Best Office Of Cannabis Management Podcasts (2024)

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Social Equity Verification Workshop (MN Office of Cannabis Management June 21 Event Recording) 1:38:14

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Welcome to the MNCC recording of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) training session on completing the social equity verification process. This is the crucial first step for potential social equity applicants aiming to participate in Minnesota’s new cannabis industry…

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Rachel Durkan’s Digital Mastery: Insights from a Marketing Innovator (S1:E9) 44:31

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About Rachel Durkan Rachel Durkan, President of Paradigm Marketing & Design, brings over a decade of experience since founding the company. With a marketing background and an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rachel's expertise spans web and graphic design, enriching her strategic vision. She guides Paradigm's growth strategy, ensuring align…

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The One About All the Lawsuits 52:46

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Send us a Text Message. New York State’s cannabis program has been a magnet for lawsuits that have stymied progress in issuing licenses and growing the industry. Is the problem the agency’s implementation of the governing law, or is it the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act itself that is the problem? In this episode Herb speaks with attorney Fa…

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Title Triumph: Behind the Deeds with Mike Carella (S1:E8) 47:27

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About Michael Carella Michael T. Carella, a Title Insurance professional since 2002, founded Evident Title Agency, Inc. in 2005. He holds a bachelor's degree from The University of Maryland and is a licensed Title Producer and Notary Public. Under his leadership, the agency has grown to 7 offices in New Jersey and New York, offering nationwide serv…

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Episode 37 - Days Away From Verification 1:06:49

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Get ready for an action-packed week on our latest podcast! We're diving into a series of significant events starting with the Implementation Update on June 18th, followed by the Cannabis Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting on June 20th, and the Social Equity Verification Workshop on…

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Munkey Si, Monkey Do 40:46

19d ago40:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Herb briefly covers news items from across the country, and locally in New York, where a major report in The City, by Rosalind Adams, detailed that OCM officials repeatedly raised alarms to Governor Hochul’s team over private equity loan deal. Also, shuttered unlicensed shop owners joined to bring a class act…

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Episode 36 - Six Weeks Until Applications Open (with Jacob Schlichter) 1:29:28

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! We're back, and it's been a busy week! Fond du Lac Band set to start cannabis production in northeastern Minnesota, Sweetest Grass (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe) opens to the public on Thursday, and more than one-third of adults may qualify for social equity cannabis licenses. Then, s…

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Green Giant: George Irwin’s Cannabis Disruption (S1:E7) 41:55

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About George Irwin George is a global leader in green roof, wall, and vertical agriculture with patented technologies in 13 countries. He manufactures his products and offers professional training through his GLT ProStaff program, ensuring high-quality workmanship and lifetime warranties. For nearly 20 years, George's leadership has emphasized envi…

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I Have a Dispensary License - Now What? 39:06

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Herb describes his concerns with the turmoil at the NYS Office of Cannabis Management and how that might impact the momentum in the state’s evolving cannabis industry. In the first segment, Herb speaks with Jennifer Cabrera, Esq., a partner at Vicente, LLP, a law firm focused on cannabis law and policy. Jenni…

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Event Rebroadcast: Brewing a Budding Market: THC Beverages in Minnesota (CannaConnectMN 04) 55:40

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! We're out this week, but we wanted to share a discussion from our friends at CannaConnect!! This panel, Brewing a Budding Market: THC Beverages in Minnesota, dives into the exciting world of THC-infused beverages, exploring the specifics of bringing these products to market in the …

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Episode 35 - One Year Since Passage (with Marcus Harcus!) 1:40:12

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Walter Cup Finals, Western Conference Finals, and the CannOmnibus Bill signed into law in the same week? You know it, and Marcus and Tanner are here to break down everything going on in Minnesota. Also, daily cannabis use outpaces daily drinking in the US, St. Cloud police seize 32…

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AthletiFreak: Mo Wadhwani Risks it All (S1:E6) 44:38

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About Mo Wadhwani After relocating his family ten times in 14 years, Mo finally settled in New Jersey. A move to Austin, Texas, sparked his Iron Man journey, transforming him from an untrained beginner to an athletic sensation and the founder of an apparel brand. Married to his life and business partner, they have two incredible kids who are integr…

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The End of Prohibition 2.0 40:21

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Herb speaks to acclaimed author, Daniel Okrent, about his book Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition. Daniel served as the first public editor of the New York Times and invented Rotisserie League Baseball. His book, Last Call, served as a major source for the 2011 Ken Burns/Lynn Novick miniseries Prohi…

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Episode 34 - Jonesing for Justice (with Sam Milstein and Jordan Fallis) 2:10:14

2M ago2:10:14

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! UPDATE SINCE FILMING: HF 4757 HAS PASSED BOTH THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE; NOW HEADS TO GOVERNOR'S DESK This week, Tanner is joined by guest cohost Sam Milstrain from Milstagrams THC Distribution. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension expunges 57,78…

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Episode 33 - Commit-tea and Coffee (With Kayla Fearing and Minimum Wage Tim) 2:19:13

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! This week, Marcus, John, and Tanner are joined by guest cohost Kayla Fearing of Healing Fear Consulting. Another Native nation in Minnesota weighs entering the cannabis industry, Minnesotans sue to be able to sell their home grown cannabis, and a White Earth man was charged and fac…

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From Baseball to Business: Joe Meglio’s Home Run (S1:E5) 44:50

2M ago44:50

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Our Guest - Joe Meglio Joe Meglio, founder of GameChanger Fitness, has turned his fitness passion into a successful boutique brand focused on helping busy adults over 40 improve strength, happiness, and health. Starting small, Joe has expanded to 13 GameChanger locations and authored three books. Balancing entrepreneurship with family, he's also a …

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If at First You Don’t Succeed… 44:36

2M ago44:36

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Herb speaks to Jeffrey Hoffman, Esq. (Hoffman & Associates), Jeffrey is a well-known cannabis attorney and advocate, as well as host of Ask Me Anything about Cannabis Legalization in New York Ask Me Anything about Cannabis Legalization in New York | LinkedIn. Herb and Jeffrey run down the changes coming to N…

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Episode 32 - Rescheduling on Schedule (with Rachelle Gordon and Drew Emmer) 2:20:13

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! This week, Steve and Tanner are joined by guest cohost Rachelle Gordon of Greenstate. Can you guess what we talk about in this episode? If you guessed the DEA's proposal to move cannabis from Schedule I to III, you're correct! If you guessed the bill introduced in Washington to reg…

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Episode 31 - The Stoned Poets Department (with Colin Kelley) 1:57:48

2M ago1:57:48

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! As Taylor Swift would say, "My Friends All Smell Like Weed," because it's the first legal 4/20 in Minnesota! John and Tanner share their experiences celebrating at various events across the Twin Cities. Then they dig deep into legislation moving it's way through the chambers, both …

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Gillian and Jason Schuler: An Entrepreneurial Screenplay (S1:E4) 50:47

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About Gillian and Jason Schuler Gillian and Jason Schuler, the duo behind Awakened Films, are driving forces in New Jersey's production scene. Specializing in commercials, corporate films, and nonprofit videos, their journey embodies resilience and vision. Starting in 2008 amid economic challenges, they've grown into a thriving studio. They share i…

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I Love the Nightlife 49:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Herb speaks to Dasheeda Dawson, founding director of Cannabis NYC and Jeffrey Garcia, Executive Director of NYC’s Office of Nightlife. They discuss NYC’s support for those individuals and small businesses interested in participating in the growing legal cannabis industry. They also discuss the expected econom…

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Episode 30 - LIVE at the Dabbler Depot's Seed and Sesh (April 19, 2024) 1:42:29

3M ago1:42:29

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! The team behind Dabbler Depot has done it again, and by "it," we mean they've opened up another killer location for cannabis enthusiasts! This one stop shop not only carries products for home growing and cultivation, but also a huge range of low-dose products and smoking accessorie…

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April 20 Special - It's 4/20, Charlie Brown (with Jen Reise and Sam Milstein) 1:24:25

3M ago1:24:25

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! It's 4/20/2024, and we're sparking up the celebrations in style! Join Steve and Tanner as they chill with Jen Randolph Reise from North Star Law Group and Sam Milstrain from Milstagrams THC Distribution for a blazingly fun 4/20 special episode. We're taking cannabis culture to new …

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Episode 29 - $500,000 Up in Smoke (with Jeremy Sutherland) 1:27:34

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! 4/20 is less than a week away, and the Department of Health is celebrating by destroying half a million dollars worth of illicit cannabis products. Marcus, Steve, and Tanner break that down, and a whole lot more happening throughout the state, including St. Joseph passing a morator…

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Luke Iorio: The Man in the Mirror (S1:E3) 1:02:47

3M ago1:02:47

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About Luke Iorio Father, husband, entrepreneur, coach, and podcaster are just a few of Luke Iorio’s titles. As a men’s coach, his clients routinely seek him out to help them find their way back to real well-being and balance, to get closer to their true purpose, and get back into alignment with who they were always meant to be. He previously served…

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Cheers and Tears: 3 Years of the MRTA 39:15

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Send us a Text Message. In our premiere episode Herb speaks to NYS Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes. The Majority Leader was the prime sponsor of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which created the adult-use market, the Office of Cannabis Management, the Cannabis Control Board, as well as the Cannabis Advisory Board. In our …

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Episode 28 - April Showers Bring Cannabis Flowers (with Shawn Weber) 1:29:36

3M ago1:29:36

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! As rainstorms wash away the last of the snow, they usher in a season of cannabis flowers in Minnesota, and John, Marcus, and Tanner are here to break it down. Expungements begin in May; Chippewa County says "no" to cannabis, while Wayzata says "Yes, please!"; and a dispensary two h…

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Cooking with Clem Maple Ice Cream (Featuring Infused Maple Syrup) | Doc Dabs x Northern Lights Pod 4:38

3M ago4:38

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! 🌿 It's time for another segment of Cooking with Clem, a collaboration between Doctor Dabs and Northern Lights Podcast. Today Clem's whipping up some infused Maple Syrup Ice Cream! Doctor Dabs Healthy Highs makes a wide variety of THC-infused products, including infused Maple Syrup …

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Episode 27 - The Body (High) Enters The Ring (w/ Brock Friesen & Lauren Bertrand) 2:00:47

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Let's get ready to rumble!! In a one-two punch, Marcus and Tanner break down this week in cannabis news. First, we dig deep into Jesse Ventura Farms, the newest cannabis company in Minnesota that happens to be led by Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, and get an opportunity t…

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MNCC Featured on MPR News! | As state government rolls out legal cannabis, nonprofit works to prepare people to enter the market 8:01

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! We're super excited about our conversation with Cathy Wurzer on MPR's Minnesota Now! It was an incredible opportunity to dive deep into our mission, discuss the insights from our podcast Northern Lights, and share our vision for the future leadership of the OCM. The Office of Canna…

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Introducing "Joint Session" 2:03

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Joint Session: Diverse Voices in New York State Cannabis. This spring marks the 3rd anniversary of the signing of New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis and established what is expected to be the largest cannabis market in the world. The rollout has already had its hig…

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Homeownership Revolutionized: Alfred Bentley's Entrepreneurial Blueprint (S1:E2) 35:37

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Listeners: To activate your free VIPHomeLink.com account, use the code 100FromBobby. For the first 100 listeners! Our Guest - Alfred Bentley, PhD Alfred Bentley’s mission is to make homeowners safer, smarter, and more organized – one home at a time. An award-winning inventor and technologist, Bentley created the technology behind vipHomeLink to sim…

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Episode 26 - Big Dreams for Small Business (with Mike Kanowitz and Scott Swail) 2:17:54

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! As the snow flutters down in a spring flurry, grab your coziest blanket and a steaming mug of hot dish to join us for an enlightening episode of "Northern Lights." This week, hosts Tanner and John welcome Jerry Collins, the visionary behind Big Dreams Organics in Albert Lea, MN. Th…

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What to Expect When You're Expecting (An Inspection) | March 21, 2023 Event Rebroadcast 1:21:28

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Join us for a comprehensive discussion designed to help businesses navigate the inspection process, understand compliance requirements, and streamline operations! Here’s a look back at the insights and highlights from the event! 🎤 Insightful Presentation/Panel: An engaging hour-lon…

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Episode 25 - THC-A(in't Allowed) (with Jeff Brinkman) 1:43:03

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! The crackdown on THC-A flower begins, and John, Marcus, and Tanner are here to break down what it means for you. They also discuss a recent letter sent to the President by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN5) and 35 other members of Congress; it demands more action on cannabis at the federal le…

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Seizing Opportunities: The Donald Anfuso Story (S1: E1) 37:29

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Donald Anfuso Donald Anfuso is the visionary behind the MP4L brand. Before launching this venture, he was a VP, responsible for more than 100 employees and 15 multi-state branch locations. That experience taught him that nothing beats the quality of one-on-one service and providing a stellar customer experience. His journey in mortgages began more …

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Episode 23 - Craft Cannabis Uncapped (with Bob Galligan) 1:49:48

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Things are growing in the right direction in the North Star State! Mille Lacs will soon be home to a 50,000-square-foot grow facility, Pope and Chisago County are considering a cannabis prohibition, and "THC-A" may soon face regulatory action. Also, while the Minnesota Legislature …

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Episode 23 - The Doctor Is In (with Dr. Clemon Dabney III) 1:58:19

4M ago1:58:19

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! It's March, and the Doctor is in! We're joined in the studio by a slew of guests, helping to update us on everything going on in the Minnesota cannabis industry. First, John, Steve, and Tanner break down the news around Minnesota's Cannabis Expungement Board and new cannabis legisl…

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Black History Month Bonus Episode #5 - Our Interview With... Steven Brown 27:14

4M ago27:14

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! 🎙️ Celebrating Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on Minnesota's trailblazing Black cannabis entrepreneurs, whose vital contributions are helping to heal the scars left by the war on drugs. In this episode, we speak with Steven Brown, the owner and operator of Nothing B…

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Episode 22 - Let's Be Best Buds (with Jaime Croyle and Veronika Alfaro) 1:58:07

4M ago1:58:07

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Oh, we get by with a little help from our friends, and that includes you! This week, we're diving deep into the OCM's implementation meeting, exploring a newly updated retail training program in Minnesota, and talking about how you can become a Friend of the Minnesota Cannabis Coll…

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Black History Month Bonus Episode #4 - Our Interview With... Liza Maya and Sylvia Williams 26:58

5M ago26:58

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! 🎙️ Celebrating Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on Minnesota's trailblazing Black cannabis entrepreneurs, whose vital contributions are helping to heal the scars left by the war on drugs. In this episode, we speak with Liza Maya and Sylvia Williams, the dynamic duo be…

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Episode 21 - Cool, Quirky, and Very Minnesota (with Matt Robidou and David Gonzalez) 1:42:17

5M ago1:42:17

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! If our podcast was a person, they could legally possess cannabis in Minnesota, because Northern Lights is (on Episode) 21!! We cover news out of OCM and DEED, talk about a city in Minnesota looking to become the first with a municipal dispensary, and take a look at a mayor who migh…

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Black History Month Bonus Episode #3 - Our Interview With... Natasha Givens 44:43

5M ago44:43

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! 🎙️ Celebrating Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on Minnesota's trailblazing Black cannabis entrepreneurs, whose vital contributions are helping to heal the scars left by the war on drugs. In this episode, we speak with Natash Givens, the mastermind baker behind NattyK…

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Episode 20 - 2024 MN Legislative Cannabis Preview (with Rep. Jess Hanson & Kurtis Hanna) 1:23:14

5M ago1:23:14

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! In this Legislative Preview special episode of Northern Lights, we're diving deep into the start of the 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session with a focus on cannabis legislation and the political landscape surrounding it. We kick off the episode with a look at recent judicial efforts…

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Business Unchained Trailer 1:10

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Calling all small business warriors who feel chained to their business! Do you run your business or does your business run you? You've poured your blood, sweat and tears into it and it is time to set yourself free. I'm Bobby Mascia – owner of a wealth management firm, family office, manufacturing business, 18 store Dunkin Franchise, and de facto bu…

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Black History Month Bonus Episode #2 - Our Interview With... Calandra Revering 41:57

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! 🎙️ Celebrating Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on Minnesota's trailblazing Black cannabis entrepreneurs, whose vital contributions are helping to heal the scars left by the war on drugs. In this episode, we're super excited to be speaking with Calandra Revering. As t…

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Episode 19 - Please Don't Vote for Me (with Brian Carlson & Bobby Melnick) 1:01:46

5M ago1:01:46

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! A presidential candidate for the Legal Marijuana Now Party pleads, “Please don’t vote for me,” the Office of Cannabis Management shows their work from the last few months, and Red Lake Nation’s NativeCare dispensary ownership is in question after a Tribal Council vote earlier this …

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Black History Month Bonus Episode #1 - Our Interview With... Angela Dawson 44:53

5M ago44:53

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! 🎙️ Celebrating Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on Minnesota's trailblazing Black cannabis entrepreneurs, whose vital contributions are helping to heal the scars left by the war on drugs. In this episode, we're honored to feature Angela Dawson, a luminary in Minnesota…

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Minnesota OCM Implementation Meeting in (Under) 10 Minutes (January 30, 2024) 9:42

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Pressed for time but need the essentials from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management's Implementation meeting held on January 30, 2024? We've got you covered! Dive into the condensed, key takeaways from the hour-long session, ensuring you stay informed without the time commitm…

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Episode 18 - Northern Lights: The Beverage (with Andy Herzog) 1:49:19

5M ago1:49:19

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Comment, question, or idea for the podcast? Send us a Text Message! Holy hemp, it’s been a busy week, and Marcus, Steve, and Tanner are here to break it down. Hear about the re-opening of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Director position, recent action toward THC-A flower, and a pair of studies on cannabis in Minnesota. Then, listen as …

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