Let us be Buds: Discussing Cannabis policies between pro and anti-legalization advocates

Bryan Fields (Twitter: @bryanfields24) and Kellan Finney (Twitter: @Kellan_Finney) were fortunate enough to sit down with Mona Zhang (Twitter: @ZhangMona) , Cannabis Policy Reporter from Politico. We were able to pick her brain on cannabis legislation as more states legalize cannabis. In today’s episode you will find: What will future legislation and policies look like? States that are pushing forth THC Caps How can we get pro and anti-legalization advocates on the same page. Do limit licenses in certain states benefit the business or the consumer? Big Companies vs Small Business in Cannabis industry Corruption and political favoritism issues within the Cannabis Industry Chapters: 00:00:00 - Sponsored by 8th Revolution, Introduction to the Dime with Kellen and Mona 00:02:30 - Anti-Legalization Advocates and THC Potency Caps 00:05:04 - Regulating Cannabis Potency and Moving from Stigma to Acceptance 00:07:35 - The Mixed Research Behind Marijuana Legalization Debates 00:10:05 - Legal Challenges to Majority-Approved Marijuana Initiatives 00:12:36 - Hidden Agendas and the Importance of Fortifying the Positive Side of Cannabis 00:15:19 - License Limits and Pitfalls in Cannabis Legalization 00:18:01 - The Debate Over Licensing and Social Equity 00:20:20 - Balancing Social Equity and Release of Prisoners with Industry Regulation 00:22:49 - The Challenges of State Licensing Policies in the Cannabis Industry 00:25:18 - Overcomplicated Cannabis Policy and Bernie Sanders' Response to Cannabis Policy Reporter 00:27:42 - The Need for Cultural Change in Cannabis Perception 00:30:17 - Delta 8: Fad or Here to Stay? 00:32:53 - The Future of Cannabinoids: Delta 10 and Beyond 00:35:25 - Importance of Addressing Social Equity in Cannabis Industry 00:38:05 - Cannabis Legalization Implementation Issues and Predictions 00:40:33 - Momentum for cannabis legalization 00:42:49 - Cannabis and a Fun Interview with Mona Be sure to subscribe to The Dime Podcast to hear new episodes the moment they are released! https://www.eighthrevolution.com/the-dime-podcast