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Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis is the podcast where policymakers, legislators, thought leaders, licensees, and advocates come to discuss the evolving landscape of cannabis in New York and beyond.

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“We clap hands and welcome the Peace of Christmas. We beckon this good season to wait a while with us." - Maya Angelou

December 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM

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Does this role have an 18-24 month term limit?

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Head of state cannabis regulator departs -

The acting head of the embattled state cannabis regulator is out this week amid struggles to enforce a crackdown on unlicensed marijuana business activity.

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December 9, 2025 at 1:29 AM

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Joint Session Podcast wishes you all a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving. Enjoy. jointsession.transistor.fm

November 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM

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Not the smoothest of questions from the host, but an insightful answer from the guest, Rick Bashkoff from Lit Alerts

Listen to an episode full of market insights:

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September 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM

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Last week the first NYS cannabis consumer advocacy group was launched - the Empire State Green Standard Alliance. Check out the website, become a member (it’s free!), and SHARE. Thank you.

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September 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM

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Rick Bashkoff shares his #1 issue affecting the NYS cannabis market. Hmm, maybe we need a new cannabis consumer advocacy group. #ESGSA #litalerts

Listen to the latest episode of Joint Session Podcast here:

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September 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM

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Season 2 Finale! Episode 26 guest is Rick Bashkoff, CEO of Lit Alerts. Come for the data, stay for the insights.

Special thanks to Growise CPAs for sponsoring this episode.

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September 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM

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“At the end of the day, the plant and the people come first” - Joshua Wilson, Culture House NYC.
Ep 25 - Lessons from the West Coast

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September 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM

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Ep25 - Lessons from the West Coast. Thanks to Joshua Wilson for sharing insights. Listen up NY.

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September 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM

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NECANN - Atlantic City today and tomorrow (9/5-6) and Rochester (9/19-20). Learn more about the conference here:

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September 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM

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Culture House NYC’s (Cookies) Joshua Wilson joins Joint Session Podcast to compare/contrast East Coast/West Coast.

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September 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM

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Attending NECANN NJ (Sept 5-6 Atlantic City) or NECANN NY (Sept 19-20 Rochester)?

Learn more about the NECANN conference series

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September 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM

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Ep 24 with Brendan McKee - Silver Therapeutics Dispensaries, a Model for Growth

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August 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM

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Our next Licensee Highlight Episode (#24) is with Brendan McKee, co-founder and COO of Silver Therapeutics. THIS is how you grow.

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August 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM

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“The whole purpose of the December Queue was to support equity in the industry” - beck hickey, December Queue applicant.

Hear from Beck and Erin Thurmond on Episode 23.

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August 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM

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“Include us and watch how the industry can flourish” - Erin Thurmond.

Episode 23 - The December Queue

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August 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM

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A plea to - Review the Queue - from beck hickey & Erin Thurmond on Joint Session Podcast, E23.

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August 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM

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Episode #23 - The December Queue - is out. Waiting has not been easy. Appreciate the honest talk from beck hickey & Erin Thurmond.

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August 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM

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“One of my goals is to have medical cannabis be as boring as aspirin”, Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS

Hear more about this unique medical cannabis program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

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August 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM

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Learn more about the first masters program in medical cannabis at the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy.
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August 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM

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Episode 22 of 26 (Phew!). Thank you Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS for pushing cannabis education forward in this first in the nation Masters Program on medical cannabis at the U of MD School of Pharmacy.

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