Pennsylvania State Senator Sharif Street has announced the launch of Season 2 of the "Planting Seeds" podcast on CannabisRadio.com. This weekly show takes a holistic, inclusive look at the evolving cannabis landscape in Pennsylvania and beyond, exploring critical issues, diverse perspectives, and actionable paths toward a fair, safe, and thriving adult-use industry.
Joining Senator Street this season is Gibran Washington, the CEO of Ethos Cannabis, a leading multistate operator with operations in Massachusetts, Ohio, and Pennsylvania Washington.
The podcast's second season features in-depth conversations with top industry experts, policymakers, medical professionals, community advocates, and entrepreneurs working to shape Pennsylvania's cannabis future. From legislative frameworks and racial equity to patient access, research advancements, and business innovation, no facet of this complex sector goes unexplored.
"I'm excited to join Senator Street in this critical conversation," said Gibran Washington, CEO of Ethos Cannabis and the show's new co-host.
Season 2 Highlights
Episode 1: Guests Frederika Easley (The Cannabis Impact Fund, "The People Are Blunt" podcast, Minority Cannabis Business Association) and Adrian Rocha (Last Prisoner Project) discuss economic growth, the need for equitable micro-licensing, and the importance of rescheduling cannabis.
Episode 2: Dr. Brooke Worster (Director of Supportive Oncology at Jefferson Health and Chief Medical Officer at EO Care) dives into the challenges of cannabis research, bridging clinical practice and industry, and cannabis as a pain management alternative.
Episode 3: Sean Berte and Armani White (co-founders of Boston-based dispensary Firehouse) join to explore social equity, the hurdles facing emerging entrepreneurs, and the value of partnerships in a still-maturing market.
"Never before have we seen leaders like Senator Street and Gibran Washington come together in a public forum to dissect and shape the cannabis industry's trajectory," said Brandy Shapiro-Babin, President of CannabisRadio.com. "We are honored to host 'Planting Seeds' and provide a platform that not only educates but drives meaningful discourse, ensuring cannabis policy and practice evolve responsibly."
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