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
98 episodes
Cannabis 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 cannabis lending and private credit markets are evolving heading into a potential Schedul...
Is 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.Jesse Redmond is joined by Morgan Paxhia and Sammy J to focus on what’s a...
Finding 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, Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia are joined by Jerry Derevyanny, Partner at Ben...
LEEF 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 and what they signal about the next phase of growth.We cover LEEF’s e...
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Inside 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 in the world.We discuss what may be the most important policy and capital mark...
Is 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 is entering a true restart or simply experiencing another policy-driven mom...
Five 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.Will Schedule III trigger a lasting cannabis bull market?Will fed...
TerrAscend 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 where cannabis investing goes next.As federal reform approaches and c...
Cannabis 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 entering the early stages of a new M&A cycle.In this episode o...
Cannabis 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 announcement alongside policy expert Hirsh Jain and capital markets veteran Scott Gros...
2025 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” hot chicken.Each of us shares the surprises that caught our attention this ye...
What 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 shifts impacting hemp, cannabis, and the broader U.S. market.<...
Q3 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 what’s driving its turnaround story.LEEF delivered a standout quarter with revenue...
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Cannabis 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 — to explore what it takes to build, protect, and scale a cannabis brand in...
Minnesota'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 sit down with Aaron Edelheit, CEO of Mindset Capital, to unpack why Minnesota’s cannabi...
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 at Lil Wayne’s cannabis company and the Emerald Cup, Head of Finance &a...
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 landscape of the cannabis industry. With over 20 years of financial expertise,...
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 Brands, and before cannabis, he was an accomplished investor in the hedge-fund worl...
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 driving cannabis stocks higher since late June.We then dive into AYR Wel...
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 Grossman of Turning Point Brands for a timely roundtable on what’s real, what’s no...
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 working, what’s broken, and where the industry goes from here.We cover: ...
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 brands—and what it takes to scale that success across markets.We...
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, tightening margins, and shifting consumer behavior, the landscape is forcin...
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 – what to expect and wh...
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 candid insights and strong voice on LinkedIn, Seth joins us to unpack the hard truths, ov...