Haven’t heard much from him all year and then a hint of a hint of a hint that Trump might do something or not as the case may be and bang there’s a podcast appearance!
I’m noticing that a few of these “cannabis” lawyers at white shoe firms are suddenly on the PR rounds.. Berlin at Dentons is the same not much in the public sphere for the last 18+ months and now i can’t get him out of my feeds
Jeez here he is again.
Pennington’s on something called The Smerconish Podcast which describes itself thus..
Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds. The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM’s POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.
Here’s the blurb
Reclassifying Marijuana: An Unexpected Trump MoveMonday, December 15, 2025
In this episode, Michael speaks with attorney Shane Pennington, a leading expert on cannabis rescheduling, about reports that President Trump is preparing an executive order to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. Pennington explains what a reclassification would mean for consumers, the legal cannabis industry, medical research, criminal justice, and state–federal power. Michael also explores the contrasting New York Times and JAMA analysis questioning the medical benefits of cannabis—and hears from listeners whose real-world experiences tell a different story. A fast-moving, deeply informative conversation about federal drug policy, politics, and the shifting landscape of cannabis in America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
