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Higher Exchanges
Higher Exchanges is the number one independent cannabis investing show. Hosted by Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia, the show features candid conversations with top CEOs, operators, and capital allocators shaping the future of cannabis. We break down complex cannabis markets into clear insights you can actually use.
Higher Exchanges is powered by Flowhub and features original intro music by Chris Otchy.
Episodes
Higher ExchangesCannabis Stocks: What Will Drive the Next Leg of Growth? with Jerry Derevyanny
Jerry Derevyanny joins Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia on Higher Exchanges to discuss what really matters for cannabis investors as we head toward 2027. We…
Higher ExchangesAuxly CEO Hugo Alves on Building Canada's #1 Cannabis Brand
How did Auxly turn Back Forty into the #1 cannabis brand in Canada while posting some of the best margins in the industry? CEO Hugo Alves joins Jesse Redmond…
Higher ExchangesGrown Rogue: A Different MSO Model with Obie Strickler & Josh Rosen
Grown Rogue CEO Obie Strickler and CSO Josh Rosen join Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia to discuss a different approach to building a multi-state cannabis…
Higher ExchangesFlorida Cannabis: Who’s Winning and What Comes Next? Starring Emily Paxhia
Emily Paxhia joins Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia to break down one of the largest and most competitive cannabis markets in the country. They discuss what’s…
Higher ExchangesCannabis 3.0: The Battle for the Next Model with Scott Grossman
Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia are joined by Scott Grossman to discuss Cannabis 3.0 and the different architectures emerging across the industry. Scott breaks…
Higher ExchangesInside the World’s Largest Cannabis ETF: How Dan Ahrens Picks Stocks
Dan Ahrens, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer at AdvisorShares, joins Higher Exchanges for a look inside the world’s largest cannabis ETF. Dan…
Higher ExchangesInside the DEA Hearings with Christian Bax
What really happened inside the DEA’s cannabis rescheduling hearings? This week, Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia are joined by Christian Bax, Senior Attorney…
Higher ExchangesCan Cannabis Grow Again? | Episode 100 with Nick Gastevich
Higher Exchanges celebrates its 100th episode with special guest Nick Gastevich to tackle one of the biggest questions facing the cannabis industry: Can…
Higher ExchangesDEA, Virginia & the Future of Cannabis
The cannabis industry may be entering a very different chapter. In this episode of Higher Exchanges, Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia break down their biggest…
Higher ExchangesCannabis Rescheduling Is Here. What Happens Next? | Hirsh Jain
Cannabis rescheduling is officially here. Now what? This week, Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia welcome back Hirsh Jain to discuss what Schedule III means for…
Higher ExchangesCannabis Lending After Schedule III with Steven Ernest of Chicago Atlantic
On this episode of Higher Exchanges, Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia sit down with Steven Ernest, Head of Originations at Chicago Atlantic, to discuss how…
Higher ExchangesIs Cannabis Finally Investable Again? Rescheduling, GTI, Vireo & C21 Deep Dive
In this Higher Exchanges deep dive, we break down the cannabis sector at a critical moment following 4/20 and renewed momentum around federal rescheduling…
Higher ExchangesFinding Alpha in Cannabis: Allocation, Debt, and What Actually Works w/ Jerry Derevyanny
Where can investors actually find value in cannabis today — and how should they be thinking about the space going forward? In this episode of Higher Exchanges…
Higher ExchangesLEEF Q4 2025 Earnings Review: Inside the Transformation with CEO Micah Anderson
On this episode of Higher Exchanges, we’re joined by Micah Anderson, CEO of LEEF Brands, to break down the company’s fourth quarter and full year 2025 results…
Higher ExchangesInside the World’s Leading Cannabis Company | Curaleaf CEO Boris Jordan on Rescheduling, Capital Markets, and Consolidation
On today’s episode of Higher Exchanges, Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia sit down with Boris Jordan, Chairman and CEO of Curaleaf, the largest cannabis company…
Higher ExchangesIs CBD Back? A Conversation with Bill Morachnick, CEO of Charlotte’s Web
On this episode of Higher Exchanges, Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia are joined by Bill Morachnick, CEO of Charlotte’s Web, to explore whether the CBD category…
Higher ExchangesFive Hard Questions Facing Cannabis Investors
In today’s episode of Higher Exchanges, Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia tackle five of the toughest questions shaping the next phase of the cannabis industry…
Higher ExchangesTerrAscend at a Turning Point: Federal Reform, Capital Strategy, and the Path Forward
On this episode of Higher Exchanges, hosts Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia are joined by Jason Wild and Ziad Ghanem of TerrAscend for a timely conversation on…
Higher ExchangesCannabis Rescheduling: A Tailwind for the Cannabis 2.0 M&A Cycle
Higher Exchanges is presented by Flowhub. Following the federal Executive Order to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, the cannabis industry may be…
Higher ExchangesCannabis Schedule III Breakdown: What It Means for Policy, Capital Markets, and Investors
This is a line-in-the-sand moment for legal cannabis. In this episode of Higher Exchanges, Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia break down the Schedule III…
Higher Exchanges2025 Cannabis Investing Review & 2026 Preview
We’re fresh back from MJBiz and breaking down everything: the people we saw, the energy on the floor, standout moments, and yes—Jesse’s run-in with the “Angry”…
Higher ExchangesWhat the Hemp Is Going On? — with Whitt Steineker
Today on Higher Exchanges, Jesse and Morgan sit down with Whitt Steineker, Partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, to break down the major regulatory…
Higher ExchangesQ3 Earnings Review with LEEF Brands CEO Micah Anderson
In this episode, we sit down with Micah Anderson, CEO of LEEF Brands (CSE: LEEF | OTCQB: LEEEF), to break down the company’s Q3 2025 financial results and…
Higher ExchangesCannabis Done Right with Jetty CEO Ron Gershoni
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we sit down with Ron Gershoni, CEO and co-founder of Jetty Extracts — one of California’s longest-standing cannabis brands…
Higher ExchangesMinnesota's New Era with Aaron Edelheit
Minnesota just launched adult-use cannabis sales — and the market could quickly become one of the most lucrative in the U.S. Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia…
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The Future of Intoxicating Hemp with Tucker Johnson
What’s really driving the rise of intoxicating hemp—and where is it headed next? In this episode, we sit down with Tucker Johnson, whose career spans CFO roles…
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Building Momentum with Aaron Miles, CIO of Verano
Join us on Higher Exchanges for an insightful conversation with Aaron Miles, Chief Investment Officer of Verano Holdings Corp., as we dive into the evolving…
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Elevating the Game with Jamie Medola
We are excited to have Jamie Mendola on the show for the first time. You know Jamie from his leadership roles at AYR, he was a board member at Glass House…
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Tier One MSO Earnings – Q2 2025 Highlights
In this episode, we kick things off with a quick market update, highlighting the recent surge in MSOS ETF momentum, institutional inflows, and what’s been…
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Know What You Own Starring Scott Grossman
This week on Higher Exchanges, we dive into the chaos and clarity surrounding cannabis reform, capital markets, and hemp regulation. Joining us is Scott…
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New York is Rising Starring Jeff Schultz
In this episode, we sit down with leading cannabis attorney Jeff Schultz, Partner at Foley Hoag, to unpack the real story on New York's adult-use market—what’s…
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Conquering the Universe with Ted Lidie, Founder of Alien Labs
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we sit down with Ted Lidie, founder of Alien Labs, to talk about building one of California’s most iconic flower…
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The Path Forward Starring Sammy J
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we sit down with Sammy J to break down what it takes to navigate the cannabis market in 2025. With low or negative growth…
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Conferences, Courts, and Cannabis Updates
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we cover: 📈 Bitcoin 2025 recap – key takeaways from the Vegas conference 🗓️ Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference preview –…
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The Unfiltered Truth with Seth Yakatan
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we sit down with Seth Yakatan, Partner at Katan Associates and Strategic Advisor to Glass House Brands. Known for his…
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The Global Playbook with Zachary George, CEO of SNDL
Zachary George joins Higher Exchanges to share the strategic vision behind SNDL’s transformation into a debt-free, cash-rich cannabis leader. We cover: 🌱…
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Where’s the Growth? Starring Hirsh Jain
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we’re joined by one of the sharpest minds in cannabis policy and strategy — Hirsh Jain of Ananda Strategy — for a…
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How to Win in Cannabis with Mitchell Osak
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, strategic advisor and industry veteran Mitchell Osak joins us to unpack what it really means to win in today’s cannabis…
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Grow Smarter: Learning from Cannabis Failures
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia dig into three pressing topics shaping the cannabis industry. 🌱 Planting Salisbury Canyon…
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Deep Dive with Colin Ferrian: Credit Markets, Pricing Trends, and the Hemp Industry
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we’re diving deep into the latest cannabis investment trends, exploring key shifts in credit markets, pricing strategies…
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Navigating the New Cannabis Landscape with Ascend’s Sam Brill
Join us as we sit down with Sam Brill, CEO of Ascend Wellness Holdings, to unpack the latest in cannabis investing and industry strategy. We cover: ✅ Ascend’s…
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The Future of the Cannabis Industry with FiSai's Erich Mauf
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we sit down with Erich Mauff, Principal at FiSai, to explore the evolving cannabis investment landscape. From his time at…
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Jason Wild & Ziad Ghanem Break Down TerrAscend’s 2024 Growth & Future Plans
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we sit down with TerrAscend Executive Chairman Jason Wild and CEO Ziad Ghanem to break down the company’s Q4 and full-year…
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Breaking Down Cannabis Earnings with CannaVestments
This week on Higher Exchanges, we’re joined by Nick Gastevich, aka CannaVestments, Vice President of V. Gastevich Investments, for an in-depth look at cannabis…
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The Road Ahead: Sammy J’s Take on Cannabis Industry Recovery
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we sit down with Sammy J, VP of Corporate Development at C21 Investments, to discuss the state of the cannabis industry…
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Can Cannabis Stocks Recover? Insights from Turning Point Brands' Scott Grossman
In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we sit down with Scott Grossman, VP of Corporate Development at Turning Point Brands, to dive deep into the state of the…
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How to Play the Cannabis Beverage Boom With Craig Lewis, Founder & CEO of Flyers Cocktail Co.
Morgan is fresh off the plane from Vegas, and we start the show by asking how Poseidon is approaching investing in cannabis beverages. We discuss…
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Four Fundamental Catalysts with LEEF Brands CEO, Micah Anderson
Jesse just joined LEEF Brands as Head of Investor Relations and Business Development. LEEF is one of the leading producers of bulk extracts in California, has…
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Signs of Recovery With Kyle Sherman, Founder and CEO of Flowhub
This week's show starts with a conversation about whether we are seeing signs of the bottom. Jesse and Morgan contrast sentiment with valuations, drawing…
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Is the MSO Model Broken Starring Jerry Derevyanny
The first show of 2025 starts with Jesse and Morgan reviewing Senorita Beverages. This is Agrify's first hemp beverage acquisition, and the guys give their…
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2025 Cannabis Investing Predictions
The boys are back for the final show of the year. This week, they discussed what they got wrong in their 2024 predictions and made fresh predictions for 2025…
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Hemp is Living the Cannabis Dream
The guys are back from traveling and eager to share lessons learned from the road. Morgan was in Boston for the Boies Schiller Flexner oral arguments and…
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Boise Schiller Flexner Case Next Steps With Jason Wild, Emily Paxhia, Erik Luna, and Weldon Angelos
This week's show focuses on the next steps with the Boise Schiller Flexner lawsuit. Oral arguments are on December 5th, and we are joined by Jason Wild, Emily…
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Adapting to Change With AYR Interim CEO Steven M. Cohen
This week's show begins with Morgan and Jesse talking about the evolution of Agrify. A once stale and forgotten business has new life with an investment from…
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Unlocking Potential With Ascend CEO Sam Brill
This week's show starts with an update on Jesse's experience at Benzinga's California Cannabis Spotlight conference in Anaheim. He explains who attended, what…
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Revisiting the Thesis With Dai Truong and Doug Kass
It's been a wild week in cannabis with elections and earnings results. We were joined this week by Dai Truong, Managing Director at Arlington Capital Partners…
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2024 Election Preview Starring Hirsh Jain
With the election just days away, we are happy to have Hirsh Jain, Founder of Ananda Strategy, join us to break down all the races. We start with the…
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The Sunshine State Starring Dan Neville and Brady Cobb
This week's show has two special guests: Dan Neville, CEO of AFC Gamma, and Brady Cobb, Founder and CEO of Sunburn. The episode begins by discussing the vibes…
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Three Benzinga Takeaways
Morgan and Jesse are back from a busy week at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. This week's show focuses on what they learned at the event…
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Who’s Better for Cannabis: Harris or Trump?
With no guests this week, Morgan and Jesse had time to catch up on several topics. The episode starts with an update on a recent X poll about moving off Spaces…