Hemp Legally Speaking
Business & Economics Podcasts
With hemp being legalized only recently, legal and regulatory regimes concerning the crop and its products such as CBD are continually evolving. Jonathan Miller, who helped craft much of federal and state hemp laws in his role as General Counsel of the US Hemp Roundtable, hosts a biweekly podcast in which he engages in 15-20 minute discussions of cutting-edge legal issues facing the industry. Jonathan speaks on each program with subject matter experts from Frost Brown Todd’s nationally leading hemp practice group and other hemp industry experts. Recognized as one of the leading podcasts in the field, Hemp Legally Speaking was ranked: #2 on the Top 20 Cannabidiol (CBD) Podcasts on the Web #3 on the Top 15 Industrial Hemp Podcasts #47 on the Top 80 Business Law Podcasts If you have questions or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com. This podcast was created for general informational purposes only as of the time of its creation and does not constitute legal advice, the formation of an attorney client relationship, or a solicitation to provide legal services. The laws governing legal advertising in some states require the following statements in any publication of this kind: "THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT."
Location:
United States
Description:
With hemp being legalized only recently, legal and regulatory regimes concerning the crop and its products such as CBD are continually evolving. Jonathan Miller, who helped craft much of federal and state hemp laws in his role as General Counsel of the US Hemp Roundtable, hosts a biweekly podcast in which he engages in 15-20 minute discussions of cutting-edge legal issues facing the industry. Jonathan speaks on each program with subject matter experts from Frost Brown Todd’s nationally leading hemp practice group and other hemp industry experts. Recognized as one of the leading podcasts in the field, Hemp Legally Speaking was ranked: #2 on the Top 20 Cannabidiol (CBD) Podcasts on the Web #3 on the Top 15 Industrial Hemp Podcasts #47 on the Top 80 Business Law Podcasts If you have questions or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com. This podcast was created for general informational purposes only as of the time of its creation and does not constitute legal advice, the formation of an attorney client relationship, or a solicitation to provide legal services. The laws governing legal advertising in some states require the following statements in any publication of this kind: "THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT."
Language:
English
Website:
https://hemplegallyspeaking.com/
Episodes
Justin Swanson and Federal Efforts to Ban Hemp
6/16/2025
Jonathan Miller interviews Justin Swanson, President of the Midwest Hemp Council, about legislation being considered by the House Appropriations Committee that could ban most consumable hemp products. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:15:52
Frank Santos and What's Next for Hemp in Texas
6/2/2025
Jonathan Miller interviews Austin, Texas lobbyist Frank Santos, about the ever-changing state of play for hemp policy in Texas. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:16:56
Anthony Newby and Justice in Cannabis and Hemp
5/19/2025
Jonathan Miller interviews Anthony Newby, CEO of Cultivated CBD, about issues of justice and equality in the hemp and cannabis industries. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:22:33
Brandon Pollock and the Transition from Marijuana to Hemp
5/5/2025
Jonathan Miller interviews Brandon Pollock, CEO of Theory Wellness, about how more marijuana companies are getting into the business of hemp. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:14:06
Chris Fontes and the US Hemp Authority Adult Certification Program
4/21/2025
Jonathan Miller interviews Chris Fontes, President of the US Hemp Authority about that organization's ongoing adult product certification program. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:15:29
Clifford Starke and Investing in the Hemp Industry
4/14/2025
Jonathan Miller interviews Clifford Starke, Chair of Hampstead Private Capital and CEO of Flora Growth, about the economic climate for investing in the hemp and cannabis industries. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:16:31
U.S. Hemp Roundtable President Jena Murray and the Future of Hemp Policy
3/31/2025
Jonathan Miller interviews Jena Murray, the newly elected President of the US Hemp Roundtable, about policy challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. hemp industry. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:16:27
Craig Katz and Hemp Policy in Illinois & Missouri
3/17/2025
Jonathan Miller interviews Craig Katz, Government Relations Manager of CBD Kratom, about policy challenges and opportunities facing the hemp industry in Illinois and Missouri. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:17:24
Scott Selix and Hemp Policy in the Upper Midwest
2/17/2025
Jonathan Miller interviews Scott Selix, Founder and General Counsel of Climbing Kites, about policy challenges and opportunities facing the hemp beverage industry in the upper Midwest. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:13:31
Jonathan Black, Cheech & Chong, and California Dreaming
2/3/2025
Jonathan Miller interviews Jonathan Black, CEO of Cheech & Chong's, about efforts in California to restore the sale of hemp products at retail. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:19:50
Art Massolo and the Policy Future for Hemp Beverages
11/18/2024
Jonathan Miller interviews Art Massolo, Vice President for Business Develop of Cycling Frog, about policy challenges and opportunities facing the hemp beverage industry. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:19:26
Aaron Nosbisch and the Rise of Hemp Beverages
10/28/2024
Jonathan Miller interviews Aaron Nosbisch, the CEO of Brez, about the exciting new category of hemp beverages, the challenges and the opportunities. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:19:43
Boone Cutler and the Fight for Access by Veterans for Hemp Products
10/14/2024
Jonathan Miller interviews Boone Cutler, the chairman of Spartan Sword, a veterans’ advocacy organization, about continuing battles our nation’s veterans face in ensuring access to hemp and CBD products for health and wellness purposes. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:18:52
Gillian Schauer, Jessice Burgess and an Outlook on Hemp from State Regulators
8/19/2024
Jonathan Miller interviews Gillian Schauer, Executive Director of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA), and Jessica Burgess, Deputy General Counsel of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, about hemp policy from the purview of state regulators. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:25:16
Robert Hoban and the "War" Between Hemp and Marijuana
8/5/2024
Jonathan Miller interviews Robert Hoban, a leading national attorney in the hemp and cannabis space, about the brewing policy conflict emerging between the hemp industry and its cousins in the cannabis industry. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:16:22
Rod Kight and Regulation of Adult Cannabinoids
7/22/2024
Jonathan Miller interviews Rod Kight, one of the nation's leading hemp attorneys, on the optimal path forward for the regulation of adult hemp cannabinoid products. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:19:06
Chris Fontes and the US Hemp Authority Adult Certification Program
7/8/2024
Jonathan Miller interviews Chris Fontes, President of the US Hemp Authority about that organization's upcoming adult product certification program. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:18:20
Nolan Jackson and New Hemp Laws & Regulations in the States
5/20/2024
Jonathan Miller interviews Nolan Jackson, partner at Frost Brown Todd and regulatory counsel to the US Hemp Roundtable, about major legislative and regulatory changes being made at the state level during 2024. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:18:37
Bill Bookout and a New Study on Hemp for Pets
4/8/2024
Jonathan Miller interviews Bill Bookout, President of the National Animal Supplements Council, about an exciting new study on the impact of hemp and CBD on household pets. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:17:46
Former DEA Administrator Uttam Dhillon and Law Enforcement Views of Hemp and Cannabis
3/11/2024
Jonathan Miller interviews Uttam Dhillon, the former Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration and current partner at Frost Brown Todd, about federal law enforcement views of hemp and cannabis, and the potential rescheduling and descheduling of cannabis. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
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Duration:00:21:02