The cannabis industry wants the moon on a stick.
It wants regulation fixed, access opened, politicians educated, crises handled and reputations protected. It wants trade bodies to do the work, take the risk, absorb the flak and keep showing up.
What it does not always want to do is pay for it.
In this episode, Sian Phillips delivers a blunt, long-overdue rant about entitlement, complacency and the dangerous fantasy that representation happens by magic. From unpaid meetings and self-funded lobbying trips to companies promising to join and then vanishing at invoice stage, this is a hard look at why parts of the industry are quietly sabotaging themselves.
If you have ever complained about a lack of progress while sitting on the sidelines, this one is for you.
Uncomfortable listening for some. Necessary listening for everyone else.
The Never-Ending Carousel of Cannabis Nonsense is written and produced by Sian Phillips.
Music by PlayDays2021, licensed royalty-free via Adobe.
All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests, and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations.
This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, regulatory, legal, or financial advice.
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