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On our latest Trade To Black Podcast, hosts Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell welcome cannabis advocate Weldon Angelos to discuss his appearance last week with Mike Tyson on FOX News, where they expressed their opinion on wanting the new Trump administration to fight for marijuana laws. As two individuals whose lives have been deeply impacted by cannabis, they're encouraged by President Donald Trump...

Get the latest on federal marijuana enforcement, cannabis rescheduling, and the political battles shaping U.S. marijuana policy in this breaking news update. First, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is urging Elon Musk, who chairs the Trump administration’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to cut “unnecessary” federal cannabis enforcement—potentially saving taxpayers billions of...

On our latest Trade To Black Podcast, Charlie Bachtell, CEO of Cresco Labs (OTC: CRLBF), joins us to talk about his recent trip to Washington over this past weekend, where he attended a number of Presidential inauguration events for the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump. We'll learn about the latest news involving cannabis reform, including the rescheduling of cannabis, along with...

Today, Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell discuss the latest developments in Washington as Donald Trump is sworn in today as the 47th President of the United States of America. There is much speculation in the cannabis industry about whether President Trump will sign an executive order to advance the overall cannabis industry. We will discuss whether this is true or just rumors, giving hope to cannab...

Trade to Black is back with a with a new weekly feature, an episode that highlights the biggest developments for the week in the cannabis industry. Hosted by Shadd Dales, this week’s episode dives deep into policy, business, and investing in marijuana stocks. Off the top? The shift in political leadership as Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in tomorrow. Shadd examines what a Trump administration...

On our latest Trade to Black podcast, David Culver, Senior Vice President of the United States Cannabis Roundtable, will join us to talk about cannabis rescheduling, SAFE Banking developments under the Trump administration, and their plan of action toward the Trump administration with immediate plans being reported. New broke Thursday morning in the cannabis industry involving the formation of the...

On our latest Trade To Black podcast, Shane Pennington, will join us to shed light on ALJ Hearing Judge John Mulrooney's ruling from earlier this week, which included cancelling next week's DEA hearing for the rescheduling of cannabis. Though not the short-term news that many cannabis supporters wanted to hear, is this cannabis rescheduling ruling actually better long-term for the growth of the ma...

Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell discuss Judge John Mulrooney’s decision to cancel next weeks tALJ hearing for the rescheduling of cannabis and what this means for the cannabis industry. Joining us as well is Aras Azadian, CEO of Avicanna, who will share his insights on the delay and the potential rescheduling of cannabis. Azadian will explain the key initiatives cannabis medical research companies...

On our latest Trade To Black podcast, we have an action packed show featuring two of the biggest CEO names in the cannabis industry: Raj Grover from High Tide (NASDAQ: HITI) and Irwin Simon from Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY), along with top cannabis attorney Shane Pennington, Partner at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLC. First up, Irwin Simon will join us to discuss Tilray’s latest earnings. Tilray re...

On our latest Trade to Black podcast, hosts Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell will discuss Tilray’s latest earnings. Cannabis company Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:TLRY) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, but sales rose 8.9% yearly to $211 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $975 million at the midpoint came in 8.2% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-...

On our latest Trade to Black podcast, Curaleaf (OTC:CURLF) Chairman and CEO Boris Jordan will join us. He'll discuss whether or not he's had recent conversations with the new Trump administration about the cannabis industry and what changes we can expect in 2025. One of the biggest issues for the cannabis industry is access to institutional capital. We'll ask Jordan if he believes that 2025 will f...

On our first Trade To Black Podcast in 2025, Brady Cobb, CEO of Sunburn Cannabis, will join us to talk about things we need to pay attention to in the cannabis industry for 2025, and more importantly, what can be expected in the Florida market here in 2025. As many of you know, Amendment 3 did not pass on November 3rd during the U.S. election. This amendment would have allowed adult-use cannabis t...

We're featuring the top interviews from 2024. Our list includes interviews with Vice President JD Vance, who shares his stance on SAFE banking, along with Senator Rand Paul and Congresswoman Nancy Mace. Each of these politicians provided different perspectives on SAFE banking and cannabis reform heading into 2025. We also have Curaleaf (OTC: CURLF) Chairman and CEO, Boris Jordan, who provided some...

Hey everyone. Happy New Year! On behalf of Anthony, Arnz, Guap and Shadd we want to wish you all the best in 2025. As we reflect on the year that was had Trade To Black and our YouTube channel has grown significantly, and we wouldn’t have done it without all of you. Today, we're recapping the biggest moments from 2024 related to cannabis on our channel and the Trade To Black series. Let's dive in!...

On the Trade to Black Podcast, Hosts Shadd Dales, Anthony Varrell, and Guap dive into the Top 10 Moments of 2024 for the cannabis industry. From cannabis reform to the volatility landscape of marijuana stocks, this episode covers it all, including the impact of the U.S. Election 2024 and Donald Trump’s return to the White House. • At #10, Ohio’s adult-use marijuana program went live on August 6th,...

We’re hosting one of the most highly anticipated discussions in the cannabis industry. Joining us are three of the most influential leaders in Canadian Licensed Producers—Michael DeGiglio, CEO of Village Farms (NASDAQ: VFF), Beena Goldenberg, CEO of Organigram (NASDAQ: OGI), and David Klein, CEO of Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC). We’ll discuss the implications of Canada’s recently proposed national e...

On our latest Trade To Black podcast, we have a special holiday lineup featuring key figures in the cannabis industry. Join us as Jason Wild and Ziad Ghanem from TerrAscend (TSX: TSND) will check in to wish everyone a happy holiday season and highlight the biggest takeaways in 2024 for the cannabis industry, and what to expect for cannabis stocks in 2025. Next, cannabis lobbyist Don Murphy will sh...

On our latest Small Cap Sunday podcast, we profile MindMed (NASDAQ: MDMD), an industry leader in the psychedelic space. We’ll review what the company accomplished in 2024, and what investors can anticipate hearing into 2p25. In 2024, MindMed made significant announcements, including the dosing of the first patient in their Phase 3 Voyage study of MM120 for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) on Dec...

Our latest Trade hasTo Black podcast an exciting episode lined up! One of the true originals from the cannabis industry, “Big” Mike Straumietis from Advanced Nutrients, joins us. For those that don’t know, Advanced Nutrients is a leading agriculturual technology company in the cannabis industry, known for providing cannabis-specific fertilizers, biostimulants, and biologicals. Their products are d...

On our latest Trade To Black podcast, Anthony Coniglio, CEO of NewLake Capital (OTCQB: NLCP), joins us to talk about the current state of the cannabis industry and what trends we can expect in 2025 Currently, stocks like Trulieve (OTC: TCNNF), Curaleaf (OTC: CURLF), and Verano Holdings (OTC: VRNOF) are considered leading cannabis companies in the industry but are experiencing 52-week lows. The can...

In our latest Trade To Black podcast we provide feedback from our exclusive interview with David Klein, CEO of Canopy Growth (NASDAQ:CGC), a major player in the cannabis industry.. We dive into last week’s big news: Canopy Growth’s acquisition of Acreage Holdings, officially forming Canopy USA. This move strengthens Canopy’s U.S. presence by integrating Acreage’s operations with brands like Wana a...

Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell tackle this week’s top stories in the cannabis, crypto, and marijuana reform space. From Bitcoin integration to policy updates, we’ve got you covered. First, VP of Strategy Jamie Warm from LEEF Brands, Inc., will join us to talk about the company's decision to adopt Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. With a $5 million Bitcoin-backed bond offering and a bold strate...

On our latest Small Cap Sunday podcast, we shift our attention to the psychedelics space to do a deep dive into industry leader Cybin (NYSE: CYBN). Cybin Inc., a leading psychedelic company, has had an eventful 2024. With partnerships with top research institutions, expansion of Phase 2 trials, and innovative drug formulations, Cybin is making strides in mental health therapeutics. Their current f...

Anthony Varrell and GUAP break down some of the news from approaches to Marijuana attempted to block these measures but had their motion denied—a big win for the Cornhusker State. Meanwhile, Seth Rogen is returning to the spotlight by entering the Delta-9 hemp space through the beverage category. His HousePlant seltzers are set to hit shelves later this year. Additionally, famed venture capitalist...

On our latest Trade To Black Podcast, hosts Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell will break down the latest in the cannabis industry: Headline 1 - NY Is Booming The New York Office of Cannabis Management held a Control Board Meeting today, highlighting the state's strong growth in adult-use sales. Sales are on track to reach $1 billion in 2024, driven by more stores and fewer unlicensed operations. Med...