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About this episode

The episode introduces new team members and discusses critical issues in the premium cigar industry.

We have big news! We're excited to introduce Steve Young as the newest addition to our podcast team. Steve joins us as a content creator, interview scheduler, and podcast producer , bringing incredible talent and a fresh perspective to our platform. In this episode, we also welcome Rob Loud , our newest Board Member, along with Armen Caprielian , Chairman of the BCA, and our Founder, Dr. Gaby Kafie . Together, we dive into some of the most pressing topics in the premium cigar industry, including: ✅ The latest updates on FDA regulations ✅ The ongoing lawsuit impacting boutique cigars ✅ Key insights on PCA, CRA , and the definition of "premium cigars" ✅ And much more! This is a must-listen episode for anyone passionate about the premium cigar world. Tune in now! 🔥🎧

People in this episode

Guests: Steve Young, Rob Loud, Armen Caprielian, Dr Gaby Kafie

Topics covered

• FDA regulations
• lawsuit impacting boutique cigars
• PCA
• CRA
• premium cigars

Keywords

• premium cigar industry
• podcast team
• cigar regulations

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