Cannabis Policy Institute to Host Taping of High Marks Podcast with Cannabis Advocate Steve DeAngelo March 11

The Cannabis Policy Institute will welcome special guest, cannabis advocate Steve DeAngelo to its March 11 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 Steve DeAngelo 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. To register to attend the free, virtual taping on March 11 at 12:30 p.m., click here.

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