosed, frequently misunderstood, and potentially fatal if left untreated. In this episode, Dr. David Puder and Dr. Annabel Kuhn interview Dr. Joshua Ryan Smith—child and adolescent psychiatrist and division director at Vanderbilt University—to explore the essential clinical skills and medical knowledge ne…

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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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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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The Bear: Trauma, Personality, and Attachment with Dr. Eric Bender and Dr. David Puder 1:09:03

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In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Eric Bender to explore the psychological depth of the Emmy Award-winning show, The Bear (FX). Through a psychodynamic lens, they examine Carmy’s character—his trauma, complex PTSD, obsessive-compulsive personality traits, and avoidant attachment style. They also break down the borderlin…

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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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Tariffs, technology, and trust: Duncan Taylor on the forces shaping community banking 30:51

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In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, we discuss the ripple effects of global trade, regulatory shifts, and advancing fraud threats with Duncan Taylor, SVP and Chief Operating Officer of the Washington Bankers Association. Tune in as we explore: How tariffs and international trade tensions are impacting regional and agricultural banks What communi…

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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…