Cannabis Legalization News Podcast
Cannabis Legalization News explains what changed in cannabis—and what comes next.
Each week, cannabis attorney and dispensary owner Thomas Howard and activist Miguel “Miggy” Santiago connect the laws, court decisions, policy shifts, rights issues, hemp developments and regulated-market realities that matter.
Each episode connects consequential cannabis developments and explains what they mean. Ask Thomas is a forthcoming pilot and will not be represented as an active series until it launches.
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Cannabis Legalization News Podcast
Latest Episodes
Can a New York Cannabis Processor Still Make Money?
What happens to a New York cannabis processor when operating costs rise and prices fall?Jason Ambrosino, founder and CEO of Veterans Holdings, joins Thomas Howard to discuss his experience in New York cannabis processing. They cover wha...
DEA Marijuana Rescheduling: The Briefing Deadline Passed. What Happens Now?
Recorded November 8, 2026. Tom Howard and Miggy open with the midterms and what they might mean for cannabis policy. At 6:32, they turn to the DEA marijuana rescheduling hearing: the reply deadline has passed, and they discuss what the judge ca...
Blue Wave: Will Democrats Finally Deliver on Cannabis?
The blue wave changed who will run the next Congress. Can Democrats turn that into a cannabis bill Trump would sign? Tom Howard breaks down why SAFE Banking may be the first real test, what it takes to get to 60 Senate votes, and what federal m...
DEA Registers 900+ Medical Dispensaries—But Moves to Deny This One
Recorded November 1, 2026. More than 900 medical dispensaries have entered the DEA’s federal registration system, while one Minnesota applicant faces a proposed denial. Who gets in—and what does a state license actually get you?Tom Howa...