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.
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Higher Exchanges
Where’s the Growth? Starring Hirsh Jain
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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 fast-moving, wide-ranging conversation on where growth is actually happening in the cannabis industry.
We cover:
🌍 Germany legalizes adult-use cannabis — and what that means for international markets
🌐 Key takeaways from ICBC and the emerging global cannabis landscape
📈 U.S. growth markets in 2025 — New York leads, with muted gains expected in Ohio, Delaware, and New Jersey
🗺️ Why Pennsylvania is strategically critical, yet stuck in reform limbo
🧊 Minnesota disappoints — no adult-use timeline and strong resistance to MSOs
🌴 Florida’s political chaos — hemp bans, DeSantis drama, and a shaky outlook
📉 Mature markets under pressure — what's driving pain in CA, MA, MI, and AZ
🏛️ A reality check on federal reform — from the Farm Bill to the noise around SAFE and 2024 election narratives
It's a sharp, honest look at the road ahead — in the U.S. and abroad.
