Practical Politics

About Practical Politics

Step behind the curtain of politics with Sabrina, a seasoned lobbyist sharing real stories, expert interviews, podcasts, and educational content about public policy, lobbying, and the power plays that shape our world. Whether you're a policy pro, student, or just politically curious, this channel gives you insider access to the world of influence and impact.

Publisher

The Lobbyist Lady

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jun 2025

Latest episode

12 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Sept 2025

   When gaming regulations become an unlikely ally for legal cannabis - featuring John Lockwood

   This episode features John Lockwood, a Florida attorney specializing in highly regulated industries such as cannabis, alcohol, gambling, and health care. The conversation emphasizes how cannabis policy, like gambling regulation, often transcends party lines. Success is less about political affiliation and more about the strength of organized opposition and the ability to navigate complex regulatory systems.

2. 

   26 Jun 2025

   Why Self-Regulation Fails - with AnnaRae Grabstein

   Sabrina Noah interviews AnnaRae Grabstein, a cannabis industry leader, who explains why self-regulation often fails in emerging industries, highlighting the need for visionary leadership and policy engagement.

3. 

   19 Jun 2025

   From Propaganda to Power: How Women Changed the Cannabis Conversation - Featuring Sabrina Fendrick

   Sabrina Noah interviews Sabrina Fendrick, founder of the NORML Women’s Alliance, about her journey from being targeted by drug enforcement to leading cannabis reform through strategic grassroots organizing and dismantling harmful propaganda.

4. 

   10 Jun 2025

   Law, Legitimacy, and the Leaf: Eric Berlin on Reform from Within

   Attorney Eric Berlin recounts his transition from law to cannabis policy reform, highlighting the impact of personal narratives and authenticity in driving legislative change in an interview with Sabrina Noah.

5. 

   6 Jun 2025

   The Secret Life of a (cannabis) Lobbyist

   Jordan Wellington, Managing Partner of Strategies 64, discusses the intricacies of cannabis policy and lobbying with Sabrina Noah in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Practical Politics

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• AnnaRae Grabstein
• Sabrina Fendrick
• Eric Berlin
• Jordan Wellington

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.