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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 talk with host Ben Larson 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 joins 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.

Betty Aldworth joins host Heather Sullivan to talk about how they got into drug reform activism, what drives their work these days, and the unique challenges of being a woman in legal marijuana. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Jahan Marcu and first-time guest Tom Haren joins host Brian Adams to talk about the latest in cannabis and hemp testing lab standards, New York state's adult use social equity program, and the international conflict involving Russia, marijuana, and American athlete Brittney Griner. Produced by Shea Gunther.

First-time guest Francesca DeMauro joins host Ben Larson to talk about the progress, or lack-thereof, of legalization at the federal level; the latest news out of the states; and a look ahead for what kinds of market movements and contractions we could see in the North American cannabis market in the next two years. Produced... Listen

Mike Liszewski, Matt Walter, and Sirita Wright join host Lewis Goldberg to talk about the slow-moving roll out of legal marijuana in New Jersey, the failure of marijuana legalization at the federal level, and the devolution of medical marijuana around the country. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Betty Aldworth and Dr. Jahan Marcu joins host Heather Sullivan to talk about the latest vaporize recall in Pennsylvania, the science of vape additives, and the first set of draft rules released in Oregon governing the therapeutic use of psilocybin. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Andrew Livingston and Kieran Ringgenberg joins host Ben Larson to talk about the Tennessee Valley Authority backing down from early threats to block cannabis growers, the promise made by Senator Chuck Schumer to introduce legalization legislation in April, and the latest tax and regulatory trials and tribulations for legal cannabis in California. Produced by Shea... Listen

Matthew Walter and Alex Halperin joins host Brian Adams to talk about the latest passage of the SAFE Banking Act- the sixth time that's happened so far- as well as the latest developments for legalization out of Washington, DC; plans by the NFL to study the impact of cannabis on pain; and a California bill... Listen

Jeremy Berke and first-time guest Sirita Wright joins host Kris Krane to talk about Amazon's endorsement of marijuana law reform, the ongoing push for social equity, and the latest good news out of Thailand for cannabis legalization. Produced by Shea Gunther.

In this substitute episode, we share ‘How to Launch an Industry‘, a podcast produced and hosted by Dr. Jahan Marcu, a longtime regular here on Marijuana Today. We'll be back with a regular episode of Marijuana Today next week! Produced by Shea Gunther.

Ben Larson joins host Heather Sullivan to talk about the recently announced breakup of drinks giant AB InBev and Canadian marijuana producer Tilray, some of the science behind marijuana drinks and edibles, and the ongoing supply chain disruption to the marijuana industry. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Hosts Kris Krane, Heather Sullivan, and Ben Larson join fellow host Brian Adams to talk about the lack of federal progress on legalization, how the ‘great resignation' has touched the cannabis industry, and the end of the DEA monopoly on growing cannabis for legal research. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Heather Sullivan joins producer Shea Gunther to talk about his pivot into building a glampground farm in Maine, how Marijuana Today the podcast is going, and why you should be /antiwork. Back with a regular show next week! 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... Listen

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. • Check out the Grawlix podcast, as recommended by Taylor.

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. Photo: Philip Brewer/Flickr

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. Photo: Elsa Olofsson/Flickr

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. Photo: Jim Toreli/Flickr

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. Photo: Hugo Chisholm/Flickr

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.

Andrew Livingston and Natalie Fertig join host Ben Larson to talk about how the federal government is approaching the medical and academic study of legal marijuana and the difference in how the east coast and west coast of the U.S. is rolling our legal cannabis markets. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Kieran Ringgenberg joins host Ben Larson to talk about the very slow rollout of legal adult use marijuana in New York, the continued cooling in DC over the proposed Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, and the crumbling stigma around the use of marijuana as legalization grows. Produced by Shea Gunther. Photo: thöR/Flickr

Taylor West and Jahan Marcu join host Heather Sullivan to talk about the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, recently introduced by its three main sponsors Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), as well as movement at the federal level on advancing medical research into the benefits... Listen

Heather Sullivan and first-time guest Brian Adams join host Ben Larson to talk about the just-announced federal legalization bill the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (or “CAOA”), introduced by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). Produced by Shea Gunther. Photo: Marketeering Group/Flickr

Founding regulars Betty Aldworth and Taylor West join host Kris Krane to talk about the recent unjust snubbing of 21-year-old sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson from the U.S. Olympic team after she failed a drug test for cannabis, as well diving into the past seven years that Marijuana Today has now been publishing. Produced by Shea Gunther.... Listen

In this special episode, hosts Kris Krane 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.

Betty Aldworth, Andrew Livingston, Jordan Wellington, and Mason Tvert join host Kris Krane to talk about the life and legacy of our friend and activist Steve Fox, who passed away at the age of 53 in April. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Activist and entrepreneur Evan Nison speaks with hosts Jordan Wellington and Andrew Livingston about how their home state of New Jersey as well as New York as legalizing marijuana, as well as some of the work he's done and is doing through his PR company NisonCo. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Betty Aldworth, Andrew Livingston, Jordan Wellington, and Mason Tvert join host Kris Krane to talk about the life and legacy of our friend and activist Steve Fox, who passed away at the age of 53 in April. Produced by Shea Gunther. Photo: Nancy Lane/Boston Globe

Jeremy Berke joins host Ben Larson to talk about the rumored embrace of cannabis companies by the Toronto Stock Exchange, the substantial cannabis reform enacted in New York and the business opportunities soon to flow, and the latest news out of international cannabis. Produced by Shea Gunther. Photo: Elsa Olofsson/Flickr

Andrea Brooks and Natalie Fertig join host Heather Sullivan to talk about the recent moves towards more cannabis normalization by the NFL, Amazon, and Rolling Stone as well as the various routes states are taking to legalize marijuana. Produced by Shea Gunther. Photo: All-Pro Reels/Flickr