Is a MAGA-Aligned Think Tank Using the Hemp Ban to Advance a New Federal War on Cannabis?
TL;DR: Trump’s surprise hemp ban doesn’t just wipe out a massive part of the hemp-derived market; it may also create the legal […]
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A Practical Guide to Choosing Cannabis or Psychedelics Journalists and Podcasts for Your Brand
In industries built on culture as much as commerce, the right storyteller can shape how your brand is understood. Cannabis and psychedelics […]
Undercover Boss: The Day A Cannabis CEO Shopped His Own Stores In Disguise
This article is an adapted version of the Cannabis Confidential newsletter. It’s a rare session that I’ll step away from the screens, […]
Inside The Pre-Roll Machine Of The Future: How Apehex And RAW Rewired The Joint
Apehex, the automated pre-roll system developed by Perfectionist Rolling Equipment in collaboration with RAW founder Josh Kesselman, is quietly changing how joints […]
EXCLUSIVE: Cheech & Chong’s Cannabis Co. Plans 100 Branded Stores in 18 Months: ‘We Don’t Need To Be an MSO’
When I spoke with Cheech & Chong’s team in 2025, the tone leaned more toward business planning than cultural throwback, which makes […]
Buy Low, Stay High: Dispensaries Are Selling for Pennies on the Dollar
For years, getting into the cannabis industry was a high-stakes game reserved for the well-capitalized. Entrepreneurs shelled out millions for real estate, […]
This Single Decision Keeps $10 Billion in Weed Money Out of America’s Economy—Every Year
As cannabis becomes a booming global industry, America is stuck on the sidelines. While countries like Canada, Portugal and Colombia ship products […]
Everyone’s Cashing In on Legal Weed—Except America
As cannabis becomes a regulated global commodity—spanning pharma, exports and healthcare—the U.S. risks falling behind. While other regions advance professionalized, regulated markets, […]
What Happens When a Cannabis Giant Absorbs a Cult Nursery? ‘If We’d Stayed Independent, We Might Not Be Here At All’
There’s a saying in economics that sums up consolidation: big fish eat little fish. It can be bitter, but you can only […]
Cookies’ Own Lawyer Warns It Could Run Out of Money After Judge Cuts Off Store Payments
Cookies, the California-based cannabis brand, is facing a significant financial setback after a state judge ordered the company’s main royalty streams redirected […]