Marijuana Today

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. 

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 of psychedelics. Produced by Shea Gunther.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

Taylor West and Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) join host Kris Krane to talk about the reintroduction of the MORE Act, the prospects for near-term federal legalization, and the just-released proposed legislation to legalize in Connecticut. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Kieran Ringgenberg and Anne Donohoe join host Ben Larson to talk about Colorado's reactions to the popularity of Delta 8 THC products, the recent report from the U.S. Department of Education finding no change in the amount of young people using marijuana, and the pivot by marijuana prohibitionist Kevin Sabet into fighting pychedelics. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Dr. Jahan Marcu, Heather Sullivan, and Paul Rosen join host Ben Larson to talk about the rejection of medical marijuana legalization by the Mississippi Supreme Court, the merger of Tilray and Aphria as well as other large cannabis acquisitions, as well as the current state of legal hemp and delta-8 THC. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Dr. Jahan Marcu and Andrea Brooks join host Heather Sullivan to talk about the science of cannabis, the troubling development of the Canna Bumps brand, and what it takes to succeed as a legal marijuana delivery company in California. Produced by Shea Gunther.

In this special episode of our sister-podcast Weed Wonks, hosts Jordan Wellington and Andrew Livingston speak with Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer, who is scheduled to appear on 'Marijuana Today' later this month as a guest. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Anne Donahoe and Paul Rosen join host Ben Larson to talk about the ever-growing size and scope of the 4/20 holiday, the progress in Congress on the SAFE Banking Act, and what the tipping point for federal legalization could be. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Jeremy Berke and Natalie Fertig join host Kris Krane to talk about the growing acceptance of adult use marijuana in America, the advancement of cannabis legalization in the states, and the historic and cultural importance of this week's 4/20 holiday. Produced by Shea Gunther.  This episode was brought to you by the generous support of our sponsors Agilent, Cova Software, MJToday Media, and All Kind. Thank you!

Kris Krane, Mike Liszewski, and Jahan Marcu join host Ben Larson to talk about the legalization of adult use marijuana in New York, the new cannabis coalition formed by Snoop Dogg and billionaire Charles Koch, as well as the rise of Delta-8 THC products. Produced by Shea Gunther.  This episode was brought to you by the generous support of our sponsors Curaleaf, Agilent, Cova Software, Atlantic Farms, and All Kind. Thank you!

First-time guests Amanda Connor and Hannah E. King join host Heather Sullivan to talk about the current state of affairs in Maine and Nevada's legal cannabis markets as well as the journey they both took to becoming lawyers active in the legal marijuana industry. Produced by Shea Gunther.Check out Connor & Connor of Las Vegas, Nevada and Hannah King over at DrummondWoodsum of Portland, Maine.This episode was brought to you by the generous support of our sponsors Curaleaf, Agilent, Cova Software, Atlantic Farms, and All Kind. Thank you!  

Mike Liszewski and Andrea Brooks join host Kris Krane to talk about the legalization of adult use marijuana in New York state and the recent firing of five staffers for marijuana use by the Biden Administration. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Betty Aldworth and Anne Donahoe join host Heather Sullivan to talk about the recent re-introduction of the SAFE Banking Act, the firing of five White House staffers for marijuana use, and some of the issues women face in the legal marijuana industry. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Kieran Ringgenberg, Amber Senter, and first-timer Emily Paxhia join host Ben Larson to talk about how various marijuana social equity programs are working, the general lack of investment for Black entrepreneurs, and what is being done (and not done) by celebrities and political leaders to change things for the better. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Jeremy Berke and first-time-guest Natalie Fertig join host Ben Larson to talk about the Biden Administration’s approach to marijuana policy reform, the difficulties in building quality social equity programs, and the apparent aversion by state lawmakers to allowing for homegrow. Produced by Shea Gunther.