Mark talks about evidence of cannabis-related reductions in opioid use, good economic and fiscal news, and the unfortunate decision from Mastercard. Read more
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Ringing in the New Year for Cannabis
Why Mark is spending a lot of time on client maintenance and what else he is focusing on going into the new year.
Mark Peysakhovich on the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast, January 11, 2023
The Market After President Biden’s Marijuana Reform
It was huge news when the President announced his recent pardons for federal possession, and an uptick in cannabis stock followed. But what are the larger implications for the market – and what would be the result of federal legalization and “commodification” of the product? Mark shares some perspectives.
Mark Peysakhovich on the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast, October 21, 2022
The Significance of Biden’s Pardon
As President Biden announced on October 6 a blanket pardon for those federally convicted of simple marijuana possession, Chicago’s WCPT 820 reached out to Mark for his reactions. Hear what he had to say.
The message: “The president doesn’t necessarily love cannabis,” Mark observed, “But it’s encouraging to see he understands that cannabis isn’t just about drugs…“
The policy impact: “There are only a few thousand people” who have been convicted for possession at the federal level, Mark notes. “But the main issue is…”
Another Investor Update
Mark talks as an investor who recently checked on his investments, which keep looking sadder and sadder. But there is some up potential…
Mark Peysakhovich on the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast, October 7, 2022
A Cannabis Investing Update
It’s fall 2022. What is going on in the cannabis investment space? Mark takes a look at who’s attending the industry get-togethers these days and what are they looking for, as well as the effect of the current situation. Plus, a little bit of a product review.
Mark Peysakhovich on the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast, September 26, 2022
What a CEO of a Cannabis Company Should Be Paying Attention To
August is when a lot of the companies in and adjacent to the cannabis industry report their numbers. Mark talks about some measures to look at and what to expect.
Mark Peysakhovich on the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast, August 8, 2022
Governor Appoints Behavioral Health Chief
IPS leaders met with David T. Jones, the state’s Associate Secretary for Behavioral Health at the Illinois Department of Human Services, whom the Governor recently named to the newly created position of Illinois’ Chief Behavioral Health Officer. Read more
Cannabis Investing – and Celebrating
Mark talks about the cannabis holiday 4/20 and takes a look at what is going on in cannabis investing, among other topics.
Mark Peysakhovich on the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast, April 25, 2022
La Shawn K. Ford: Relationship Between Police and the Community?!
What is the relationship between Chicago police and the community?! La Shawn K. Ford gets in a real conversation to address the Chicago police department and the community on Chicago Heal with Meleika Gardner and Mark Peysakhovich.
Podcast on Chicago Heal, April 19, 2022