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#142 - Is California Cannabis Going Global? Glass House Brands President Graham Farrar on NYSE Up-listing & Schedule III
Jun 23, 2026
50m 13s
#141 - Cannabis Biz News Roundup: CANRA Insights, Trulieve’s NYSE Debut & AI Labels w/ Ben & AnnaRae
Jun 11, 2026
48m 43s
#140 - Unlocking the Power of Minor Cannabinoids: Proving the Science of CBN with Alleh Lindquist of FloraWorks
Jun 4, 2026
1h 00m 16s
TWICL(May 29, 2026) - NY's $10M for Seed-to-Sale, Curaleaf's Reverse Split & SAM Gets Tossed
Jun 4, 2026
28m 32s
#139 - Discernment, Reinvention and Becoming Media People in Cannabis with Ben & AnnaRae
May 27, 2026
1h 02m 17s
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| 6/23/26 |  #142 - Is California Cannabis Going Global? Glass House Brands President Graham Farrar on NYSE Up-listing & Schedule III | The federal government has officially rewritten the history books by shifting medicinal cannabis to Schedule III—and Glass House Brands is making a massive, unprecedented chess move to capitalize on it. About This Episode In this episode of High Spirits, hosts Ben Larson & AnnaRae Grabstein sit down with Graham Farrar, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Cannabis Officer of Glass House Brands. Graham breaks down Glass House’s recent structural deconsolidation to position itself as a 100% ... | 50m 13s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 |  #141 - Cannabis Biz News Roundup: CANRA Insights, Trulieve’s NYSE Debut & AI Labels w/ Ben & AnnaRae | Cannabis Business News Roundup w/ Ben & AnnaRae The landscape of cannabis and hemp policy is shifting beneath our feet faster than ever, forcing operators to constantly adapt to changing regulatory enforcement and market expansions. In this rapid-fire roundup, hosts Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein dial in from across the country to break down the massive institutional shifts happening this week in public markets, state enforcement, and national policy. In this episode, Ben joins directly... | 48m 43s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 |  #140 - Unlocking the Power of Minor Cannabinoids: Proving the Science of CBN with Alleh Lindquist of FloraWorks | As the cannabis industry matures, the conversation is shifting from basic intoxication to precise, effect-based wellness. But how do we bridge the gap between consumer anecdotes and true scientific validation for minor cannabinoids? About This Episode In this episode of High Spirits, Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein sit down with Alleh Lindquist, CEO of FloraWorks, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of minor cannabinoids. Alleh shares how FloraWorks transitioned from a wholesale sup... | 1h 00m 16s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 |  TWICL(May 29, 2026) - NY's $10M for Seed-to-Sale, Curaleaf's Reverse Split & SAM Gets Tossed | This week on This Week in Cannabis Live, Jay Rosenthal, Jeremy Berke (Cultivated), plus Ben Larson of High Spirits and Marc Hauser of Cannabis Musings, break down the biggest stories in cannabis business and policy. New York's fiscal 2027 state budget locks in roughly $10 million for the seed-to-sale track and trace system — a win Cultivated first reported after an interview with Assemblymember Landon Dais. Curaleaf announced a 1-for-3 reverse stock split ahead of a potential Nasdaq ... | 28m 32s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 |  #139 - Discernment, Reinvention and Becoming Media People in Cannabis with Ben & AnnaRae | Nothing in the cannabis and hemp markets moves in a straight line, and lately, the operational whiplash has been more intense than ever. In this unpolished and deeply personal episode, hosts Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein step away from the usual guest format to unpack what it actually takes to lead when the industry forces you to slam on the brakes. About This Episode In Episode 139, Ben and AnnaRae pull back the curtain on their own recent business realities, reflecting on the transition... | 1h 02m 17s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 |  #138 - Unmasking Cannabis Pathogens with TUMI Genomics CEO Melanie Nash | In an industry squeezed tight by relentless global price compression, cannabis operators can no longer afford to pay a premium for operational inefficiency. Yet, an invisible enemy is quietly draining up to 40% of cultivation yields across the country. About This Episode In this episode of High Spirits, hosts Ben Larson & AnnaRae Grabstein go back to the roots of the industry to explore the critical, often misunderstood world of plant genetics and pathogen prevention. They sit down wit... | 57m 18s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 |  TWICL (May 15, 2026) - DEA Registration Wave, GA's Medical Milestone & What Earnings Season Told Us | Join the teams from Cultivated, High Spirits, and Cannabis Musings for your weekly roundup of the biggest stories in cannabis. The DEA just announced it's opening a new registration window for cannabis manufacturers, growers, labs, and distributors — and with nearly 400 dispensary applications already in the pipeline, the race is on. We break down what operators need to know before applying, including the disclosure questions that are most likely to sink an application. Then we're joined by... | 27m 35s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 |  #137 - The $11B THC Beverage Roadmap with Jason Zelinski (NielsenIQ) | Is the "Christmas of BevAl" about to change forever? While federal policy looms like a shadow, the world’s largest retailers and data giants are leaning into a category that is proving to be 100% incremental to the bottom line. About This Episode: In this episode, Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein dive deep into the numbers with Jason Zelinski, VP of North American Retail at NielsenIQ. As one of the most prominent voices translating THC beverage performance for mainstream retail, Jason shares ... | 52m 27s | ||||||
| 5/6/26 |  #136 - Rescheduling Financial Deep Dive with Gail Rand & Michael Harlow | The DEA has finally spoken, but the path forward for cannabis operators is far from simple. As we move into a post-rescheduling world, the industry is bracing for a complex, bifurcated future that could redefine winners and losers overnight. About This Episode: On this episode of High Spirits, hosts Ben & AnnaRae go deep into the technical and human sides of the rescheduling order with two of the industry’s sharpest minds: Gail Rand (Founder of Grand Consulting) and Michael Harlow (... | 1h 01m 03s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 |  TWICL ( May 1, 2026) - Cannabis Rescheduling: What We Still Don't Know | It's been one week since cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III was announced — and the questions keep multiplying. Jay Rosenthal, Marc Hauser, and Ben Larson unpack the real-world implications for operators, lawyers, accountants, and states navigating this seismic shift. In this episode: The DEA registration question: does it matter for 280E relief? The "Schrödinger's Cannabis" problem — how the same product can be Schedule I and Schedule III simultaneously State-level ripple effects: Sout... | 24m 09s | ||||||
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| 4/29/26 |  #135 - The Rescheduling Order: A Legal Deep Dive | Is it time to get giddy or stay skeptical? The federal rescheduling of cannabis is the biggest regulatory shift in decades, but it comes with a complex web of DEA registrations and international treaty considerations. Join Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein as they sit down with top legal minds Alyssa Samuel (Husch Blackwell), Eric Berlin (Dentons), and Michael Cooper (Madison J Solutions) to unpack what happens when the DEA portal opens and how you can position your business to be a winner in ... | 1h 05m 04s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 |  TWICL (Apr 17, 2026) - 4/20 & Rescheduling — Medical Cannabis Goes Federal | What does rescheduling really change — in the next 90 days, the next year, and the next decade? Jay Rosenthal and Jeremy Berke from Cultivated are joined by AnnaRae Grabstein and Ben Larson from the High Spirits podcast and Marc Hauser from Cannabis Musings for a live breakdown of the stories that defined this week in cannabis. Rescheduling: We're bringing in a special guest to help cut through the noise — what does moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III actually chang... | 38m 04s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 |  #134 - Centralized Strategy, Local Execution: Inside the iAnthus MSO Turnaround w/ CEO, Richie Proud | Is the "growth at all costs" era of the MSO officially over? According to Richie Proud, success in today's cannabis market isn't about having the most square footage—it’s about operational efficiency, consumer engagement, and a "flower-first" mentality. About This Episode: On this episode of High Spirits, hosts Ben Larson & AnnaRae Grabstein sit down with Richie Proud, CEO of iAnthus. Since taking the helm in 2023, Richie has led a strategic restructuring of one of the industry's most sto... | 58m 59s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 |  TWICL (Apr 17, 2026) - $110 Oil, Falling Eighths, and the Hemp Legislation Rollercoaster | On This Week in Cannabis Live, High Spirits hosts Ben Larson & AnnaRae Grabstein join the team at Cultivated for a high-stakes news roundup. From the logistical nightmare of surging oil prices to the "race to the bottom" for cannabis pricing on the East Coast, the crew breaks down the macro-trends hitting operators' bottom lines right now. Plus, a look at the latest hemp-derived THC legislation and the "de-banking" saga that proves no one is safe from the whims of big banks. 💡 What You’ll... | 31m 11s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 |  #133 - The Future of THC Beverages: A Policy Deep Dive with Dawson Hobbs of WSWA | The hemp beverage industry is thriving, but a federal "cliff" in November could bring it all to a screeching halt. With a looming ban on products over 0.4mg of THC, the stakes have never been higher for operators and consumers alike. About This Episode: In this episode of High Spirits, hosts Ben Larson & AnnaRae Grabstein sit down with Dawson Hobbs, EVP of Government Affairs at the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA). As a key player representing 80% of the nation’s wine and ... | 59m 33s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 |  #132 - Scaling a Cannabis Empire: Boston Dickerson of Show Me Organics on Missouri and Kentucky Success | Is the "show me" state actually showing the rest of the country how to build a sustainable, high-growth cannabis market? In an era where many MSOs are struggling to stay afloat, one family-owned operator is proving that technical expertise and operational discipline are the ultimate competitive advantages. On this episode of High Spirits, hosts Ben Larson & AnnaRae Grabstein are joined by Boston Dickerson, Founder and CEO of Show Me Organics. Boston shares the incredible journey of scali... | 59m 00s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 |  #131 - Sex, Drugs, and MSOs: Tanya Griffin on Illinois Retail & Radical Authenticity | "Stop shaming my sex and drugs." On this episode of High Spirits, hosts Ben Larson & AnnaRae Grabstein sit down with the incomparable Tanya Griffin, a multihyphenate entrepreneur who is rewriting the rulebook on what it means to be a "professional" in the cannabis industry. From building the first vertically integrated national franchise to navigating the "crash landing" of the Illinois social equity market, Tanya’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, systems-building, and radical hon... | 1h 01m 48s | ||||||
| 3/19/26 |  #130 - Market Spotlights & Disciplined Growth: Elliot Lane on the Future of IgniteIt | On this episode of High Spirits, hosts Ben Larson & AnnaRae Grabstein are joined by Elliot Lane, Co-Founder and President of IgniteIt. After years of building the cannabis vertical at Benzinga, Elliot and his team are striking out on their own to create a more intentional, high-impact space for cannabis leaders. From navigating the "pure terror" of entrepreneurship to the tactical secrets of building a world-class B2B network, Elliot shares how Ignite It is cutting through the noise to pr... | 49m 31s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 |  TWICL (Mar 13, 2026) - Cannabis Earnings Season, Florida Legalization Stalls, + Michigan’s $3B Market | On This Week in Cannabis Live, host Jay Rosenthal and Jeremy Berke (Cultivated.news) lead a high-stakes roundtable featuring Ben Larson & AnnaRae Grabstein (High Spirits) and Marc Hauser (Cannabis Musings). Special guest appearance by Bryan Fields of The Dime Podcast. The panel dives into the messy reality of cannabis earnings season, where "creative writing" often masks the bottom line. From the crushing price compression in mature markets like Massachusetts and Colorado to the legislati... | 35m 34s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 |  #129 - Cannabis Business News Roundup: Tilray’s BrewDog Bet & AI Regulatory Enforcement | On this episode of High Spirits, hosts Ben & AnnaRae forgo the guest chair for a candid, deep-dive conversation into the shifting tides of the industry. From the sobering reality of Tilray’s latest $44M acquisition to the "perfect enforcement" threat of AI, this episode explores the evolution of cannabis leadership and the grit required to stay in the game. 💡 What You’ll Learn: The Tilray Strategy: Is Tilray still a cannabis company, or a global CPG powerhouse in disguise? We break dow... | 49m 24s | ||||||
| 3/8/26 |  TWICL (Mar 6, 2026) - Is New York the New Cannabis Capital? $4.6B Projections, SCOTUS Gun Rights, & Brand Power Shifts | From New York’s bold $4.6 billion market forecast to the unlikely intersection of the Second Amendment and cannabis at the Supreme Court, the team explores the shifting tectonic plates of the U.S. industry. Are we witnessing the "locus of the cannabis world" moving East, or does California still hold the crown? 💡 What You’ll Learn: The New York Surge: Why the OCM’s new leadership is projecting a $4.6B market by 2028—and how that stacks up against California.SCOTUS & The Second Amendment: ... | 32m 00s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 |  #128 - Redefining Medicine & Schedule 6 w/ Steph Sherer of Americans for Safe Access | The federal government has finally acknowledged the "accepted medical use" of cannabis—but for millions of patients, the battle for true integration into the US healthcare system is just beginning. As we face a shifting regulatory landscape, is Schedule III a victory or a trap? About This Episode: In this episode of High Spirits, hosts Ben Larson & AnnaRae Grabstein are joined by Steph Sherer, the powerhouse Founder and Executive Director of Americans for Safe Access (ASA). With nearly 25... | 1h 03m 05s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 |  #127 - $3 Billion In: What Cannabis Lenders Look For w/ Steven Ernest of Chicago Atlantic | Chicago Atlantic's Steven Ernest, Head of Originations, pulls back the curtain on institutional cannabis lending — from how his firm evaluates operators and underwrites deals, to navigating distressed assets, ESOPs, and the murky road ahead for rescheduling and 280E. If you want to understand how capital really flows in this industry, this is the episode. But before we talk to Steven, a quick catch up: Ben's back from Maui, AnnaRae just returned from Kauai as the newly minted president of org... | 54m 05s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 |  TWICL (Feb 20, 2026) - Farm Bill Drafts, German M&A, and the "Social" Retail Revolution | The 2026 Farm Bill draft is finally on the table, and while the "hemp loophole" remains untouched for now, the industry is already looking toward a post-cliff future. As big tobacco backs Canadian giants in Europe and stadiums open their doors to THC, the landscape of cannabis distribution is shifting under our feet. In this week's edition of This Week in Cannabis Live (TWICL), hosts Jay Rosenthal and Jeremy Berke of Cultivated are joined by Ben Larson (High Spirits) and Marc Hauser (Cannab... | 29m 23s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 |  #126 - Beyond THC: Dr. Riley Kirk on Smell, Science, and Cannabis Education | THC% might be the most overused number in cannabis—and it’s not helping consumers make better choices. In this episode, Ben nerds out with Dr. Riley Kirk on what actually drives effects, why “nose knows” matters, and how cannabis science can (and should) live outside academic journals. - Ben Larson (solo this week while AnnaRae is off-grid in Kauai) welcomes Dr. Riley Kirk—PhD cannabis scientist, educator, and author of Reefer Wellness—for a conversation that bridges plant chemistry, consumer... | 57m 33s | ||||||
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