
High Spirits
Claim This Podcastby AnnaRae Grabstein and Ben Larson
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<p>Hosts Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein serve up unfiltered insights, reveal their insiders' perspectives, and illuminate transformative ideas about the cannabis industry for people who want to make sense of it all.<br><br><br></p>
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Recent Episodes

July 30, 2026
#147 - Reclaiming California’s Cannabis Market with DCC Director Clint Kellum
As California crosses its eighth year of adult-use legalization, operators find themselves caught between a stubborn illicit market and rigid regulatory oversight. In this pivotal episode of High Spirits, hosts Ben Larson & AnnaRae Grabstein sit down with Clint Kellum, Director of the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), to unpack the structural friction facing the world’s largest cannabis economy. From the rollout of an innovative AI-powered image analyzer for packaging...

July 23, 2026
#146 - Building Anti-Fragile Cannabis Culture, Multi-State M&A, and the DEA's Schedule III Hearings
Hosts Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein discuss building anti-fragile cannabis culture, multi-state M&A, and DEA Schedule III hearings, offering insights into agile corporate structures.

July 20, 2026
TWICL (7/17/26) - DEA Hearing, Senate Dems Refile the CAOA, Pennsylvania Punts (Again) + Kiva x Conan
Host Andrew DeAngelo and guests discuss the DEA hearing, the refiled CAOA by Senators Booker, Schumer, and Wyden, and Pennsylvania's cannabis policy, offering insights into federal reform.
164 total episodes available with 127 transcripts
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Marc Hauser
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Eddie Brennan
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Jeremy Berke
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AnnaRae Grabstein
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Patrick Lane
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Ed Keating
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Sarah McLaughlin
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Jordan Eisenstat
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- What is High Spirits?
<p>Hosts Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein serve up unfiltered insights, reveal their insiders' perspectives, and illuminate transformative ideas about the cannabis industry for people who want to make sense of it all.<br><br><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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