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Episode 3: Big Pharma vs. Cannabis? NYC Dispensary Boom, Smarter Shoppers & Market Wars

In Episode 3 of NCIA’s Voice of Cannabis Podcast, produced in partnership with Pro Cannabis Media, we’re diving into the evolving relationship between cannabis and Big Pharma—and exploring the competitive edge of New York’s emerging retail market. NCIA CEO Aaron Smith and broadcaster Jimmy Young are joined by two standout voices in the industry:
Dr. Shane Johnson, CEO of Bay Medica (a division of InMed Pharmaceuticals), shares insights on the growing role of pharmaceutical companies in cannabinoid research and what that means for independent cannabis operators.
Arana Hankin-Biggers, President & CEO of The Travel Agency, one of NYC’s hottest new dispensaries, discusses how retail innovation, consumer education, and cultural shifts are transforming the New York cannabis scene.

Episode 1: Road to Federal Reform w/ Aaron Smith & Jimmy Young

In the premier episode of NCIA’s Voice of Cannabis Podcast, NCIA CEO and Co-Founder Aaron Smith joins veteran journalist and PCM Founder Jimmy Young to unpack the evolving landscape of federal cannabis reform, the latest on rescheduling, and what it all means for cannabis operators across the country. Topics covered include what’s next after the HHS recommendation to reschedule cannabis , the future of Section 280E and federal taxation, advocacy strategies for real policy change, and more. Don’t miss this in-depth, timely conversation at the intersection of policy, business, and advocacy in America’s fastest-growing industry.

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