Cannaweek - Cannabis Intelligence

This week's discussion dives into the noteworthy year the cannabis industry had in 2020, and how it was able to thrive in an unprecedented environment. Our expert guests reveal key trends and data that show just how strong of a year it was for the cannabis industry. Elaine and John discuss which states they are expecting to legalize cannabis in 2021, and which states will be the most exciting to keep an eye on in the new year.

This week's discussion is focussed on reviewing the cannabis industry shifts we've seen in 2020, and what we are likely to see going forward in 2021. Our experienced guests share their insights on a variety of topics and developments including consumer behavior, state and federal legalization, what we should expect to see in 2021, and more.

This week's discussion is focused on the U.S. election results. Our discussion focuses on what new adult-use and medical cannabis programs means for the industry as a whole, which states are likely to turn next, and what steps that lawmakers and industry professionals can take to assure a smooth opening to these new programs. The episode also explores the impact of COVID-19 on the industry's growth trajectory and what kind of policy reforms we can expect from the newly elected congress.

This week's discussion is focused on the consumer. Experts in cannabis emulsion technology and cannabis consumer insights discuss the dramatic increase in cannabis consumers and the impending shift from alcohol to cannabis consumption. The episode also explores the difference in young and older cannabis consumers, the positive effects of COVID-19, the opportunities that exist in a fragmented U.S. cannabis environment, and the onset of the golden age of cannabis.

This week's discussion focuses on women and minorities being underrepresented in Nevada's cannabis industry, and within the industry as a whole. The first official demographic survey of cannabis businesses in Nevada shows that women and minorities account for a disproportionately small percentage of the local cannabis industry. Our guests dive into the ways this underrepresentation can be corrected as the industry becomes more mainstream. Our guests share their thoughts on why legal cannabis came back more popular than Joe Biden, $15 minimum wage or rejoining the Climate Agreement in another recent survey.