Weed Wonks

A Rootwurks and Strategies 64 Production
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Weed Wonks

Hosted by Jordan Wellington of Strategies 64, the Weed Wonks podcast digs deep into cannabis-related politics, controversies, people, and hot topics shaping the industry. Featuring star guests in each episode, join us for an inside look at the fascinating stories behind this rapidly growing industry.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. JUN 30

    Episode 106: CANNRA Executive Director Gillian Schauer on Product Safety, Balancing Marijuana and Hemp Regulations, and Public Safety

    Cannabis Regulators Association Executive Director Gillian Schauer joins Jordan Wellington to discuss the state of regulated marijuana markets, the national emergence of consumable hemp products, and how regulators can advance public safety alongside a thriving cannabis industry. She also explains why, when it comes to legal marijuana, everything is nuance. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 33m

  2. JUN 11

    Episode 105: Government Affairs Expert and “Practical Politics” Podcast Host Sabrina Noah Discusses the Promise of True Legalization

    Jordan Wellington picks up the conversation where he left off in our previous episode with Sabrina Noah, principal at NRM Consulting and host of the Practical Politics podcast. They discuss their paths to the cannabis policy space and what it will take for the industry to fully realize the promise of legalization. They also discuss Sabrina’s upcoming Cannabis Law Institute panel on the transition from the legacy market to the legal industry. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 22m

  3. JUN 2

    Episode 104: Cannabis Law Institute Panelists Zack Kobrin and Victoria Cvitanovic on Smart Policy and moving from Medical to Adult-use

    Jordan Wellington hosts attorneys Zack Kobrin and Victoria Cvitanovic, who will be panelists at the upcoming Cannabis Law Institute hosted by the International Cannabis Bar Association in collaboration with Strategies 64. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that come with working in cannabis law and the considerations at play when medical-only markets shift to adult-use.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 20m

  4. MAY 26

    Episode 103: Cannabis Law Institute Panelists Lara DeCaro and Shay Aaron Gilmore on Women in Cannabis and going from Legacy to Legal

    Jordan Wellington hosts attorneys Lara DeCaro and Shay Aaron Gilmore, who will be panelists at the upcoming Cannabis Law Institute hosted by the International Cannabis Bar Association in collaboration with Strategies 64. Their conversations touch on women and diversity in cannabis, cannabis policy advocacy, and what it takes to shift from a legacy market to the legal cannabis trade.     Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 14m

  5. APR 29

    Episode 102: David Vaillencourt of the GMP Collective on the Regulatory Challenges of Cannabis Labeling

    In the latest Weed Wonks episode, Jordan Wellington hosts David Vaillencourt, founder and CEO of GMP Collective, for a conversation about the broken state of cannabis labeling policy, how it went awry, and why QR codes may be the key to improving effectiveness, efficiency, and standardization. They also discuss the importance of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations and why they are critical to the future of the cannabis industry. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 17m

  6. MAR 31

    Episode 101: Meredith Buettner of the Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition on Legalization—and the Need for Positivity and Patience in PA

    Jordan Wellington hosts Meredith Buettner, executive director of the Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition, for a discussion about her group’s ongoing efforts to legalize adult-use cannabis via the state’s General Assembly. They touch on some of the victories legalization advocates have had in the Commonwealth, what is needed to get adult-use legislation over the finish line, and how state-level policy changes can contribute to progress at the federal level. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 20m

  7. MAR 12

    Episode 100: Former Top Massachusetts Cannabis Regulator Shawn Collins on Finding the “Goldilocks Approach” to Cannabis Policy

    Jordan Wellington hosts Shawn Collins of the Homegrown Consulting Group for a discussion about the cannabis policymaking process. Collins, who served as the first head of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, describes the importance of convening a “community of experts,” and he explains how state officials can work with the cannabis industry to craft regulations that strike the right balance between public safety and a viable market.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 27m

  8. FEB 26

    Episode 99: Government Affairs Expert Sabrina Noah on Cannabis Advocacy and How the Industry and Authorities Can Work Together

    Jordan Wellington hosts Sabrina Noah, principal at NRM Consulting for an in-depth talk about the cannabis policymaking process and the critical role empathy and listening play in crafting regulation. They also look at how lobbyists help cannabis companies navigate regulatory demands and why it is so important that the industry and lawmakers identify and work to accomplish shared goals. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    58 min
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Hosted by Jordan Wellington of Strategies 64, the Weed Wonks podcast digs deep into cannabis-related politics, controversies, people, and hot topics shaping the industry. Featuring star guests in each episode, join us for an inside look at the fascinating stories behind this rapidly growing industry.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  • Creator
    A Rootwurks and Strategies 64 Production
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rootwurks, Inc.
  • Show Website
    Weed Wonks

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