America's Cannabis Conversation

BigMike Straumietis is an iconic pioneer and founder in the cannabis-growing industry.  He became widely known as the source that teaches growers about hydroponic gardening.  He offers an array of successfully marketed growing products, and, he teaches growers in gardening techniques.   His leading company, Advanced Nutrients, is premiering a line of products this quarter, called, 'BigMike's Blend...

Michael J. Regan has more than 20 years of investing experience as a generalist equity analyst for consumer durables & cyclicals, industrials, chemicals, aerospace, media, telecom, tech, and REITs. His advice to new investors in cannabis. Many fundamentals apply; good balance sheets, good management team and good business practices in general. When looking at cannabis, specifically, Canadian and U...

The most recent news in all things related to cannabis - from America's Cannabis Conversation with Dan Perkins.

Irwin Simon is Chairman & CEO @ Aphria Inc., Executive Chairman of Whole Earth Brands, Inc., and, Presiding Director of MDC Partners Inc.   Tilray just became the largest marijuana company in the world.  Mr. Simon built success with forward looking projects.  As far back as 1993, his ventures in natural foods and alternatives were ahead of its time.  The world soon caught up.  Now, the cannabis in...

Morgan Fox is the Media Relations Director of the National Cannabis Industry Association.  Today's topic is: how minorities may encounter obstacles to entering the cannabis business.   Such a venture requires access to capital, financial networks or generational wealth.   Some states have a limited number of licenses which makes competition fierce.   These barriers make it important to provide pro...

Advocating Marijuana Law Reform Queen Adesuyi is a policy manager at the Drug Policy Alliance’s Office of National Affairs in Washington, D.C., where she works to advance DPA’s federal and local agenda. Planned Vote on the MORE Act Morgan Fox is the Media Relations Director for the National Cannabis Industry Association. He joins us to discuss the congressional vote on the MORE Act next week. The...

Dr. Sheila P. Vakharia is Deputy Director of the Department of Research and Academic Engagement for the Drug Policy Alliance. The Alliance is the national drug policy reform organization. It advocates the end of the war on drugs and to promote policies ground in science, compassion, public health and human rights. The do a lot of work to advocate marijuana reform specifically with several active c...

Gary Allen is the COO of New Frontier Data which helps cannabis businesses make the right decisions with data. It is an independent, technology-driven analytics company specializing in the global cannabis industry. The company developed vetted data, actionable business intelligence and risk management solutions for investors, operators, researchers and policymakers. Hear how branding has become mo...

The most recent news and updates on the cannabis world from America's Cannabis Conversation. Find more at: https://w420radionetwork.com/

Morgan Fox is the Media Relations Director for the National Cannabis Industry Association. He joins us to discuss the congressional vote on the MORE Act next week. This bill is planned for a vote next week. It would remove cannabis from the scheduled controlled substances and clear a pathway for expungement of anyone charged with a federal cannabis crime. It would also create funds for reinvestmen...

Queen Adesuyi is a policy manager at the Drug Policy Alliance’s Office of National Affairs in Washington, D.C., where she works to advance DPA’s federal and local District of Columbia legislative agenda. The Drug Alliance has been working to have legislation to harm that many people face from current drug policies, including marijuana prohibition. She identifies with how users of marijuana for med...

Cannabis & Immunity Defense from CV Sciences CV Sciences developed two landmark products, which are, CV Defense, to build up and support the immune system, and CV Acute, to build taken when one has infection.  CEO, Joseph Dowling, tells us why employees of CV Sciences receive these products for free.  The vested interested of the company is to have healthy employees who remain safe and on the job....

Dr. Molly McCann, Ed. D. is Director of Industry Analytics, New Frontier Data which is a recognized authority in cannabis market research and analysis.  Hear some forecasts that were made on what movement we may see this year on changing federal law for cannabis.  Will the focus be on moving cannabis from a Schedule 1 substance to Schedule 2, or could Congress move toward complete de-criminalizati...

Michael J. Regan & Colin-Ferrian join us from MJResearchCo which conducts investment analysis and valuation of the cannabis industry.  Prior to the pandemic, the model used for building a dispensary was the Apple store.  Depending on the size of sophistication of these dispensaries, one could spend anywhere from one half million to a million dollars on construction.  However, in the pandemic, cann...

What's happening now in the world of cannabis business, law and usage. Find more at: https://w420radionetwork.com/

Dr. Jordan Tishler is a Harvard educated practitioner with a lot of experience with using cannabis as an alternative therapy to treat certain ailments.   The conversation addresses pain management and how cannabis can be used.   Further, how do we as patients, who want to take control of our care, find a doctor who has the compassion to help us find whatever treatment is necessary?  What strain of...

Morgan Fox works with the National Cannabis Industry Association as the Director of Communication.  Our conversation today is about expressed intentions by members of the Senate to bring major changes to cannabis law.   This might be a de-scheduling bill of some sort to remove federal prohibition against cannabis.  We can expect to see hearings in the Senate in this term.   While hearings on this...

00:00:14 Cannabis News 00:06:17 Startup and Marketing a Cannabis Business 00:20:00 Announcement 00:20:56 Canada vs US Business 00:29:47 Announcements 00:31:28 Unproven Claims about Cannabis 00:44:04 Announcement 00:44:48 After COVID - What Then? Startup and Marketing a Cannabis Business Lisa is the Founder & CEO of the Cannabis Marketing Association. She has a history in working with startup compa...

Nick Richards, Esq. is an attorney and former IRS attorney who is now a Partner in the Tax practice group at Greenspoon Marder LLP. Life and business is likely to find permanent changes after the corona virus, as things will not go back to being just the same as before. In the meantime, the pressure of collecting from tax debtors has eased. The IRS enacted special provisions and allowances in tax...

Dr. Jordan Tishler takes a medical look at cannabis and what it can and cannot do.  While we are learning more and more and the wide range of benefits from cannabis, some unproven claims may give cause for concern. Find more at: https://w420radionetwork.com/s2-e24-startup-marketing-canada-vs-us-business-unproven-cannabis-claims-after-covid/

The latest news from the world of cannabis and marijuana. Find more at: https://w420radionetwork.com/

Michael J. Regan has more than 20 years of investing experience as a generalist equity analyst for consumer durables & cyclicals, industrials, chemicals, aerospace, media, telecom, tech, and REITs.  The economy is shifting rapidly now amid the COVID crisis. Find more at: https://w420radionetwork.com/s2-e24-startup-marketing-canada-vs-us-business-unproven-cannabis-claims-after-covid/

Lisa is the Founder & CEO of the Cannabis Marketing Association.  She has a history in working with startup companies and marketing.  She talks about what it takes to make a cannabis business a success today given the strict federal regulations. Find more at: https://w420radionetwork.com/s2-e24-startup-marketing-canada-vs-us-business-unproven-cannabis-claims-after-covid/

00:00:15 cannabis news 00:04:48 Charles Butler pt.1 00:11:25 announcement 00:11:55 Charles Butler pt.2 00:18:00 Cal Chan 00:31:53 announcement 00:32:54 Brent Zettle 00:48:08 announcement 00:49: 20 Irwin Simon Why are American Minorities Hit the Hardest by the Pandemic? The Reality CheckCharles Butler ​is a talk show host, based in Chicago, in the third largest market in America. He explores the cu...

Irwin Simon is Chairman & CEO @ Aphria Inc., Executive Chairman of Whole Earth Brands, Inc., and, Presiding Director of MDC Partners Inc. He joins host America’s Cannabis Conversation to discuss the colossal merger of two of the biggest marijuana companies in Canada, Tilray and Aphria. In so doing, they are creating the largest cannabis company in the world! LIsten in! Find more at: https://w420ra...