What actually changes for cannabis in 2026—and what’s still just wishful thinking?

Join the teams from Cultivated Media, High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast, and Cannabis Musings for This Week in Cannabis Live | 2026 Prediction Show.

From rescheduling realities and 280E implications to M&A strategy, hemp-derived beverages, and where not to start a cannabis business, this conversation cuts through the noise with grounded, operator-first insight.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why rescheduling may help strong operators—but won’t save bad businesses
• AnnaRae’s take on why “Big CPG is coming” is still mostly hype for 2026
• Whether 2026 is the year to buy cannabis assets—or stay patient
• What actually gets easier if 280E goes away (and what stays broken)
• The uncertain future of hemp-derived THC beverages and low-dose carveouts
• Which parts of the cannabis value chain to avoid entirely right now

Why Tune In?
If you’re a cannabis or hemp operator trying to separate real opportunity from recycled narratives, this episode delivers clarity. AnnaRae’s predictions aren’t about hype—they’re about timing, discipline, and surviving long enough to win.

Catch This Week in Cannabis Live on LinkedIn with Cultivated every Friday @ 9AM PT / 12PM ET.

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