Planted with Sara Payan on Radio Misfits

Congresswoman Dina Titus joins Sara to break down the future of cannabis policy- from banking + federal reform to the fight for small businesses and medical access. 70% of Americans support legalization… so what’s holding it back? [Ep 201]

For our 200th episode, Sara sits down with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus. From legalization to equity and banking- this is where cannabis policy is headed. “Puff, puff… let’s pass these bills.” [Ep 200]

Sara Payan sits down with ICBC founder Alex Rogers to unpack Germany’s cannabis reforms, Europe’s emerging markets, and why Berlin is now the global crossroads for cannabis. The international cannabis story is just getting started. [Ep 199]

Planted podcast, Sara Payan, Fire King Hash, Jonny Zaglin, Carey Grafmiller, Jordan Watts, MJ Bowl, solventless hash, cannabis concentrates, hash culture, Emerald Triangle farmers, cannabis craft producers [Ep 198]

On location at the Cannabis, Culture & Change conference in West Hollywood, Sara sits down with CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma. They dive into banking access, over-taxation, and what it takes to make California’s cannabis industry sustainable. [Ep 197]

Sara sits down with Heather Pasternak — comedian behind Confessions of a Weed Mom & judge on Cooking on High — to unpack cannabis, comedy & motherhood. Why are wine moms cute, but weed moms controversial? Let’s talk about it. [Ep 196]

Sara talks pre-roll innovation, automation and quality with Shahar Yamay, CEO of Hefestus.[Ep 195]

Sara sits down with Brendan McKee, Co-Founder & COO of Silver Therapeutics, for a thoughtful conversation on cannabis retail with heart—community engagement, compassionate leadership, and why the customer experience truly matters. [Ep 194]

We continue our MJBizCon coverage—recorded live at the Lights Up Las Vegas party Featuring conversations with Terry Mendez of Safe Harbor Financial on cannabis finance & access to capital, plus Dan Herer on culture, legacy & the movement’s evolution. [Ep 193]

Why are cannabis businesses still failing- even as demand grows? Sara  talks 280E, rescheduling, and survival strategies with Darren Gleeman of MBO Ventures. A must-listen from MJBizCon. [Ep 192]

What if we’ve been thinking about cannabis all wrong? Daniel Cook, CEO of @TrueTerpenes, joins Sara for a live MJBizCon conversation on terpene science, sensory language, and the deeper experience of the plant. [Ep 191]

Sara sits down with Jane Sandelman of Cannatrol and Jimmy Brinkerhoff from Edun to talk about innovation, sustainability, and what leadership looks like when it’s more than just a slogan. [Ep 190]

Planted with Sara Payan was recorded live at Hemp for the Future in Reykjavík, Iceland, capturing the energy of a truly global conversation. The setting brought together voices from around the world, each offering a different perspective on where hemp and cannabis are headed. Across six conversations, the focus stays on health, science, sustainability, and the real work happening behind the scenes to move the industry. It’s a snapshot of a movement in motion, recorded in a place that underscored just how international and interconnected this space has become. [Ep 189]

Sara Payan sits down with Dr. Bonni Goldstein for a thoughtful, clear-eyed conversation about the realities of cannabis use in children. Drawing from her work and her feature in Fat Nugs Magazine’s “Kids & Cannabis” issue, Dr. Goldstein breaks down a complicated topic with clarity, care, and a strong focus on real-world medical context. [Ep 188]

Sara sits down with Angela Cheng, CMO of Kanha, to talk about plant-based innovation, leadership, and the future of wellness. Don’t miss Angela’s insights and inspiring journey! [Ep 187]

On this week’s Planted, Sara Payan sits down with João Mattos of @8000Kicks to talk about innovation, sustainability, and the journey behind creating the world’s first waterproof hemp shoes. [Ep 186]

This week on Planted, Sara is joined by the legendary David Tran, founder of Farechild Events and Dope Magazine. They get into legacy roots, building community through events, and where cannabis culture is headed next. Tune in and let the conversation roll. [Ep 185]

Closing out Craft Farmer Month, Sara digs into policy, community and the future of small farmers with the Humboldt County Grower’s Association. [Ep 184]

For #CraftFarmerMonth, Sara chats with Amy Neukom of Neukom Family Farm about regenerative farming, and the heart behind craft cannabis. [Ep 183]

Celebrate #CraftFarmerMonth with Sara Payan on Planted! This episode features Alpenglow Farms—hear their story, passion for sustainable cannabis, and what makes small-batch farming special. Don’t miss it! [Ep 182]