Episode Details

In the latest episode of the Trade to Black podcast presented by Flowhub, hosts Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell break down more headlines in what is proving to be a busy week on the business side of the cannabis industry.First up, Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) continues their hot week with yet another announcement that includes a C$65.2 million BAT private placement investment from British American Tobacco’s subsidiary, directly tied to its strategic acquisition of Germany’s Sanity Group — a major move signaling accelerated international expansion in the global cannabis market.Next, Massachusetts celebrated a historic milestone, surpassing $10 billion in total legal marijuana sales since adult-use legalization passed in 2016. With $1.65 billion in 2025 recreational sales alone, the state’s Cannabis Control Commission executive director predicts consumption lounges will bolster the industry in 2026. Curaleaf (TSX: CURA) announced the closing of a landmark $500 million private placement of 11.5% senior secured notes due 2029 — the largest bond offering in the cannabis sector — unlocking fresh capital for global growth initiatives.Meanwhile, Arizona senators advance bills that would criminalize “excessive” marijuana smoke and odor as a nuisance crime, even on private property, raising fresh regulatory concerns just years after 2020 adult-use legalization.Finally, Margaret Brodie, CEO of Rubicon Organics (TSXV: ROMJ) will joins us to share the companies first completed harvest at their new Cascadia facility, adding an estimated 4,500 kilograms of premium cannabis capacity and boosting total production by about 40%.Like, subscribe, hit the bell, and comment your thoughts below. Presented by Flowhub.Want to see more Cannabis Reform videos?🎬    • Pennsylvania Legalization Gains Real Momen...  🎬    • New Farm Bill Draft Targets Intoxicating H...  🎬    • Did Bondi’s Hearing Put Cannabis Reschedul...  🎬    • Was Trump Really “Poorly Advised” on Canna...  Want to stay updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto?Subscribe to our Daily Baked newsletter:https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us on social media and podcast platforms:✅ Facebook:   / thedalesreport  ✅ Twitter:   / thedalesreport  ✅ Instagram: