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Plain-English cannabis industry updates — what changed, what didn’t, and why it matters.

Episode 1 • Federal Rescheduling — What Actually Changed

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What federal rescheduling did NOT change 2 min read • Federal
Why state cannabis boards still control outcomes 3 min read • States
What operators should not assume in 2026 2 min read • Operators

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Reefer Reels: Cannabis Boomer’s Top 10 cannabis culture movies for the holidays and the ultimate list of cannabis cinema across generations

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December 31, 2025

[#item_full_content] The cannabis movie genre has evolved remarkably over five decades, mirroring the cyclical cultural acceptance of cannabis itself. As drug historian and Cannabis Boomer Podcast Guest Emily Dufton documented in Grass Roots, marijuana culture has experienced dramatic swings from acceptance to demonization and back again. These ten films capture that journey, offering sophisticated viewers far Reefer Reels: Cannabis Boomer's Top 10 cannabis culture movies for the holidays and the ultimate list of cannabis cinema across generations Read More

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