High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast
Hosts Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein serve up unfiltered insights, reveal their insiders' perspectives, and illuminate transformative ideas about the cannabis industry for people who want to make sense of it all.
High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast
Latest Episodes
#135 - The Rescheduling Order: A Legal Deep Dive
Is it time to get giddy or stay skeptical? The federal rescheduling of cannabis is the biggest regulatory shift in decades, but it comes with a complex web of DEA registrations and international treaty considerations. Join Ben Larson and...
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TWICL (Apr 17, 2026) - 4/20 & Rescheduling — Medical Cannabis Goes Federal
What does rescheduling really change — in the next 90 days, the next year, and the next decade? Jay Rosenthal and Jeremy Berke from Cultivated are joined by AnnaRae Grabstein and Ben Larson from the High Spirits podcast and Marc H...
#134 - Centralized Strategy, Local Execution: Inside the iAnthus MSO Turnaround w/ CEO, Richie Proud
Is the "growth at all costs" era of the MSO officially over? According to Richie Proud, success in today's cannabis market isn't about having the most square footage—it’s about operational efficiency, consumer engagement, and a "flower-first" m...
TWICL (Apr 17, 2026) - $110 Oil, Falling Eighths, and the Hemp Legislation Rollercoaster
On This Week in Cannabis Live, High Spirits hosts Ben Larson & AnnaRae Grabstein join the team at Cultivated for a high-stakes news roundup. From the logistical nightmare of surging oil prices to the "race to...
#133 - The Future of THC Beverages: A Policy Deep Dive with Dawson Hobbs of WSWA
The hemp beverage industry is thriving, but a federal "cliff" in November could bring it all to a screeching halt. With a looming ban on products over 0.4mg of THC, the stakes have never been higher for operators and consumers alike....
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