REGULATED

John Holden, an assistant professor at the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University, joins REGULATED to discuss his recent Legal Sports Report piece reflecting on the sports betting landscape three years after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992.

Beer fans across the world know Good Beer Hunting for its insightful looks at beer, breweries, and the social and political issues that affect both. Its network of writers, photographers, and videographers across the U.S., the UK, and other beer-friendly locales brings a curious and creative perspective to the site and the popular Good Beer Hunting podcast. Bryan Roth, Sightlines editor, and Kate Bernot, whose reporting frequently appears on the site, are our guests today.

Ground-breaking strategist Sam Chapman joins REGULATED to share his thoughts on the future of psilocybin in the United States, Oregon’s role as a drug reform pioneer, and more.

Andy Palalas of High Tide (CSE: HITI) joined REGULATED to talk about his perspective on making legal weed cool and other key considerations as legal cannabis firms compete against the black market. High Tide has been active in the cannabis and cannabis-related spaces in the United States and Canada, and his perspective on the industry is a must-hear.

Dustin Robinson and Ryan Fingerhut join Christian Bax and Tony Glover to discuss a massively success election night for the cannabis industry and a historically significant moment in Oregon. Topic number one is New Jersey, Arizona, Montana, and South Dakota legalizing adult use marijuana, as well as Mississippi passing medical marijuana. The roundtable discusses what this means for the industry as a whole and how the Federal Government may react going forward. Then we break down the new framework for magic mushrooms in Oregon. We finish up debating the ramifications of Oregon decriminalizing all drugs. If you’re a fan of the show you won’t want to miss this hour long roundup of a big election night.

Psychedelics are one of Christian and Tony's favorite topics to discuss on REGULATED, and today they go deep with Dustin Robinson (aka Mr. Psychedelic Law) for an hour. The trio breaks down the legal psychedelic treatments happening today, predict where the market is going in the immediate future, break down legal developments in California, Oregon, and Colorado, address how the November election results will impact the future of this sector, and the lay out the major schools of thought on how the US should be thinking about this fascinating regulatory field. If you're looking for a primer on what's going on with psychedelics in America today, this is the pod for you!

Tony and Christian chat with Jarrett Dieterle, one of America’s foremost experts on alcohol policy, on the history of odd alcohol laws in the United States, policy shifts during the pandemic, and his new book, Give Me Liberty and Give Me a Drink!

This week, the State of Florida issued an emergency rule authorizing edible medical marijuana products for the first time. Cannabis industry experts Ryan Fingerhut (Global Go) and Eric Stevens (Florida for Care) join REGULATED for a round-table discussion of the rule and its impact on the industry. The group goes deep on the provisions that will matter the most for operators and advisors, including a line-by-line analysis of key portions. Now streaming at REGULATEDpodcast.com and on all major podcast apps.

NCS Analytic’s CEO Adam Crabtree is one of the foremost experts in the data analytics of the sin industries. We go deep on how he’s using data analytics in cannabis, opioids, and beyond. This was a fascinating talk about the future of regulating some of the most challenging fields in society today using technology.

Charles Rutherford III is an expert on ASTM’s D37 committee on cannabis. He has more than 8 years as Business Development Director for Boveda's world-class products, and has saved scores of cultivation and packaging facilities a lot of money. He successfully ushered through the first-ever consensus-based global cannabis standards on proper cannabis storage through ASTM and is the leader of the Cannabis Drying sub-group in the Cannabis Focus Group within the National Conference on Weights and Measures. He is also on the board of the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp. This was a great discussion on the role of third-party groups like ASTM, and their growing importance in drafting consistent, scientific standards for the cannabis industry.

What do politicians do when they can’t shake hands and kiss babies? This week Christian and Tony break down the unprecedented challenges Covid presents to candidates across the country. The guys are particularly interested in state and local laws all over the country that are forcing candidates and their staff out into their communities to collect thousands of signatures in the middle of an epidemic to even get on a ballot.

Bradley Tusk is the CEO and founder of Tusk Ventures, the world’s first venture capital fund to invest solely in high growth startups facing political and regulatory challenges. This week on REGULATED, he shares his perspective on regulatory opportunities during these uncertain times and other insights gained during his career in government, politics, and business. Bradley writes a column for Fast Company, hosts a podcast called Firewall, and wrote a book called The Fixer: My Adventures Saving Startups From Death By Politics. He previously served as campaign manager for Mike Bloomberg, as Deputy Governor of Illinois, and as Communications Director for Senator Charles Schumer. Christian Bax used to regulate medical marijuana and Tony Glover used to regulate alcoholic beverages, casino gaming, and tobacco. With the REGULATED podcast, they tackle the most interesting regulatory, research, and investment developments in those industries and more.

The coronavirus pandemic has forced local governments to serve their constituents while attempting to maintain social distancing protocols. Former assistant county attorney Jessica Icerman, now at Stearns Weaver Miller, joins the podcast to discuss the legal and logistical challenges facing local officials under these once-in-a-lifetime circumstances.

REGULATED is back to discuss a wrinkle in the CARES act that is leaving indirect marijuana businesses behind and an artificial liquor shortage issue in Pennsylvania. Plus, a small member of the Glover family bursts into the studio to end the episode.

REGULATED is back to discuss a wild month of regulatory action resulting from the global Covid-19 crisis. Christian and Tony break down some of the unique challenges facing regulators and the regulated during this moment and share recommendations to keep isolated listeners active and entertained in the interim. Stay safe!

We told you back in May that 2020 would be a busy year for legislative proposals that affect the alcoholic beverage industry in Florida, and here we are! Bax and Glover team up to discuss the ten alcohol-related bills that have been filed at the Florida House and Senate, whether dogs or cats are better bar patrons, and the leading candidate for our 2020 Regulator of the Year award.

The cannabis industry presents a number of challenges that make acquiring “out of the box” operational know-how, branding, and other support systems attractive. Between licensing deals and acquisitions, the industry has already seen some savvy operators gain a quasi-national profile. Is franchising a good fit for cannabis and CBD?

In light of the upcoming holiday, REGULATED is trying something different this week. Everybody Has a Client! is our irreverent look at the proliferation of celebrities in cannabis. Let’s be honest: it feels like everybody has a cannabis-related client in 2019! First, it was the lobbyists. Then the lawyers and CPAs got in on the action. Now, it seems like every actor, musician, athlete, and former politician has a client, investment, or endorsement related to cannabis, hemp, or CBC. So many big names are flocking to the industry that it’s difficult to separate fact from fiction. Can you? The rules are simple: you just have to guess whether the named celebrity has a client, investment, or endorsement related to medical marijuana, hemp, and/or CBD. Tweet your score using the #everybodyhasaclient hashtag, especially if you can beat Christian's 7 out of 11.

By popular demand, REGULATED will continue to provide audio of important (and digestible) public statements and testimony related to regulated industry. This week, we are sharing a condensed version of the recent Centers for Disease Control telebriefing on lung injuries associated with e-cigarette use, or vaping. The principal deputy director of the CDC, state epidemiologist at the Illinois Department of Health, and an official from the CDC’s environmental health labs participated in the call, which included a question and answer session.

The United States House Appropriations Subcommittee on The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (116th Congress) hosted public health officials for a chat on e-cigarettes. This week, REGULATED is sharing the testimony of the CDC’s principal deputy director, Dr. Anne Schuchat.

This week, Tony Glover highlights the American Gaming Association’s recent contributions to sports betting research. Christian Bax revisits Rhode Island with a story that shows how mobile betting can contribute to the local economy while causing mild regulatory heartburn.

Christian Bax interviews Dylan Conley, Chairman of the City of Providence Board of Licenses, on his innovative proposal to protect and grow the city’s nightlife.

Christian and Tony examine Utah’s flirtations with (and ultimate reluctance to implement) a state-run dispensary system and share a key mushroom research development from Johns Hopkins University.

Now that municipalities on the West Coast are moving to decriminalize and private investors are preparing to deploy tens of millions of dollars, it’s time to start paying attention.