The Circular Firing Squad - Kevin McKernan @medicinal.genomics

Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Tags: Cannabis Testing, Hemp Derived, Microbial Contamination, Compliance Testing, Cannabinoids, Cannabis Testing Lab

Fighting Over Failures While the Industry Shifts to Hemp

Evaluation of THCA "Hemp" Products purchased online for microbial contamination, cannabinoids, heavy metal testing, and pesticides.

Kevin McKernan presents "The Circular Firing Squad" at CannMed 2025.

0:00 Opening Remarks & Session Overview
1:15 Hemp vs. Marijuana: Dual Market Challenges
4:10 Federal vs. State Cannabis Regulation Gaps
6:10 Public Health Risks & Cannabis Safety
9:15 Industry Conflicts and Market Competition
12:05 Cannabis Research, Sequencing & Microbiome Insights
15:10 Innovation and Emerging Trends in Cannabis Science
18:45 Oversight, Enforcement & Industry Responsibility
22:30 Testing Standards and Data-Driven Cannabis Safety
26:15 Policy Outlook & Federal Legalization Debate
28:45 Future of Cannabis Regulation and Industry Growth
32:00 Audience Q&A Session

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