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We are a business news platform that provides the latest and best insight into the stories that make headlines worldwide. From cannabis to psychedelics, crypto and more, we give institutional and retail investors an inside edge in the competitive world of investing. And we profile companies that are making waves in their ever-growing industries. We are The Dales Report. The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or…
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Waiting on Rescheduling: Pressure Mounts on Cannabis Stocks
Two headlines in Washington are driving the conversation around cannabis and hemp. A GOP-led congressional committee voted to block President Trump from moving…
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Rescheduling Cannabis Is Only the Beginning | TDR Cannabis in 5
The headlines earlier this week were big: Attorney General Pam Bondi stood with HHS Secretary RFK Jr. in Chicago to announce a federal crackdown on illicit…
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Pam Bondi, RFK Jr. & DOJ Moves — What It Means for Cannabis | TDR Cannabis in 5
Attorney General Pam Bondi stood alongside RFK Jr. in Chicago to announce a federal crackdown on illicit vape sales. At the same time in Washington, the…
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What Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order Means for Hemp & Cannabis
Texas just dropped an executive order on hemp that could flip the industry on its head. On paper, it looks like regulation. In reality, it could mean the end…
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CA Skip navigation Search Sign in Jerome Powell's Next Move: Will Cannabis Reform Drop with Rate Cut?
Could cannabis rescheduling be timed with a Federal Reserve rate cut? With Jerome Powell expected to announce lower interest rates at next week’s Fed meeting…
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The Morning Cannabis Gets Rescheduled: What Happens Next?
Shadd Dales sits down with cannabis industry veteran Seth Yakatan to answer the question on every investor’s mind: what will the morning look like when…
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PA Cannabis Stalemate Raises Questions + Texas Vape Ban Creates Uncertainty
Shadd Dales, alongside Anthony Varrell, welcomes Michael Bronstein, president of the American Trade Association for Cannabis & Hemp (ATACH), to break down two…
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Rescheduling Rumors Fuel Stock Moves
Shadd Dales and co-host Anthony Varrell welcome Trent Woloveck, Chief Strategy Director at Jushi Holdings (OTCQX: JUSHF | CSE: JUSH), for a big conversation…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Holds Firm on Cannabis Legalization in PA | TDR Cannabis in 5
In this episode of TDR Cannabis in Five, presented by Dutchie, host Shadd Dales reviews the latest developments in Pennsylvania as Governor Josh Shapiro…
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Trump Eyes Cannabis Rescheduling + 32 AGs Demand Reform
All eyes remain on Washington and whether an announcement is going to be made soon on the rescheduling of cannabis. On the latest episode of Trade To Black…
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Petition Pushes Trump Toward Cannabis Legalization | TDR Cannabis in 5
A new petition is urging President Donald Trump not just to reschedule marijuana—but to fully legalize it at the federal level. This bold push comes from the…
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CA Skip navigation Search Create Avatar image Cannabis Rescheduling and 2026: What’s at Stake | TDR Cannabis in 5
Cannabis reform has long been a political promise, but real progress has been limited. Democrats campaigned on legalization, rallied young voters, and…
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Trump’s Political Play on Cannabis Rescheduling
Is President Donald Trump preparing to announce federal cannabis rescheduling — and could that decision come very soon? That’s the big question in Washington…
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Cannabis Rescheduling Momentum Builds in Trump World : TDR Cannabis in 5
Momentum around cannabis rescheduling has picked up noticeably in recent days, with several Trump-aligned voices taking to social media to signal support for…
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Weekly Recap: Trump’s D.C. Surge Sparks Cannabis Confusion | TTB Weekly Recap
Welcome to the TDR Trade to Black Weekly Recap of the Biggest Developments in Cannabis, hosted by Shadd Dales and presented by Dutchie.This week, cannabis news…
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Trump-Backed RNC Chair Supports Cannabis Legalization | TDR Cannabis in 5
Today on TDR Cannabis, and Five, hosted by Shadd Dales and presented by Dutchie, we’re covering a political shift no one saw coming: the new Republican…
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How Close Are We to Potential Cannabis Rescheduling Announcement?
How close is the Trump administration to making a cannabis rescheduling announcement? What’s the word from Washington, and how would it reshape the industry?On…
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Cannabis Rescheduling, Cultivation & The Future of Cannabis
Big Mike Straumietis, founder and CEO of Advanced Nutrients, has been shaping cannabis cultivation since the late 1980s—long before legalization was even a…
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MSOS ETF: 18 Days of Inflows + Psilocybin Rescheduling Ahead?
Shadd Dales and co-host Anthony Varrell, powered by Dutchie, dive into two big stories making waves right now in cannabis and psychedelics.Segment One brings…
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What Makes Hemp Drinks Mainstream?
THC beverages are no longer just a novelty product—they’re rapidly moving into the mainstream. From dispensary shelves to grocery store coolers, hemp-derived…
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The Question: How to Play Cannabis Stocks Right Now?
The latest episode of the TDR Trade to Black podcast, presented by Dutchie, asks the question every investor is focused on right now: how should you play…
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Cannabis Stocks Reset After Options Expiry: What’s Next This Week
It’s Monday, August 18th, and the cannabis industry is starting a new week with momentum. Earnings season is behind us—and for once, it wasn’t a disaster…
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Trump Comments Spark Cannabis Rally | TTB Weekly Recap
This week’s TDR Trade to Black Weekly Recap, presented by Dutchie, delivered one of the most important rundowns of 2025 for the cannabis industry.For the first…
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Organigram Earnings & High Tide Makes Big Move
Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell welcome Beena Goldenberg, CEO of Organigram (NASDAQ: OGI | TSX: OGI), on the latest Trade To Black Podcast.We unpack…
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How Rescheduling Could Spark Cannabis M&A and Lending Growth
Shadd Dales and co-host Anthony Varrell connect with Peter Sack, Managing Director of Chicago Atlantic (NASDAQ: REFI, LIEN) to break down the company’s Q2 2025…
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Verano CEO on Earnings & Gaetz Pushes Trump to Reschedule Cannabis
Verano Holdings (CBOE: VRNO) CEO George Archos joins Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell on the Trade to Black podcast to break down the company’s latest earnings…
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Canopy Growth, TerrAscend & Village Farms Earnings Breakdown
It’s a cannabis earnings special featuring Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED | NASDAQ: CGC), TerrAscend (TSX: TSND | OTCQX: TSNDF), and Village Farms (NASDAQ…
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Trump Signals Possible Cannabis Rescheduling | TDR Cannabis in 5
President Donald Trump has broken his silence on marijuana rescheduling, telling donors at a $1-million-a-plate fundraiser that it’s something his…
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Senator Sharif Street: The Fight for Legal Cannabis in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania may be on the verge of legalizing adult-use cannabis — but major obstacles remain in the state Senate. In this episode, we sit down with Senator…
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America Under Siege: The Synthetic Drug Bomb Devastating a Nation
Former DEA Special Operations Director and Acting Administrator Derek Maltz joins Shadd Dales on Trade To Black for an in-depth conversation on fentanyl…
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The State of Cannabis Capital: What Comes Next
Anthony Coniglio, CEO of NewLake Capital (OTCQX: NLCP), joins Anthony and Shadd on Trade To Black to talk about where things stand in cannabis finance…
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DEA Judge Retires — What Happens to Cannabis Rescheduling?
In this episode of Trade To Black, powered by Dutchie, we’re covering two major developments around cannabis reform.🔹 Segment 1: Michael Bronstein, President…
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U.S. Cannabis Rescheduling & Global Market Ripple Effect
Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell sit down with Big Mike Straumietis, founder and CEO of Advanced Nutrients, for a no-nonsense discussion about U.S. cannabis…
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Trump & Cannabis Rescheduling – Weldon Angelos Speaks Out
Shadd Dales and co-host Anthony Varrell welcome back Weldon Angelos, one of the most influential voices in U.S. cannabis reform—and a man with rare access to…
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Texas HB42 About To Begin - DEA Set to Vote on Terrence Cole
Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell sit down with two guests—Margaret Brodie from Rubicon Organics and Michael Bronstein from the American Trade Association for…
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Shane Pennington on Why the HALT Fentanyl Act Is Being Misunderstood
Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell sit down with Paolo De Luca, Chief Strategy Officer at Organigram (NASDAQ: OGI), to break down some of the biggest questions…
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How Cannabis Markets Are Shifting & What’s Next Post-Reform
Cannabis lending remains cautious, but important shifts are starting to take shape—especially as reform discussions gain momentum.In this episode of Trade To…
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Chinese Gangs in U.S. Cannabis? Steve Robinson Connects the Dots
Today on Trade To Black: Steve Robinson is in the building—and he’s not holding back.Robinson is the Editor-in-Chief of The Maine Wire, an investigative news…
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Cannabis Stocks On The Rise | PA Legalization Push Gains Steam
Shadd Dales and co-host Anthony Varrell break down the weekly performance on cannabis stocks plus policy reform—starting with big news out of…
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Mitch McConnell’s Hemp Reversal What It Means for Cannabis Reform
Shadd Dales and co-host Anthony Varrell welcome back—former hedge fund manager and activist investor Marc Cohodes, and cannabis entrepreneur and policy…
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Inside MariMed’s Delaware Play—What Happens August 1?
Shadd Dales sits down with Ryan Crandall, Chief Commercial Officer at MariMed Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD), for a timely conversation on how the company is scaling…
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Rescheduling Rumors, SAFE Banking, and Trump's Cannabis Silence
Shadd Dales and co-host Anthony Varrell react to the latest wave of cannabis rescheduling rumors—and fresh comments from Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), who just…
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Is Wall Street Taming Bitcoin? Mark Yusko Reveals the Truth
Anthony Varrell sits down with Mark Yusko—CEO of Morgan Creek Digital and Independent Director at MetaPlanet, one of the most aggressive Bitcoin Treasury…
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NLCP CEO on SAFE Banking + atai Life Sciences $50m Raise Explained
Shadd Dales and co-host Anthony Varrell welcome Anthony Coniglio, CEO of NewLake Capital Partners (OTCQX: NLCP), to respond to one of the most provocative…
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The Cannabis Sector Is At A Major Crossroads
Shadd Dales and co-host Anthony Varrell are joined by two heavyweights in cannabis finance and policy to break down the most pressing issues shaping the…
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Wine & Spirits vs Congress: Why Big Alcohol Supports Hemp
Shadd Dales, Anthony Varrell and GUAP break down the growing divide inside the GOP on cannabis and hemp reform — and why it could shape the 2026 election.A new…
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Mike Tyson Talks Trump & Cannabis Rescheduling
Shadd Dales sits down with Mike Tyson for a no-filter conversation on cannabis reform, enforcement, and the business of building a global cannabis brand.🔥 Part…
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Why "Regulate Cannabis Like Alcohol" Is Catching On
Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell cover major developments in both U.S. and international cannabis markets — from Texas politics to European expansion.First, we…
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How German Cannabis Could Redefine the European Market
Shadd Dales hits the ground at Mary Jane Berlin — the largest cannabis event in Europe — where the energy is undeniable and industry momentum continues to…
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Cannabis Clarity in Texas: TCUP Grows, Hemp Ban Blocked
Anthony Varrell sits down with Michael Bronstein, President of ATACH, and Nick Mortillaro, Executive Director of HILT, to unpack two major developments from…
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Inside the Hemp Beverage Surge + Cannabis Crackdowns in CA & TX
Anthony Varrell dives into two of the most critical cannabis conversations happening right now—hemp beverages and federal enforcement crackdowns—with two…
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Hemp Disruption, State Battles: Texas Policy, NY Moves, PA Legalization & the Boies SCOTUS Play
Anthony Varrell on The Trade To Black Podcast as he sits down with Hirsh Jain, Founder of Ananda Strategy, for a powerful, insight-packed episode on the state…
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Why Cannabis is Betting on Hemp I Plus: Mike Tyson on Marijuana Rescheduling
Shadd Dales and co-host Anthony Varrell dive into a conversation that’s heating up across the country: the growing regulatory divide between hemp-derived THC…
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Why 40 States Are Cracking Down on Hemp
Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell cover the growing legal and regulatory uncertainty surrounding hemp-derived cannabinoids, including delta-8 and THCA. During a…
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Texas Veto Rumors & Cannabis Banking Latest News
Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell return from the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, where they spent two full days talking with operators…
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From Booze to Blunts: Why Cannabis is Gaining Ground Across America
Shadd Dales and market contributor Anthony Varrell break down four major stories that every serious cannabis investor should be tracking right now.We begin…
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DEA Accused of Blocking Cannabis | Germany’s Telehealth Crackdown Begins
Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell tackle two high-impact stories shaking the cannabis sector—one in the U.S., the other in Germany—with conversations you won’t…
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Canopy Growth CEO Talks Latest Earnings I PA Cannabis Reform in Focus
Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell sit down with Canopy Growth CEO Luc Mongeau to break down the company’s Q1 2025 earnings — and whether this could finally mark…
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Tariffs, Delays Debt: The Cannabis Industry's New Reality
Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell dive into one of the most immediate pressures facing the cannabis industry—tariffs on Chinese imports—with exclusive insights…
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Rubicon's Q1 Surge & Texas Hemp Crisis
Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell break down two high-impact cannabis stories this week—one from Canada, the other from Texas.First up, Rubicon Organics (TSXV…