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E170: The Army Wants Stoners Now — And Other Cannabis Contradictions
This week on The High-Rise: The US Army drops marijuana barriers for recruits while DHS deports people for possession — the federal hypocrisy is getting surreal. The White House schedules emergency CBD policy meetings, Ohio breweries go to war over hemp drinks, and Michigan’s new 24% tax is already ...
E169: Vape Pens vs. Flower in California, Texas Hemp Ban & State Market Updates
Cy and Emily dive into the data showing vapor pens closing in on flower as the top cannabis category in California — with only a $5M gap in February 2026 sales. They explore the Gen Z consumer shift driving vape growth, then cover Texas banning smokeable hemp through new THCA testing rules affecting...
The $28 Billion Ban: Hemp's Last Stand | The High-Rise Ep. 168
The FDA just blew past a congressionally mandated deadline on hemp regulation — and a $28 billion industry is counting down to a November ban. Missouri is already passing state-level bans, while New York wants liquor stores selling cannabis drinks. Illinois posted its first-ever annual sales decline...
E167 - Bluegrass Bud: Kentucky Medical Cannabis Arrives
The Bluegrass State is joining the green rush—but in true Kentucky fashion, they're doing it their own way. Join Emily Paxhia (Poseidon) and Cy Scott (Headset) as they break down Kentucky's cautious entry into medical cannabis, and what it means for operators, investors, and entrepreneurs. In this e...
E166 - Headset Wrapped 2024 and Looking Ahead to Next Year
In this year-end edition of The High-Rise, Cy Scott (Headset) and Emily Paxhia (Poseidon) revisit their 2024 cannabis industry predictions to see where they hit the mark and where reality diverged from their forecasts. They delve into the growth (and growing pains) of key state markets—highlighting ...
E165 - Making cannabis fun again!
Cy & Emily return fresh (or maybe not so fresh) from MJ BizCon in Las Vegas to dish on their 25-second meetup, cowboys everywhere, and what happens when you mix cannabis conference attendees with rodeo folks and AWS techies! 🤠 Plus: Green Wednesday numbers are in! Beverages went absolutely bonk...
E164 - Uber Eats weed burritos
If you have any information on a weed burrito, be sure to contact Washington Township NJ police department at 856-589-0330! In this conversation, Cy Scott and Emily Paxhia discuss the significance of Green Wednesday in the cannabis industry, particularly during the Thanksgiving holiday week. They an...
E163 - Hot Hemp
In this episode of The High Rise, Cy Scott and Emily Paxia discuss the latest developments in the cannabis industry, focusing on the implications of the Farm Bill and its potential revisions. They explore the impact of intoxicating 'hot hemp' products on the legal market and the ongoing legislative ...
E162 - Welcome back to the High-Rise!
The High-Rise Episode 162: Welcome Back to the High-Rise! Join hosts Cy Scott (Headset) and Emily Paxhia (Poseidon) as they return to analyze October cannabis market data, discuss Q3 MSO earnings, and explore emerging industry trends. After a brief hiatus, The High Rise is back with data-driven insi...
E161 - A Post-Earnings Verano Deep-dive with George Archos and Aaron Miles
Hey Headsetters, we're back with a new interview episode, this time with Verano's George Archos and Aaron Miles. We cover their wholesale strategy, a unique approach to loyalty and visions for the future. Listen closely and you might actually catch the date that Schedule 3 is scheduled to happen (no...