Highly Informed

Benzinga's Highly Informed podcast, hosted by Counsel/Cannsigliere/Connector Jon Purow of Greenspoon Marder, will feature three types of episodes featuring informative discussions and pot punnery/weed wordplay:
1) “Rehash” episodes that feature hybrid news/analysis extract from other 420 sources
2) Dope Discourse long-form interviews recorded with industry luminaries
3) “One Hitter” short-form interviews recorded at industry conferences.
To provide feedback, please email Jon at highlyinformedpodcast@benzinga.com.
Interview with Harrison Bard, CEO and Co-Founder of Custom Cones USA and DaySavers

Harrison Bard, CEO & Co-Founder of Custom Cones USA  and DaySavers, discusses the pre-roll supply and packaging industry.

Highly Informed

News Rehash | Highly Informed Podcast

In this episode, we cover various cannabis and psychedelic news stories. The highlight stories include the regulation of psychoactive hemp-derived cannabinoids, the potential rescheduling of cannabis, and the progress of psychedelic legalization.

30:14Mar 20
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How To Build A Cannabis Brand

Kristina Lopez, founder of House of Puff, discusses her journey in building a brand that offers stylish and accessible cannabis accessories.

39:59Mar 13
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One-Hitters: Exploring Trends, Market Dynamics, and Social Acceptance

In this episode of the Highly Informed, Jon interviews 4 key players from the cannabis industry. They cover hardware manufacturing, product customization, safety considerations, branding, and market share. They also explore the potential of cannabis-infused beverages and their role in social acceptance and economic activity. The conversation highlights the importance of infrastructure in the cannabis industry and the need for education and community engagement. The speakers express optimism about the future of the industry and emphasize the role of convenience and innovation in driving its growth.

31:11Mar 6
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One Hitters - How To Secure Cannabis Funding

In this episode of Highly Informed, Jon talks with Scott Jordan, Founder of Alternative Finance Network, Blake Villa Founder of Qwik Liquids and Jocelyn Tse and Eric Frape, Co-Founders of Sweet Justice.

20:57Feb 29
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Highly Informed With Special Guest Jason Nelson

In this episode of Highly Informed, Jon talks with Jason Nelson, Former CEO of BeLeaf Medical, discusses the transition of Missouri's cannabis market from medical to adult use. He highlights the unique aspects of Missouri's market, including a relatively large number of licenses and robust retail and cultivation operations. Nelson also discusses the regulatory challenges faced by the industry, such as a crackdown on distillate products and packaging and labeling requirements. He explains the different brands and product lines of BeLeaf Medical, including their focus on affordability and inclusivity. Nelson predicts that Missouri's adult use market will continue to grow, but consolidation and expansion are expected in the coming years.

24:05Feb 22
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News Rehash

In this episode, Jon discusses the potential rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III and the implications it would have for the industry. He also highlights the importance of the Farm Bill 2023 and its potential impact on the market. Jon covers federal news, state news from Florida, Virginia, Minnesota, and New York, as well as business news and international news from Germany and Thailand.

30:14Feb 15
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Cannabis With Jason Wild - Executive Chairman of Terrascend

In the PREMIERE episode of the new Highly Informed podcast, Jon Purow sits down for some dope discourse with Jason Wild, Executive Chairman of Terrascend and Founder and CIO of JW Asset Management.

43:24Feb 8
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