Where’s the Growth? Starring Hirsh Jain
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In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we’re joined by one of the sharpest minds in cannabis policy and strategy — Hirsh Jain of Ananda Strategy — for a fast-moving, wide-ranging conversation on where growth is actually happening in the cannabis industry.
We cover:
🌍 Germany legalizes adult-use cannabis — and what that means for international markets
🌐 Key takeaways from ICBC and the emerging global cannabis landscape
📈 U.S. growth markets in 2025 — New York leads, with muted gains expected in Ohio, Delaware, and New Jersey
🗺️ Why Pennsylvania is strategically critical, yet stuck in reform limbo
🧊 Minnesota disappoints — no adult-use timeline and strong resistance to MSOs
🌴 Florida’s political chaos — hemp bans, DeSantis drama, and a shaky outlook
📉 Mature markets under pressure — what's driving pain in CA, MA, MI, and AZ
🏛️ A reality check on federal reform — from the Farm Bill to the noise around SAFE and 2024 election narratives
It's a sharp, honest look at the road ahead — in the U.S. and abroad.
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