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Weed Wonks

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Latest episodes

Episode 125: NORML Political Director Morgan Fox on How to Make Cannabis Legalization a Priority for Voters and Consumers

October 26, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

In our latest episode, Jordan Wellington sits down with NORML Political Director Morgan Fox for a conversation about the legalization movement and how advocates can keep cannabis policy a priority for voters even as states from coast to…
Episode 124: Dentons Partner Joanne Caceres on Cannabis Social Equity, Federal Rescheduling, and Regulating Cannabis as One Plant

September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

Strategies 64’s Jordan Wellington speaks to Joanne Caceres, a partner at Dentons, about cannabis social equity policy, the recent hearings on federal rescheduling, and the need for a federal regulatory framework that treats marijuana and…
Episode 123: Mackenzie Slade of Cannabis Public Policy Consulting on Potency, Prices, and What Drives Consumers to the Illicit Market

August 17, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min

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

August 4, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

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

July 6, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min

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…

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

June 15, 2026 · 56 min

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

May 26, 2026 · 41 min

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…
Episode 118: Wyld’s Gabe Parton Lee on the Challenges of Regulating Cannabis Edibles

May 20, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

Jordan Wellington hosts Gabe Parton Lee, General Counsel at Wyld, one of the nation’s leading cannabis edibles producers, for a look at how cannabis regulations often put businesses in a bind, especially when it comes to packaging and…
Episode 117: Attorney Jason Tarasek on Why Minnesota is the Most Fascinating Cannabis Market

May 6, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

Jordan Wellington hosts Jason Tarasek, partner at Vicente LLP and manager of the firm’s Minnesota office, for a talk about what makes the cannabis policies in Minnesota so unique, including their tribal cannabis policies and hemp-derived…
Episode 116: Attorney Jason Adelstone on Cannabis Policy Around the Globe and the Impact U.S. Drug Policy Has Overseas

April 6, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

In our latest episode, Jordan Wellington and attorney Jason Adelstone of Harris Sliwoski talk about international cannabis policy and how the cannabis conversation differs outside the U.S. They also look at ongoing cannabis policy…
Episode 115: Mike Hennesy of Wana Brands on the “One-plant Solution” and Bridging the Marijuana-hemp Policy Divide

February 9, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

In our latest episode, host Jordan Wellington and Mike Hennesy, Vice President of Innovation at Wana Brands, discuss the marijuana-hemp policy divide, why it is stifling the cannabis industry as a whole, and sensible, concrete steps that…
Episode 114: Riana Durrett on the CPI Symposium, Rating Cannabis Markets, and Nevada Regulatory Issues

January 12, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min

In our latest episode, Jordan Wellington and Riana Durrett, executive director of the Cannabis Policy Institute at UNLV, recap the latest CPI Symposium and discuss tribal cannabis law, Nevada regulatory issues, and rating cannabis…

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About the show

Hosted by Jordan Wellington of Strategies 64, the Weed Wonks podcast digs deep into cannabis-related politics, controversies, people, and hot topics shaping the industry. Featuring star guests in each episode, join us for an inside look at the fascinating stories behind this rapidly growing industry. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.