3 Shifts Edition (Apr 24 2026): Green-lighting marijuana & psychedelics, Amazon Leo, Blue Origin and the space race, The new ultra-fast charging batteries

3 Shifts Edition (Apr 24 2026): Green-lighting marijuana & psychedelics, Amazon Leo, Blue Origin and the space race, The new ultra-fast charging batteries

April 25, 2026 · 1h 7m

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The episode discusses recent shifts in marijuana classification, competition in the space industry, and advancements in battery technology.

Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. First, the DOJ just reclassified medical marijuana as a Schedule III drug. A hearing is also scheduled to address the full rescheduling of all marijuana to Schedule III. It doesn’t change everything for the industry – recreational marijuana remains illegal – but it could change a lot. Next, Amazon Leo and Blue Origin are starting to look like real challengers to SpaceX/Starlink. Amazon’s $11.6B deal for Globalstar, a...

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Organizations: DOJ, Amazon, Blue Origin, SpaceX, Starlink, Globalstar

Products: ultra-fast charging batteries, medical marijuana, recreational marijuana

Places: Schedule III

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