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Cannabis Legalization News Podcast

Cannabis Legalization News
Cannabis Legalization
Cannabis
Hemp
DEA
Cannabis Industry
Illinois
Cannabis Rescheduling
Donald Trump
Marijuana
Medical Cannabis
Farm Bill
Marijuana Rescheduling
FDA
Controlled Substances Act
THCA
Medical Marijuana
Cannabis Legislation
Biden Administration
Florida
Social Equity In Cannabis

Cannabis Legalization News explains what changed in cannabis—and what comes next.Each week, cannabis attorney and dispensary owner Thomas Howard and activist Miguel “Miggy” Santiago connect the laws, court decisions, policy shifts, rights issues, hemp developments and regulated-market realities that matter.Each episode connects consequential cannabis developments and explains what they mean. Ask T... more

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Recorded November 1, 2026. More than 900 medical dispensaries have entered the DEA’s federal registration system, while one Minnesota applicant faces a proposed denial. Who gets in—and what does a state license actually get you?

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Same jar. Same batch. Same licensed supply chain. What puts marijuana covered by a qualifying medical license back in Schedule I—the cash register? Show me the legal change.

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Recorded October 25, 2026. Thomas Howard and Miggy discuss the DEA judge's October 22 order admitting the GAO report and refusing to reopen the marijuana rescheduling hearing. Optional briefs are due October 29 and replies November ... more

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Running a dispensary is more than selling cannabis. Tom Howard talks with Omar Delgado, Ivy Hall's vice president of retail, about the work behind a 10-store Illinois operation: buying power, customer loyalty, staff experience, loca... more

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Recent Guests

Omar Delgado
Vice president of retail at Ivy Hall
Ivy Hall
Episode: Running 10 Dispensaries Is Harder Than You Think
Miguel Santiago
Activist
Cannabis advocacy
Episode: DEA Rescheduling Briefs, Hemp Loopholes, and the Push for Federal THC Rules
Kristen Flohr
Executive/board member at Freedom Grow
Freedom Grow
Episode: Senate Votes 61–32 to Keep Hemp Delay in Funding Bill
Bill Levers
Executive leadership at Freedom Grow
Freedom Grow
Episode: Senate Votes 61–32 to Keep Hemp Delay in Funding Bill
Edwin Rupe
Incarcerated non-violent cannabis offender (phone guest)
Episode: Senate Votes 61–32 to Keep Hemp Delay in Funding Bill
Scott McKinley
Scott McKinley, host of The Dab Roast
Dab Roast / Cannabis Art Event
Episode: Drug Testing Lobby Sues Over Schedule III as Illinois Signs Major Cannabis Law Changes
Dr. Riley Kirk
PhD in pharmaceutical sciences and co-founder of a research and educational non-profit
Episode: Dr. Riley Kirk (Canna Chem) on Cannabis Science, CHS, and Why Schedule 3 & Homegrow Matter
Aaron Zeman
A professor and cannabis activist from Hawaii
Episode: Wait… Trump’s New Drug Czar Supports Medical Marijuana?!
Kyle Sherman
CEO of Flowhub, a cannabis compliance and point of sale software company, with a background in technology and cannabis advocacy
Flowhub
Episode: Schedule III cannabis reclassification - Tom Howard, Miggy420 & Kyle Sherman break it down

Hosts

Tom Howard
Cannabis attorney and dispensary operator; hosts with Miggy provide regulatory analysis, market commentary, and practical industry insights
Miggy Santiago
Activist and co-host; provides industry perspectives, community impact angles, and practical business observations

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • Behind the Scenes

    I love listening to this podcast. I look forward to Sunday nights. The Lawyer and the Activist deliver a 1,2 punch that will certainly leave you with a little couch lock. Thanks for the shout out to Louisiana!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D. Perrin
    United States2 years ago
  • They just won a dispensary and now cover the news and info about getting licenses and operating.

    Audible
    5
    Hoam Rogh
    United States3 years ago
  • Best cannabis news podcast.

    They just won a dispensary and now cover the news and info about getting licenses and operating.

    Audible
    5
    Hoam Rogh
    United States3 years ago
  • The info on this show

    Keeps up to date info on cannabis laws and what they can me in your state and other places I’m enjoying this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    flipebt
    United States5 years ago
  • TreeTree

    Love these guys. Shout to the 70’s cartoon scooby-doo shaggy looking lawyer guy he has the cannagame down to a science and Miggy the foreign fn Santa Cheech with the fire strains you can just tell by the light grin after technical difficulties.

    Love ya guys lol

    Eric

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric, 18
    United States5 years ago

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Running 10 Dispensaries Is Harder Than You Think
Q: How do you see the ROI on that though?
Delgado says direct community outreach is difficult to measure and is not always expected to generate a return. Events with coupons or tracking can be assessed more directly, while other outreach is treated as a way to stay local, relevant and supportive.
Running 10 Dispensaries Is Harder Than You Think
Q: So how did you guys run up to 10 so quickly?
Ivy Hall brought together several groups that had won initial social equity licenses, giving the combined operation a wider footprint, more buying power and a consistent brand.
Hemp Continues Government Shutdown? | Cannabis Legalization News – 11/02/25
Q: What is the current legislative status of cannabis rescheduling?
Discussions are ongoing, but rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III hasn't occurred yet, despite evidence suggesting it should be moved.
Hemp Continues Government Shutdown? | Cannabis Legalization News – 11/02/25
Q: What is the impact of IRC 280E on cannabis businesses?
IRC 280E prevents cannabis businesses from deducting normal business expenses on their taxes, resulting in significant financial burdens for dispensary owners.
Exploring UK Cannabis Legalization: Insights on Medical and Recreational Market Challenges
Q: How has the cannabis legalization process unfolded in the UK?
The medical cannabis program in the UK has seen limited uptake, with significant barriers in awareness and access.

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Two-host, reality-grounded discussions cover cannabis policy, regulation, and industry operations with a practical, operator-focused lens. Episodes frequently explore federal scheduling, state licensing, tax rules (280E), banking, and hemp-versus-cannabis dynamics, often enriched by storefront anecdotes and candid regulatory commentary. The show's informal banter and firsthand experience from dispensary ownership help demystify complex policy shifts, making it useful for operators, legal professionals, and sponsors seeking timely, actionable insights across the U.S. policy landscape.

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3. Kristen Flohr
4. Bill Levers
5. Edwin Rupe
6. Scott McKinley
7. Dr. Riley Kirk
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