Breaking news on this episode of the Cannabis Man Podcast, host Don Kleppin returns from paternity leave to discuss the bombshell announcement from President Biden over the weekend, revealing his withdrawal from the election and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. Don delves into what this means for the cannabis community and the broader political landscape.
In our News Joint Wrap, we cover:
- Illinois' lowest monthly medical cannabis sales since adult-use legalization in January 2020.
- Governor JB Pritzker celebrating Illinois reaching $1 billion in cannabis sales and the milestone of the 100th social equity cannabis licensee, positioning Illinois as a leader in the U.S. cannabis market.
- Upcoming events like the Illinois Craft Showcase in September and this week's Black CannaBiz Expo and Conference in downtown Chicago.
This week's product highlight features Kanha's fast-acting FX Energy gummies, where Don shares his insights and review of this innovative edible.
The episode's highlight is a deep dive with David Culver, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at the U.S. Cannabis Council. David shares his perspective on the exciting political developments, Vice President Harris's strong pro-cannabis stance, and the anticipated changes in cannabis policy. They also discuss the timeline for rescheduling cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, following the end of the Public Comment period, and the potential impacts, including the creation of fifty thousand jobs by 2030.
Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on these significant updates and what they mean for the future of cannabis. Remember to text your thoughts or questions into the show, rate and review us on your podcast platform, and take advantage of our special advertising rates!
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