Episodios

  • Federal Hemp Ban on Hold until 2026! McConnell Admits Error-RI Medical Research Company Blasts DEA!
    Jul 14 2025

    This is the full show of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) admits pushing the 2018 Farm Bill through Congress was a mistake, creating a legal loophole that has led to a billion-dollar underregulated industry, and now the Feds want a mulligan, or a do over, and will ban all "quantifiable" THC infused products in one year. How much is "quantifiable" will be decided by RFK Jrs. HHS. Kerry Hinkle has industry reaction. Plus, a Rhode Island medical pharmaceutical company, MMJ International Holdings, calls for the DEA to be blown up after 7 years of work with the FDA that was supposed to be compliant development of a drug to battle Huntington's disease and MS was shut down for no reason. MMJ International is suing the DEA and calling for the dismissal of a deputy administrator. An exclusive interview with their CEO Duane Boise. Plus Minnesota prepares for adult use to open and offers an off-reservation store to one of their Indigenous Tribes, Tina Tasaka has that story. In the B Block, Dina Nagib in California with the excise tax increase and the ICE raid at Grass House Farm that led to 200 arrests.

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    58 m
  • Raw Papers CEO Josh Kesselman Rescues High Times from Receivership! Will Congress Bypass DEA?
    Jun 23 2025

    This is the full edition of Cannabis Coast to Coast News. Raw Rolling Papers CEO Josh Kesselman buys High Times out of receivership for a bargain at $3.6 million. We talk with former High Times Editor Steve Bloom, the Celeb Stoner himself. Plus 12 reports from Coast to Coast to Canada and Europe. Kimmie Cannabis in Oklahoma; Curtis Emery in Massachusetts; Andrew Behringer in Washington, DC, Federal Reform; Louis Joe in the District of Columbia; Amie Carter in Michigan; Marianne Cursetjee in Oregon; Karen Black as Co-anchor; Mark Alan, the Chicago Clone Guy in Illinois; Kerry Hinkle on Hemp; Tina Tasaka in Nevada and on Tribal Lands; Christina Brisson in Ohio; Debi Facey in Canada; Dave Burton in England; Plus an exclusive 1v1 interview with the Political Director of NORML Morgan Fox, with Executive Producer Jimmy Young;

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    1 h y 9 m
  • Is a Canna Civil war Brewing Between "MJ" World and Hemp? How Jealous are Licensed Operators of Hemp
    Jun 16 2025

    In this full episode of this week's Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto, exclusive interviews with

    New Holland Group's Jamie Pearson, NCIA's Aaron Smith in Denver Co, , Sustainable Innovations John Murray in Illinois , Cannabis Safety First and Ohio Lobbyist of the Year Tim Johnson, plus Cynthia Cabrera from Texas' Hometown Hero. 18 reporters from Coast to Coast, Europe, England, and Canada; Is there jealousy of the hemp world by the licensed cannabis world? Cannabis Coast to Coast News is the most complete TV Style news show in the industry and for the industry; Contributing reporters:

    Kerry Hinkle on Hemp; Brandon Jones in Missouri; Christina Brisson in Ohio Amie Carter in Michigan; Mark Alan in Illinois; Kimmie Cannabis in Oklahoma; Marianne Cursetjee in Oregon; Tina Tasaka with the Tribal Lands; Jennifer Boozer in Alabama; Xavier Jaillet in Colorado; Joe Parsons in Virginia; Louis Joe in the District of Washington; Doug Miller on Cannabis Stocks; international reports from Ben Stevens in Europe; Dave Barton in England; Debi Facey in Canada;

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    1 h y 5 m
  • Federal Ban on THC Hemp Products? Is Prohibition making a comeback? MD Andy Harris' is trying!
    Jun 9 2025

    This is the Full Version of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto with 16 correspondents from around the world.

    In the A Block:00:2:10- One week in two minutes in cannabis newsAaron Smith from the NCIA on potential Federal Hemp ban; Kerry Hinkle from Bayou City Hemp;Andrew Bellinger in Washington DC; Amie Carter in Michigan; Christopher Bright in Maryland,;Dina Nagib in California;

    In the B Block: 22:00-45:50Ben Stevens with the latest from the UK and Europe; Joe Parsons in Virginia; Jill Goldsberry in New Jersey and NY; Cannabis Means Business in NYC with CNBC's Tim Seymour and Whoopi Goldberg; Flower Expo 2025 with Jimmy Young in Northampton Massachusetts; Mark Alan in Illinois; Doug Miler is High On Wall Street.

    In the C Block; 47:00-1:10:55Louis Joe with the District Chronicles; Xavier Jaillet in Colorado; Tina Tasaka in Nevada ; Jennifer Boozer in Alabama; Kimmie Cannabis in Oklahoma; The Ohio report with Christina Brisson, and Jimmy Young and state lobbyist Tim Johnson; Robin Alford in Kentucky

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    1 h y 14 m
  • Michelle Rutter Friberg Director of Government Relations | NCIA Podcast Syndication
    Jun 5 2025

    In this exclusive video, Jimmy and Aaron sit down with Michelle Rutter Friberg, a leading voice in cannabis policy and government relations and a key figure at the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA). Michelle shares powerful insights on federal cannabis legislation, advocacy strategies on Capitol Hill, and what it will take to create a more equitable, regulated, and thriving cannabis industry in the United States.What You'll Learn:• The latest on SAFE Banking and federal legalization efforts• Behind-the-scenes perspectives on cannabis lobbying• How NCIA is shaping cannabis policy nationwide• Tips for business owners to get involved and make a differenceWhether you're a cannabis entrepreneur, policymaker, or advocate, Michelle's expertise is a must-watch! Subscribe for more industry interviews, policy updates, and cannabis business insights.Like, share, and comment with your questions.#CannabisIndustry #NCIA #MichelleRutterFriberg #CannabisPolicy #SAFEBanking #CannabisBusiness #federallegalization Show Producer:Eric Williamson #ericwilliamsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mrericwilliamson/

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    28 m
  • Texas Will Ban THC infused Hemp on 9/1; Is that industry done? Nev. Rep Dina Titus on States 2.0 Act
    Jun 2 2025

    This is the full version of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto. Reaction from two hemp businesses on the THC-infused products ban bill that is heading to Governor Greg Abbott's desk. Kerry Hinkle with the Hemp report.

    Amie Carter in Michigan on proposed DUI legislation.

    Nevada Congress person Dina Titus on the STATES 2.0 Act, an excerpt from the NCIA's Voice of Cannabis Podcast this week;

    Andrew Behringer on the lawsuit to legalize that just won't make the Supreme Court. DC reporter Louis Joe on what is going on inside the District of Columbia with cannabis. In the B Block.23:30-43:00..

    An update on Pro Basketball's Jarred Shaw jailed in Indonesia for a shipment of edibles from Thailand;

    Ben Stevens in Europe on Portugal bust;

    Debi Facey in Canada;

    Joe Parsons in Virginia;

    Matt Friedland in Washington State;

    Kimmie Cannabis in Oklahoma where democracy is under fire;

    Marianne Cursetjee from Alibi and

    Tucker Holland from Entrouage cannabis 1v1 special Report;

    In the C Block.45:00-1:11-

    Mark Alan the Chicago Clone Guy;

    Xavier Jaillet in Colorado;

    Jennifer Boozer in Alabama;

    Tina Tasaka in Nevada and Tribal Lands;

    Christina Brisson in Ohio;

    Curtis Emery in Mass;

    PCM TV Founder Jimmy Young and Flower EXPO CEO Jason Bello with preview of that event now in Northampton.

    16 reporters and over 55 stories from around the world!

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    1 h y 12 m
  • Legalization Leaders, Dave Joyce and Dina Titus STATES A2.0 Act Sponsors Headline NCIA Lobby Days
    May 19 2025

    In the full edition of Cannabis Coast to Coast News this week, PCM TV Founder Jimmy Young fills in for the vacationing Alaina Pinto with anchor assists from Amie Carter in Michigan, Karen Black in Arizona, Tina Tasaka in Nevada, and Kimmie Cannabis in Oklahoma. The NCIA 's 13th annual lobby days in Washington, DC, are the focus of a day in the life of a cannabis lobbyist. Appearances and awards for STATES 2.0 ACT sponsors from Congress, Dave Joyce (R) Ohio and Dina Titus (D) from Nevada; on-location interviews with Jenny Lamboy from Hybrid Marketing & Vice Chair of NCIA's Marketing and Advertising Committee.


    In the B Block state reports on Oklahoma's software glitch cancelling hundreds of licensees in that state's cannabis market. Plus, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey shuts down hemp in that state as they continue to delay, challenge, and ignore a citizen-led initiative to start a medical program. We talk with new Alabama correspondent Jennifer Boozer.

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    1 h y 8 m
  • Legalization for PA? First Step to #25 Adult Use Legal State or Not? DOGE Cuts U.Miss. Cannabis Lab
    May 12 2025

    Here is the full Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto. All 3 Blocks or sections outlined belowA Block 00-19:301:45-8:00 - Pennsylvania takes the lead to become the 25th state to legalize, but the first house bill not embraced by the industry. Reaction from Claudia Post of Scarlet Express Delivery & CEO of Ethos Cannabis Gibran Washington; 8:-9- DOGE shuts down U Mississippi research lab;9:00-12:00 - Karen Black and Arizona report; 12:30-14:00 - Matthew Friedlander with Washington state report;;14:20-17:00 Joe Parsons in Virginia; 17:40-19:30 Christopher Bright from Maryland; B Block 27:15-36:1022:15-27:00 - International report with Debi Facey in Canada and Ben Stevens in Europe on Denmark's new medical program; 27:45-29:30- Hemp report with Kerry Hinkle; 30:10-31:05- Christina Brisson in Ohio; 31:10-33:15 MSO report & Doug Miller High on Wall street: 33:30-35:00 - Tina Tasaka in Nevada and Tribal Lands; C Block 38:00-51:4038;10-42:46 Dina Nagib in So. California and Yarrow Kubrin in No. California; 42:50-45:10 -The Chicago Clone Guy Mark Alan in Illinois; 45:30-47:30 - Kimmie Cannabis in Oklahoma; 47:50-50::15- Amie Carter in Michigan; 50:50-51:49 Curtis Emery with the Massachusetts report;

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    55 m