This episode covers a range of developing stories shaping the cannabis landscape. Cole breaks down allegations against Verano involving the exposure of sensitive patient data, highlighting ongoing concerns around privacy in the medical market. He also explores Target’s expansion into hemp-derived THC drinks in Minnesota, raising questions about corporate influence and what companies may be anticipating as regulatory changes loom.
The episode also features Cole’s latest Illinois Cannabis Report for Cannabis Coast to Coast News, where he discusses stalled legislation around odor-based vehicle searches and the broader pattern of slow reform in the state. The conversation ties into bigger themes around access, enforcement, and how policy continues to impact both consumers and workers.
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Links mentioned during show
- CBD & Medicare; Mass Changes in Bay State; Rescheduling update
- Episode 273 – Jimmy Young on Media, Nixon, and the Cannabis Industry Today
- Target Expands Involvement In Hemp THC Drinks Market With 72 New Licenses In Minnesota
- Box Brown MSO Maps
- Cannabis Giant Verano Accused Of Mishandling Patient Info
- Episode 269 – Inside Springfield: How Lobbying Really Works
The Cole Memo 
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