State of Cannabis: Weekly News Digest
Jumpstart your weekend with the ’State of Cannabis: News Digest’ every Saturday morning. This weekly podcast rounds up the week’s most critical developments in the cannabis industry, covering marijuana, hemp, and CBD news from the U.S. and across the globe. We distill seven days of news into a concise, insightful summary that prepares you for the week ahead in business and regulatory changes, without wasting a minute of your time. Created for industry insiders and enthusiasts alike, our podcast ensures you’re fully informed with the essential stories and how they impact the global cannabis market.
Episodes

Saturday Jan 18, 2025
Saturday Jan 18, 2025
Week of 18 Jan, 2025
Join us as we break down the top cannabis stories this week. Discover why Iowa is resisting legalization despite financial pressures, how New York courts defended hemp retailers, and the heated debates over cannabis reform in Indiana, Idaho, and Colorado. We’ll also discuss Florida’s revised legalization effort and the federal rescheduling delays that keep the industry in limbo. Get the latest on cannabis policies shaping lives and economies nationwide.

Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Week of 11 Jan, 2025
Four major cannabis stories: Wisconsin’s plan to put legalization directly in voters’ hands, Virginia’s landmark hemp ruling, Illinois’ hemp regulation stalemate, and Kentucky’s medical marijuana rollout.

Saturday Jan 04, 2025
Saturday Jan 04, 2025
Week of 4 Jan, 2025
2025 is a big year for cannabis policy! In this episode, we unpack Louisiana's tough new hemp laws, New York's record-breaking equity strides, Oklahoma's industry shake-up, and Hawaii's fight to protect caregivers. We also explore California's battle with the black market and Kentucky's highly regulated medical cannabis program.

Saturday Dec 28, 2024
Saturday Dec 28, 2024
Week of 28 Dec, 2024
Alabama faces criticism over flawed medical cannabis licensing, Ohio considers allowing pre-rolled cannabis sales, Morocco achieves record-breaking legal cannabis production, and Tennessee grapples with hemp regulation challenges and legal disputes.