Cannabis Coast Coast News With Alaina Pinto

Alaina Pinto is back in the anchor chair! Cannabis Coast to Coast News features an exclusive interview with the political director of NORML in Washington DC, Morgan Fox. Reaction to the DEA snub of pro-cannabis advocates on their rescheduling hearings next week. It's all prohibitionists who will be sharing their stories on why there is a need to block it. Plus, the US Supreme Court unanimously...

In the full version of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto, Alabama gets it's first medical dispensary open, while Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry criminalizes cannabis smoking on college campus. The Idaho legislature wants to block its citizens from using the ballot box to pass any kind of cannabis reform. Rescheduling faces five law suits, and Republicans are looking to delay the h...

📝 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS - In the full version of this week's Cannabis Coast to Coast News, a congressional appropriations committee wants to try to stop rescheduling. Georgia expands to a full medical cannabis program, but NO SMOKING of flower! It's Unity Weed in Washington, DC, and Matthew Friedlander is there, 3000 miles from his state of Washington. Is the time right to allow VA doctors t...

In the full version of this week's Cannabis Coast to Coast News, more industry reaction to the schedule placement of medical-only cannabis. Executive Producer Jimmy Young 1v1 with Morgan Fox, Political Director of NORML; SAM files a lawsuit over the rescheduling process vs. the DOJ and DEA; Idaho advocates collect the first round of signatures for two ballot questions in November. More THC bev...

In the full Cannabis Coast to Coast with Alaina Pinto this week, The war on cannabis just changed forever. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the directive to reschedule cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 — the first reclassification since Richard Nixon's Controlled Substances Act of 1970. WPCMTV's Jimmy Young was on the floor at NECANN to capture historic industry reactions....

Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto delivers comprehensive coverage of the most critical cannabis policy, legislation, and industry developments- across the United States and internationally. This 420 special edition features exclusive interviews, state-by-state reports, and breaking news on federal reform efforts.📰 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:✅ EXCLUSIVE: DC dispensary owner Grace Hyde launch...

In the A Block of Cannabis Coast to Coast News, Alaina Pinto is returning to the anchor desk. With the attorney general, Pam Bondi, getting fired, the question now is what impact, if any, will this have rescheduling or descheduling cannabis? Busy week for S.A.M. they attempted a restraining order of the launch of the CBD for the Medicare pilot that was announced by the FDA. Massachusetts dispensar...

🔔 SUBSCRIBE for cannabis policy news and analysis! In the Full show of WPCMTV's weekly cannabis news show. The FDA and Medicare announce a pilot CBD program for seniors! Program launch is January 2027. On Cannabis Coast to Coast News, a Massachusetts State House hearing on the prohibition ballot initiative by SAM, "Smart" Approaches to Marijuana, has already dropped 7 figures on “AN...

In the full version of Cannabis Coast to Coast News this week, the FDA & DEA share rescheduling information with the White House research team. Is this the first step? Kimmie Cannabis and Cole Preston co-anchor with Executive Producer Jimmy Young: Virginia Governor Spanberger is ready to sign the adult-use legalization bill that is on her desk. Is allowing US cannabis stocks access to Wall Str...

In the A Block of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alain Pinto, the NCIA Board Chair reveals their plan to work together with the hemp industry to survive! Adult use is dead in Florida for this election cycle as state supreme court refuses the final appeal by Smart and Safe Florida. Farrah Woodall with that story. Virginia moves closer to launch their adult use market, Joe Parsons tell us when to...

In the A Block of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto, the 2026 Farm Bill moves out of committee with no changes to the federal hemp ban. We have reactions from the NCIA—Adam Rosenberg, board chairman; ATACH—Chris Lindsey; and NORML—Morgan Fox, who also chimes in on the firing of Kristi Noem, no friend of cannabis. State reports and international roundup: State reports from Virginia and...

The war of words between the cannabis industry and the prohibitionists has been fueled by that Times editorial. On Cannabis Coast To Coast News with Alaina Pinto, more responses from the "MJ Problem in America." Editorial Plus, a key to the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, for Bud's Goods' CEP, Alex Mazin. Plus a warning to the industry about the power of the ballot initiative f...

In this week's A Block or first section of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto, the NY Times editorial says America has a Marijuana Problem? What do you think? We interview Tim Johnson from Ohio, who is a lobbyist, advocate, veteran, and Law enforcement trainer. Are the prohibitionists winning the latest war of words? They continue to challenge democracy and the ballot box. State Re...

Alaina Pinto is back for this week's Cannabis Coast to Coast News, WPCM-TV's weekly show on the fight to end cannabis prohibition. Reports from Virginia and Joe Parsons; Curtis Emery in Massachusetts; Reggie Reefer from Cannabis.net 1v1 with Executive Producer Jimmy Young; Kerry Hinkle on the hemp efforts to delay the federal ban in November. Tina Tasaka in the Southwest. In the B Block, D...

In this week's full show of Cannabis Coast to Coast News, an exclusive interview with Tony Lange from Cannabis Business Times. His story this week shares the saga of what was an unreported death by an asthma attack in a cultivator facility in California. This was two years before Lorna McMurray died of the same fatal accident in a Massachusetts grow facility. Was there a cover-up in California...

In this first 2026 edition of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto, we pay tribute to one of the great musical legends of the past 50 years as guitarist with the Grateful Dead , Bob Weir passes away at the age of 78. 14 news reports from the UK to Nevada; Plus an exclusive interview with Jamie Pearson, one of the most influential women in the cannabis industry as a principal with the New...

In this episode of 'Under the Microscope with Jenny,' host Jenny Germano sits down with Jessica Velazquez, CPA, CFE, and Principal Cannabis Practice Leader at Beach Fleischman. Jessica shares her extensive background and experience as a CPA in the cannabis industry. Jenny and Jessica dive into some of the challenges faced by cannabis businesses in 2025, the impact of market trends, and the...

In the final episode of 2025, host Jenny Germano of 'Under the Microscope with Jenny' addresses preparation for a compliant 2026 for cannabis operators. Drawing from her extensive background, Jenny offers action steps on record-keeping standards, navigating the rescheduling processes, preparing for potential state and federal regulatory changes, and improving overall compliance best practi...

In this episode of 'Under the Microscope with Jenny,' host Jenny Germano sits down with Tiana Woodruff, the CEO and founder of the cannabis wellness brand, Queen Mary. Tiana shares her intriguing journey from the entertainment industry and party planning to navigating the highly regulated cannabis industry and launching her brand in California and Colorado. She shares the challenges and tr...

Building Momentum for 2026: How Smart Marketing Fuels Cannabis Operator Growth In the first episode for 2026 of Under the Microscope with Jenny, host Jenny Germano welcomes Cassie Tomaselli, Founder and Creative Director of Tomaselli Media and The Green Room, to discuss the critical role of a brand voice and effective marketing strategies for cannabis operators. They delve into the unique regulato...

In this episode of 'Under the Microscope with Jenny,' host Jenny Germano leads an in-depth discussion with Katherine Golden, CEO and founder of LEAF 411, and Maureen Dube-Savage, ambassador and community educator for LEAF 411. Both guests share their journeys into the cannabis industry driven by personal and professional experiences. They highlight the importance of cannabis education, and...

President Donald Trump surrounded himself with his medical community and friends to sign an Executive Order to restart the rescheduling of cannabis off the CSA's most restrictive classification. On Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto this week, reaction from the industry, including Morgan Fox and Paul Armentano of NORML, Jonathan Miller from the US Hemp Roundtable in this A Block; O...

In the full version of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto this week, with all eyes on Washington, DC, after a week of rumors, will President Trump issue an executive decision to reschedule cannabis? After a closed-door meeting with congressmen and industry executives, Kevin Sabet of SAM admitted defeat, and this is the week that cannabis designation at having no medicinal value could e...

In this episode of ‘Under the Microscope with Jenny’, host Jenny Germano welcomes Jeremy  Shechter, founder of Open Source Horticulture, who shares his extensive experience in cannabis and horticulture. The conversation covers Jeremy's unique background in aquaponics, the key principles for cultivation, common pitfalls in facility design, the importance of staff satisfaction, and the future of...

In this episode of Under the Microscope with Jenny, host Jenny Germano discusses the complexities of the hemp and cannabis markets with Aaron Tucker, an attorney and founder of Shadow Mountain Law and Fire Business Strategies. They explore the legal and regulatory distinctions between hemp and cannabis, consumer perceptions, and the opportunities and risks for operators in both markets. Key topics...