In this episode, Kyle and Melissa interview the first government ganjier, Joe Audette, who’s certified position is the legal cannabis equivalent of a sommelier. Audette is also Alcohol Retail Operations Manager for the City of Elk River, which is a control jurisdiction in Minnesota. He bridges the gap between legal alcohol and cannabis, representing the future of the THC industry. Tune in to hear his unique, insightful thoughts on the current state of legal cannabis! (We also hear briefly from Starr Sorheim, City of Elk River Senior Communications Coordinator).
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