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Blunt Business

Cannabis Radio
Cannabis
Cannabis Industry
Social Equity
New York Cannabis Market
Cannabis Legalization
Hemp Industry
Biden Administration
Cannabis Rescheduling
California Cannabis Market
Regulatory Compliance
Cannabis Regulations
FDA
Medical Cannabis
Hemp
Compliance
Florida
Artificial Intelligence
Georgia
Safe Banking Act
DEA

Dispensing Cannabis business knowledge beyond a million square feet of cultivation space. Blunt Business navigates the challenges and opportunities of one of the most profitable industries on earth. Join us each episode to hear our weekly round tables and interviews with industry professionals.

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Massachusetts is at the center of the nation's cannabis conversation as a looming repeal ballot initiative threatens the livelihoods of nearly 18,000 workers across the state's marijuana industry. Despite the existential risk to these businesses and ... more

While the broader cannabis market grapples with steep price compression, state-level missteps in both California and New York have turned promise into an uphill battle for legal operators. In California, despite generating $8.4 billion in economic im... more

Humboldt Health is breaking new ground with a specialized healthcare captive tailored specifically for cannabis businesses with 50 to 2,000 employees. Blackwell Captive Scott Byrne joins Blunt Business to full us in on the details on the plan offerin... more

As the timer ticks down on an impending federal crackdown, the hemp industry faces an existential race against the clock. Mainstream retailers—led by convenience store associations—are urging Congress to hit the pause button on an outright ban and in... more

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Recent Guests

Megan Hanson
Director of Operations at Firebrand Cannabis, budtender
Firebrand Cannabis
Episode: Massachusetts Cannabis on the Brink: 18,000 Jobs at Stake as Voters Defend Legalization
Wendy Wakeman
Spokesperson for Yes on 8 campaign
Yes on 8 (Massachusetts ballot initiative)
Episode: Massachusetts Cannabis on the Brink: 18,000 Jobs at Stake as Voters Defend Legalization
Adam Smith
Executive director, Marijuana Policy Project
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Episode: Massachusetts Cannabis on the Brink: 18,000 Jobs at Stake as Voters Defend Legalization
Dylan Fernandez
State Senator, Vice Chair of Cannabis Policy Committee
Massachusetts Senate
Episode: Massachusetts Cannabis on the Brink: 18,000 Jobs at Stake as Voters Defend Legalization
Joshua Bachner
Chair of the Cannabis Hemp and Psychedelics Practice Group at Mandelbaum, Barrett BC
Mandelbaum, Barrett BC
Episode: Crushed by Red Tape and Illicit Rivals: California and New York’s Cannabis Reality Check
Scott Byrne
President of Blackwell Capital Solutions
Blackwell Capital Solutions
Episode: Cultivating Better Care: How Humboldt Health is Revolutionizing Benefits for the Cannabis Industry
Kojo Karam
Author of The Next Fix, The Winners and Losers of the Future of Drugs
London-based writer for The New York Times opinion piece
Episode: Cannabis Reform Takes Center Stage in the 2026 Midterms
Peter Su
Journalist contributing to Forbes and related coverage
Forbes/Forbes.com
Episode: Cannabis Reform Takes Center Stage in the 2026 Midterms
Peter Sue
Forbes writer who covers cannabis retail
Forbes
Episode: Retail Innovations and Local Access Roll Out for New Cannabis Customers

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Brasco
Host of the show with recurring presence across episodes, often guiding policy and market discussions.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • The unexpected merger of cannabis culture and business

    Blunt Business on Cannabis Radio is the unexpected merger of cannabis culture and business brilliance. It's a podcast that proves you can elevate your business discussions while keeping things laid-back and green.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Herbat423433
    United States3 years ago
  • Incredible Content!

    Blunt Business does such a good job covering a variety of topics. The guests offer valuable insight as well. I would recommend this podcast to anyone looking to be inspired and informed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    megan@podcastingyou
    United States5 years ago
  • Interesting Topics

    Excellent Podcast! Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Geneva T.
    Philippines5 years ago
  • Pretty Decent

    The content is pretty good but it always feels like the host was handed a highlight sheet minutes before the show and is just reading from it as opposed to interviewing the guest.

    It’s an important topic - needs more fluidity to the interview process.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JLaycock
    Canada7 years ago
  • DONT ADVERT MID-SHOW

    Love the content

    Adverts are nice but poorly executed

    Please leave ads in the front & plugs at the end

    420!

    Usually don’t comment but HATE ADS IN THE MIDDLE

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    UsuallyNoCommentMike
    United States8 years ago

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Audience appreciates the practical, business-focused cannabis insights and guest expertise.
Content is consistently informative with strong regulatory context.
Some listeners wish for more interview fluidity and spontaneity.

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Cultivating Better Care: How Humboldt Health is Revolutionizing Benefits for the Cannabis Industry
Q: What makes the pharmacy and prescription management component of Humboldt Health different from traditional plans?
A Prescription Benefit Manager Coalition (PVM) with negotiated rebates and a white-label program called V-Well-RX reduces prescription costs and ensures rebates go back to the employer, improving overall cost efficiency and value.
Cultivating Better Care: How Humboldt Health is Revolutionizing Benefits for the Cannabis Industry
Q: How does Humboldt Health address behavioral health needs within cannabis workplaces?
Humboldt Health includes a virtual behavioral health platform accessible 24/7, designed to reduce barriers to care and address the higher incidence of mental health and behavioral health claims seen in the cannabis space.
Cultivating Better Care: How Humboldt Health is Revolutionizing Benefits for the Cannabis Industry
Q: Can you define what a healthcare captive is and how it applies to the cannabis industry for healthcare needs?
A healthcare captive pools small to mid-sized employers' resources to gain purchasing power, supports self-funding for routine claims, and uses a specialized structure to reduce administrative overhead while providing a more robust, data-driven health plan, especially tailored for cannabis employers and their workforce.
Kazmira Therapeutics and the Future of CBD Medicine
Q: What are your views on regulatory changes and the potential for accessing marijuana plants for broader therapeutic development?
Regulatory changes could validate and expand medical applications by allowing access to the marijuana plant for further development, but this must be paired with rigorous safety, quality controls, and standardized manufacturing practices to protect patients.
Kazmira Therapeutics and the Future of CBD Medicine
Q: Why is compounding important in the CBD/medical cannabis space, and what formats are being developed to standardize dosing?
Compounding ensures standardized doses for prescription use, enabling physicians to monitor symptom changes quantitatively. Formats like oral sublingual products and dispersible trokes are being developed to provide consistent, measurable dosages for patients.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blunt Business

What is Blunt Business about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on cannabis business strategy, policy, and market dynamics through roundtables and expert interviews. Episodes frequently cover regulatory shifts (federal rescheduling, tax implications like 280E), branding and consolidation strategies for cannabis portfolios, retail innovations aimed at first-time buyers, and international perspectives on policy and market expansion. Notable strengths include in-depth legal and regulatory analysis from industry attorneys, practical guidance for operators navigating state-by-state frameworks, and a focus on how policy changes drive opportunities in branding, banking, and interstate commerce. Overall, it's well-suited for operators, investors, and professionals seeking actionable insights on... more

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Recent guests on Blunt Business include:

1. Megan Hanson
2. Wendy Wakeman
3. Adam Smith
4. Dylan Fernandez
5. Joshua Bachner
6. Scott Byrne
7. Kojo Karam
8. Peter Su

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