REGULATED

In the latest episode of the REGULATED podcast, former regulators Tony Glover and Christian Bax dive into their top regulated industry predictions for the year ahead. The discussion spans from traditional vice industries to emerging legal battlegrounds like predictive markets and college sports. You also won’t want to miss their discussion of the black market lobster trade. There’s only one podcas...

Galaxy Gas. Whippets. Laughing Gas. Hippy crack. Nitrous. Nos. Nitro. Nangs. Nossies. Balloons. No matter what you call it, nitrous oxide is definitely having a moment on TikTok and other social media sites. As a new generation discovers this “new” drug and officials grapple with how to address it, former regulators Christian Bax and Tony Glover discuss the controversial substance’s past, present,...

Professor Robert Mikos , one of the nation’s leading experts on federalism and drug law, may be the perfect person to discuss federal cannabis issues as Congress considers legislation to deschedule cannabis. Professor Mikos, who serves as the LaRoche Family Chair in Law at Vanderbilt Law School,  has written, consulted, testified and lectured on a variety of legal and policy issues related to...

John Holden , an assistant professor at the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University, joins REGULATED to discuss the new sports betting landscape in the United States. His recent piece for Legal Sports Report reflects on the state of play three years after the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 was struck down by the Supreme Court of the United States. Christian B...

Bryan Roth , Good Beer Hunting’s Sightlines editor, and Kate Bernot , whose reporting frequently appears on the site, are our guests today. Beer fans across the world know Good Beer Hunting for its insightful looks at beer, breweries, and the social and political issues that affect both. Its network of writers, photographers, and videographers across the U.S., the UK, and other beer-friendly local...

Ground-breaking strategist Sam Chapman joins REGULATED to share his thoughts on the future of psilocybin in the United States, Oregon’s role as a drug reform pioneer, and more. Sam was the campaign manager for the successful Yes on Measure 109 campaign in 2020, which allows the manufacture, delivery and administration of psilocybin in Oregon. He is now leading the Healing Advocacy Fund , a nonprof...

Andy Palalas is the Chief Revenue Officer at High Tide (CSE: HITI), a publicly traded downstream cannabis corporation. It is among the most vertically-integrated players in the Canadian cannabis market, and it recently became the first American or Canadian cannabis company to apply to list on NASDAQ. Andy joined REGULATED to talk about his perspective on making legal weed cool and other key consid...

Christian Bax used to regulate medical marijuana and Tony Glover used to regulate alcoholic beverages, casino gaming, and tobacco. With the REGULATED podcast, they tackle the most interesting regulatory, research, and investment developments in those industries and more. REGULATED is available through Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Google Play , Spotify , and Stitcher .

Christian Bax used to regulate medical marijuana and Tony Glover used to regulate alcoholic beverages, casino gaming, and tobacco. With the REGULATED podcast, they tackle the most interesting regulatory, research, and investment developments in those industries and more. REGULATED is available through Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Google Play , Spotify , and Stitcher .

Jarrett Dieterle (@JarretDieterle) talks weird alcohol laws, policy shifts during the pandemic, and his new book, Give Me Liberty and Give Me a Drink! The book is a rollicking, recipe-packed tour of America’s most insane and laughable booze laws. Available now: http://jarrettdieterle.com/give-me-liberty-and-give-me-a-drink/… regulatedpodcast.com Christian Bax used to regulate medical marijuana and...

This week, the State of Florida issued an emergency rule authorizing edible medical marijuana products for the first time. Cannabis industry experts Ryan Fingerhut (Global Go) and Eric Stevens (Florida for Care) join REGULATED for a round-table discussion of the rule and its impact on the industry. The group goes deep on the provisions that will matter the most for operators and advisors, includin...

NCS Analytic’s CEO Adam Crabtree is one of the foremost experts in the data analytics of the sin industries. We go deep on how he’s using data analytics in cannabis, opioids, and beyond. This was a fascinating talk about the future of regulating some of the most challenging fields in society today using technology. Christian Bax used to regulate medical marijuana and Tony Glover used to regulate a...

Charles Rutherford III is an expert on ASTM’s D37 committee on cannabis. He has more than 8 years as Business Development Director for Boveda's world-class products, and has saved scores of cultivation and packaging facilities a lot of money. He successfully ushered through the first-ever consensus-based global cannabis standards on proper cannabis storage through ASTM and is the leader of the Can...

What do politicians do when they can’t shake hands and kiss babies? This week Christian and Tony break down the unprecedented challenges Covid presents to candidates across the country. The guys are particularly interested in state and local laws all over the country that are forcing candidates and their staff out into their communities to collect thousands of signatures in the middle of an epidem...

Bradley Tusk is the CEO and founder of Tusk Ventures, the world’s first venture capital fund to invest solely in high growth startups facing political and regulatory challenges. This week on REGULATED, he shares his perspective on regulatory opportunities during these uncertain times and other insights gained during his career in government, politics, and business. Bradley writes a column for Fast...

Christian Bax used to regulate medical marijuana and Tony Glover used to regulate alcoholic beverages, casino gaming, and tobacco. With the REGULATED podcast, they tackle the most interesting regulatory, research, and investment developments in those industries and more. REGULATED is available through Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Google Play , Spotify , and Stitcher .

REGULATED considers the dark cloud of litigation that hangs over the pandemic and a humorous story of a British official’s unsuccessful quarantine.

REGULATED is back to discuss a wrinkle in the CARES act that is leaving indirect marijuana businesses behind and an artificial liquor shortage issue in Pennsylvania. Plus, a small member of the Glover family bursts into the studio to end the episode.

This week, REGULATED is examining the coronavirus crisis and the resulting mitigation efforts from a legal perspective. Across the country, governments have enacted a patchwork of stay-at-home orders and other regulations that affect commerce, organizations, and individuals. Let’s discuss some of the legal and practical issues with Professor Anthony Kreis, a prolific writer, thought leader, and le...

This week, REGULATED touches on some interesting coronavirus-related content that takes us from the Environmental Protection Agency to a megachurch in Tampa and beyond!

REGULATED is back to discuss a wild month of regulatory action resulting from the global Covid-19 crisis. Christian and Tony break down some of the unique challenges facing regulators and the regulated during this moment and share recommendations to keep isolated listeners active and entertained in the interim. Stay safe!

So you want to open a cannabis business? This week, REGULATED is joined by a cannabis attorney and consultant who has managed over 60 successful local and state cannabis licenses. Ryan Fingerhut is director of business development at Global Go, which advises cannabis operators in North America and across the world. Let's go deep on what it takes to put together winning cannabis applications, how a...

How many former regulators does it take to record a podcast? This week, former Colorado cannabis czar Andrew Freedman joins the REGULATED crew to share his perspective on the industry, regulatory trends, and more. Andrew has continued to be a thought leader since he joined the private sector, and he recently announced the launch of a cannabis-focused venture capital fund.

The Miami Herald's Samantha Gross joins Christian Bax for an in-depth discussion of Florida's cannabis scene in 2020. Samantha Gross and the Miami Herald recently launched a new (free!) cannabis newsletter, In The Weeds.

We told you back in May that 2020 would be a busy year for legislative proposals that affect the alcoholic beverage industry in Florida, and here we are! Bax and Glover team up to discuss the ten alcohol-related bills that have been filed at the Florida House and Senate, whether dogs or cats are better bar patrons, and the leading candidate for our 2020 Regulator of the Year award.