Cannabis Policy Institute to Host Q2 2026 High Marks: Dr. Robin Goldstein's State Weed Rankings with Special Guest Shawn Hauser June 23

The Cannabis Policy Institute will welcome special guest, cannabis policy and regulatory expert attorney and Partner at Vicente LLP Shawn Hauser to the June 23 taping of "High Marks: Dr. Robin Goldstein's State Weed Rankings" podcast. The quarterly podcast dives deep into the evolving national market for legal cannabis and THC hemp in the most recent quarter. Cannabis Economics Group at U.C. Davis Director Robin Goldstein, Ph.D.; CPI Director Riana Durrett; and special guest Shawn Hauser will discuss:

  • Which U.S. states are leading the pack in cannabis revenue, retail pricing, and production efficiency according to Dr. Goldstein's research and subjective opinions
  • Key regulatory models and how state-level policy is shaping future competitiveness
  • Market levers and cost drivers in an evolving interstate trade landscape
  • The rise of THC hemp products and their role in states without traditional cannabis legalization
  • Future federal scenarios and what they mean for interstate commerce

Designed to encourage discussion by entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, researchers, and advocates, High Marks offers a view into the evolving future of U.S. cannabis. Faculty and staff are invited to register to attend the taping.

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