Marijuana Today

Host Brian Adams, first time guest Robin Petty and Heather Sullivan breakdown the FDA’s position on hemp, New York’s 2nd adult use dispensary and the challenges of functioning in the strongly prohibitionist state of Texas.

Co-hosts Ben Larson and Heather Sullivan ring in 2023 with a renewed focus on state level cannabis legalization. Join us for a peek at the recent adult use statute language proposed in Minnesota, and a our thoughts on the launch of adult use sales in Connecticut and New York.

Host Brian Adams discusses marijuana pardons and expungement, SAFE Banking and holiday wish lists with guests Heather Sullivan and first-time guest, Khadijah Tribble, the Executive Director of the US Cannabis Council. Produced by Heather Sullivan.

Kieran Ringgenberg and Matt Walter speak with founder Heather Sullivan about the progress seen by the SAFE Banking Act, what federal legalization could look like, and the latest developments in New York’s emerging market. Produced by Heather Sullivan.

Host Kris Krane speaks with legendary activist Ethan Nadelmann, founder of the Drug Policy Alliance and one of the most influential thinkers in drug policy reform. Produced by Heather Sullivan.

We took a little break to eat turkey and be thankful and are lucky to have an episode of Blazed & Enthused as a fill-in, featuring guest Bill Williams, Jr speaking with host Brian Adams. Produced by Heather Sullivan.

First time guest attorney Steve Schain joins host Heather Sullivan for a recap of MJ Biz conference and a fresh look at SAFE banking and whether it will move forward during this lame duck session of Congress. Produced by Heather Sullivan.

Brian Adams and Matthew Walter talk with host Ben Larson about the results of the 2022 mid-term elections, the progress at the federal level on cannabis reform, and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs latest deal buying into the industry. Produced by Heather Sullivan.

Host Heather Sullivan briefly talks about her new position as owner and operator of ‘Marijuana Today’. We’ll be back with a regular show next week as a new era begins. Produced by Heather Sullivan.

Founding-producer Shea Gunther announces his departure from ‘Marijuana Today’ to become a farming glampground operator. Also featuring an episode of the ‘Green Rush’ where Kris Krane interviews Michael Reardon, founder and CEO of Happy Valley. Produced by Shea Gunther

We are running a substitute show this week with an episode of the Green Rush podcast featuring ‘Psychedelics Today’ founder Joe Moore. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Hannah King joins host Heather Sullivan to talk about a newly introduced proposed federal bill to allow interstate cannabis commerce, a change in Maine’s laws regarding marijuana business owners, and developments for medical marijuana in Kentucky. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Hosts Kris Krane, Heather Sullivan, Ben Larson, and Shea Gunther (filling in for Brian Adams) talk about the past eight years of podcasting, the current state of the legal cannabis world, and look ahead to the MJBiz Conference in Vegas. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Guests Heather Sullivan and Matt Walter speak with host Brian Adams about a new white paper examining the impacts of the SAFE Banking Act as well as the advancement of medical marijuana legalization in Nebraska. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Guests Kieran Ringgenberg and Andrea Brooks speak with host Ben Larson about the unique challenges facing legal marijuana operators in California as well as the current regulatory and business environment on the east coast. Produced by Shea Gunther.

This week we have a special episode with Ben Larson hosting a speakers’ series within his company Vertosa, featuring Shea Gunther talking about his work in activism, podcasting, and farming.

This week we’re featuring another episode of ‘Blazed & Enthused‘, hosted by Marijuana Today host Brian Adams. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Guests Brian Adams and Max Simon speaks with host Heather Sullivan about the worlds of legal marijuana education and training. Produced by Shea Gunther

This week we’re featuring the premiere episode of ‘Blazed & Enthused‘, hosted by Marijuana Today host and regular Brian Adams. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Guests Kieran Ringgenberg and Sirita Wright speak with host Ben Larson about Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s just-introduced Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), President Joe Biden’s shifting relationship with legalization, and New York State’s latest new push into marijuana education accreditation. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Guests Taylor West, Brian Adams, and Thomas Haren speak with host Ben Larson about the passage of the cannabis-provision-laden National Defense Authorization Act by the House and what the chances those provisions will survive in the Senate, as well as the general state of the economy. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Guest Ben Larson speaks with host Heather Sullivan about the accidental legalization of marijuana edibles in Minnesota as well as the current state of legal cannabis investing and venture capital. Produced by Shea Gunther.

We’re on a short summer break! Marijuana Today will be back with fresh new episodes the week of July 8th. Enjoy the start of summer! Produced by Shea Gunther.

Guest Dr. Jahan Marcu speaks with host Heather Sullivan about a recent bibliometric study on cannabis finding an increase in legal marijuana research as well as the science behind a recent appeals court ruling making Delta 8 THC legal. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Guests Kris Krane and Heather Sullivan speak with host Ben Larson about the recent court ruling finding that Delta 8 THC is legal, the vetoing of legal cannabis by the governor of Delaware, the embrace of legalization by Rhode Island, and a check-in on post-legalization life in New York . Produced by Shea Gunther.

Host Lewis Goldberg and producer Shea Gunther carve out an hour to talk about their origins in the industry, their thoughts on the development of legal psychedelics, and what it means to be happy with your work. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Betty Aldworth and Jeremy Berke join host Heather Sullivan to talk about the state of unionization within the legal cannabis industry as well as the intersection of medical marijuana and cancer treatments. Produced by Shea Gunther.

First-time-guests Sysamone Phaphon, John Farrell, and Niklas Kouparanis join host Ben Larson to talk about what the world of legal cannabis looks like in the rest of the world. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Producer Shea Gunther takes the unique opportunity to make a bad joke while talking about our lack of a show this week. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Andrea Brooks and Sirita Wright join host Ben Larson to talk about the rise and impacts of hemp-derived psychoactives, the growth and unique challenges of infused beverages, and the current tax landscape for legal marijuana. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Taylor West and Heather Sullivan joins first-time host Jeremy Berke to talk about the MORE Act, which just passed out of the House, as well as the merits and downsides of industry consolidation. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Andrea Brooks, Max Simon, and Sirita Wright joins host Kris Krane to talk about the massive merger recently announced between MSO giants Cresco and Columbia Care and the upcoming vote in the U.S. House to deschedule marijuana. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Mike Liszewski and Andrea Brooks join host Heather Sullivan to talk about their thoughts about the largest state and national stories of 2021 and what they think we could see ahead in 2022. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Max Simon and Matt Walter join host Ben Larson to talk about the rise in both crime and taxes for legal marijuana operators in California, the latest developments for cannabis banking at the federal level, and a look ahead to what the industry might see in 2022. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Heather Sullivan and Kieran Ringgenberg join host Brian Adams to talk about republican-proposed States Reform Act, the latest progress for legalization in Ohio, and the benefits of cannabis use by parents. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Mike Liszewski and Kieran Ringgenberg join host Heather Sullivan to talk about the proposed States Reform Act, the ways that states handling cannabis business applications, and the latest news from marijuana social network and listing site Weed Maps. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Taylor West, Andrew Livingston, and Matt Walter join host Kris Krane to talk about a Republican lead effort in Congress to legalize marijuana and the prospects for legalization implementation in Virginia. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Jahan Marcu and Jeremy Berke join host Ben Larson to talk about the recent election fall-out for marijuana, some of the ways scientists are researching drug consumption and how the federal government is using their studies, and the lag in New York in rolling out legal adult use marijuana. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Andrea Brooks and first-time guest Max Simon join host Ben Larson to talk about the recent MJBizCon in Las Vegas; new prospective legislation in Congress that would allow the city of Washington, DC to legalize marijuana; and plans by the FDA to learn about the effects of Delta-8 on Reddit. Produced by Shea Gunther.

We looked way back into our archives to pull out episode #2 of Marijuana Today- published in the summer of 2014 just as legal marijuana was starting to be A Thing, with Andrew Livingston and Taylor West joining Kris Lotlikar to talk about Colorado, banking, and how the Obama administration saw legal cannabis. Produced by Shea Gunther.

In this departure-from-format episode, producer Shea Gunther talks with his buddy Carl Giannone from Trade Roots about life, the universe, politics, and cute puppies. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Taylor West and Jahan Marcu join host Ben Larson to talk about hemp-derived Delta 9, friction between adult use and medical marijuana business, and the newly legal market for cannabis flower in New York. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Taylor West and Jahan Marcu join host Ben Larson to talk about hemp-derived Delta 9, friction between adult use and medical marijuana business, and the newly legal market for cannabis flower in New York. Produced by Shea Gunther.

In this special episode, hosts Brian Adams and Ben Larson interview each other and dive into their histories in legal cannabis and how they got started down their respective career paths. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Matt Walter and Shea Gunther speak with host Heather Sullivan about the possible return of the SAFE Banking Act, the reported diversion of millions of pounds of cannabis out of California's legal market, and the fight over local control of marijuana business. Produced by Shea Gunther.

In this special episode, hosts Kris Krane and Heather Sullivan interview each other and dive into their histories in legal cannabis and how they got started down their respective career paths. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Mike Liszewski and Jeremy Berke speak with host Ben Larson about the lessons New York and California can learn from one another as their respective markets take hold and mature, as well as the status of federal legalization and cannabis research legislation. Produced by Shea Gunther. 

We're running a special substitute show this week with a very cool Green Rush episode featuring a discussion with our very own Kris Krane.  Produced by Shea Gunther. 

Heather Sullivan and first-time guest Matt Walter join first-time host Ben Larson to talk about the growing complexities involved with legal marijuana markets, corporations, and legislative reform; the regulations governing investing in cannabis; and the similarities between legal marijuana and other vice industries. Produced by Shea Gunther. 

Betty Aldworth and Heather Sullivan join first-time host Brian Adams to talk about the evolution of marijuana use by workers, the push to drive social equity through delivery licensing, and possible revisions to medical marijuana laws in states like Colorado. Produced by Shea Gunther. 

Mike Liszewski and Brian Adams join host Heather Sullivan to talk about the future of cannabis reform at the local level, what 2022 could hold for the reform of psychedelic laws, and the latest developments in Ohio for legalized adult use marijuana. Produced by Shea Gunther.