Shadd Dales

Toronto

CEO and Founder at The Dales Report

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Jim Higdon on Hemp VS Cannabis

1 week ago | thedalesreport.com | Shadd Dales

In our latest Trade To Black podcast, host Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell tee up a powerful episode featuring Jim Higdon, CEO of Cornbread Hemp, and Anthony Coniglio, CEO of NewLake Capital (OTCQX: NLCP). Jim Higdon takes us inside the growing tension between the hemp and cannabis industries—two sectors that share the same plant but play by very different rules.
Jushi CEO Talks Virginia PA DC, Cannabis Reform Update

1 week ago | thedalesreport.com | Shadd Dales

In our latest Trade To Black podcast, host Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell welcome back Jim Cacioppo, CEO of cannabis company Jushi Holdings (OTC: JUSHF). Cacioppo breaks down the current cannabis investment climate amid broader market volatility, giving his take on the potential for some long term buying opportunities.
Cannabis Attorney Eric Berlin On What's Next for Rescheduling

2 weeks ago | thedalesreport.com | Shadd Dales

What is the latest in cannabis rescheduling? In the latest episode of the Trade To Black podcast, hosts Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell welcome back Eric Berlin, a leading cannabis attorney from Dentons. Berlin provides an in-depth update on the ongoing ALJ Hearing for cannabis rescheduling and further explains on what lies ahead for the cannabis industry.
Germany's Coalition: No Changes To Cannabis Reform

2 weeks ago | thedalesreport.com | Shadd Dales

In our latest Trade to Black podcast for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, host Shadd Dales and co-host Anthony Varrell discuss the recent announcement out of Germany, where the coalition government confirmed it will not reverse the CanG adult-use cannabis law. Joining the show is Dr. Julian Wichmann, CEO and co-founder of Bloomwell Group, the largest medical cannabis marketplace in Germany.
Organigram's Bold Cannabis Beverage Bet

2 weeks ago | thedalesreport.com | Shadd Dales

In our latest episode of the Trade to Black podcast, host Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell welcome in Beena Goldenberg, CEO of Organigram (NASDAQ: OGI) to discuss their strategic $6.2 million acquisition of Collective Project, a THC hemp-derived beverage company. We also welcome back Michael Bronstein, President of the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp, for our weekly Insider’s Edge segment. Top of discussion?
Rubicon Organics Makes Major Stride in Cannabis Market

3 weeks ago | thedalesreport.com | Shadd Dales

Happy Friday, welcome to the latest Trade To Black podcast for April 4, 2025. Hosts Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell welcome Rubicon Organics CEO Margaret Brodie to break down the company’s market performance including impressive 2024 earnings.
Has Trump Backed Off Cannabis Rescheduling?

3 weeks ago | thedalesreport.com | Shadd Dales

In the latest Trade To Black podcast, host Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell dive into the latest news coming out of Washington. In cannabis, despite supporting rescheduling and banking reform on the campaign trail, the Trump administration is backing off reforms to marijuana policy and Florida’s legalization campaign is faced with alleged election law violations.
Who Is Trump's New Drug Czar? Sara Carter's Mission Begins

3 weeks ago | thedalesreport.com | Shadd Dales

Welcome back to the Trade to Black podcast for Monday, March 31, 2025. We’re kicking off the beginning of April with some coverage on big developments in cannabis policy and a look at Trump’s new Drug Czar. New York state officials are exploring plans to allow cannabis sales and consumption at movie theaters. Curaleaf (OTCQX: CURLF) is shaking up the hemp beverage market with Select FormulaX—a THC and caffeine-infused energy drink.
SNDL CEO Zach George Talks the Future of the Industry

1 month ago | thedalesreport.com | Shadd Dales

On this episode, Zach George, CEO of SNDL, joins the Trade To Black podcast for a candid conversation about the company’s 2024 earnings, ongoing strategy, and where the cannabis industry is headed. The conversation also explores SNDL’s recent filing, revealing their acquisition of 5.4% of High Tide’s (NASDAQ: HITI) outstanding shares. George broke down SNDL’s 2024 earnings, including $920.4 million in revenue and $257.7 million in Q4 alone—marking a 3.7% YoY increase.
Did DeSantis Take Donations To Fight Amendment 3?

1 month ago | thedalesreport.com | Shadd Dales

On the latest Trade To Black podcast, hosts Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell dive into major headlines from the state of Florida about the cannabis industry this week. Curaleaf plans to launch a hemp dispensary in Palm Beach, and it seems to have leaked out that Ron DeSantis took $500,000 in donations from Phillip Morris International to fight Amendment 3.