2025-04-18
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more: 🔗 https://bit.ly/highfunctioningpod What does leadership look like in one of the most heavily regulated industries in the country? Travis Ahern, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, joins us to talk about the future of cannabis policy—and what it takes to guide an industry through reform. In this episode, we explore how Travis is approaching some of the most pressing challenges in Massachusetts: HCA pricing, social consumption delays, testing lab regulations, and public safety. From the role of ITLs to yeast and mold recall standards, Travis breaks it all down with clarity and purpose. If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of cannabis regulation, this episode pulls back the curtain. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: ✅ The CCC’s evolving responsibilities ✅ HCA reform and policy enforcement ✅ What’s next for social consumption ✅ Testing labs, ITLs, and safety ✅ CCC staffing, accountability, and transparency 💡 This is essential listening for cannabis operators, advocates, and policy followers alike. 🚨 Disclaimer: This episode discusses adult-use cannabis regulation. Intended for audiences 21+. Please consume responsibly and follow your local laws.