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Episode 123: Mackenzie Slade of Cannabis Public Policy Consulting on Potency, Prices, and What Drives Consumers to the Illicit Market

2026-08-1701:32:09

Strategies 64’s Jordan Wellington welcomes back Mackenzie Slade, an implementation scientist, public health expert, and CEO of Cannabis Public Policy Consulting, for an in-depth talk about cannabis policy. They take a close look at the Missouri cannabis market, what has made it a success, and the impact of its rapid implementation of adult-use legalization. They also discuss the ongoing balance that must be struck between public health and business concerns on matters such as taxation, product potency, and labeling requirements. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Episode 122: Henry Crisler of 3MA and Attorney Slates Veazey on the Latest in Mississippi Cannabis Policy and What It Means for the Rest

2026-08-0401:02:17

Jordan Wellington hosts Henry Crisler, executive director of the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association (3MA), and Slates Veazey, a partner and co-chair of the Cannabis Industry team at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, for an in-depth look at the latest cannabis policy and industry developments in the Magnolia State. They discuss recent legislative setbacks, escalating business consolidation, the ongoing DEA inspections of Mississippi dispensaries, and what it all means for the broader industry. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Episode 121: Public Health Researcher Alisa Padon on Responsible Cannabis Product Marketing

2026-07-0601:32:13

Strategies 64’s Jordan Wellington hosts Dr. Alisa Padon, research director for the Prevention Policy Group (PPG), for a conversation about cannabis marketing and how irresponsible practices can contribute to negative public health outcomes. They explore the role marketing and pop culture play in public perceptions about cannabis and how it influences consumer behavior. They also discuss how companies can market cannabis products responsibly and avoid marketing to underage people. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Episode 120: Chuck Smith of Colorado Leads on Cannabis Consumer Trends and How to Advance the Industry While Also Prioritizing Public Safety

2026-06-1556:25

Jordan Wellington hosts Chuck Smith, CEO of Colorado’s cannabis trade association, Colorado Leads, for a conversation about the challenges associated with protecting and advancing the legal cannabis industry while continuing to prioritize public safety. They also discuss some consumer trends seen in other industries but not in cannabis, and they take an in-depth look at the economic and logistical hurdles facing the cannabis beverage market, which was the subject of legislation this year in the Colorado Legislature. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Episode 119: Pulak Sharma and Dr. Sean Arora of Kazmira on the “Wild West of CBD” and the Need for Customizable Medical Cannabis

2026-05-2640:58

Jordan Wellington hosts Pulak Sharma and Dr. Sean Arora of Kazmira, for a conversation about their licensed compounding pharmacy, which provides THC-free, clinician-directed cannabinoid formulations that target patients’ specific needs. They also discuss the problem with the federal government’s bifurcation of the cannabis plant into hemp and marijuana and why it's so important to anticipate which direction policy is moving, especially when it comes to medical cannabis. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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