The VAC Roundtable #90 - Guest: Aaron Smith, CEO, National Cannabis Industry Association

We’re honored to sit down with Aaron Smith, founding CEO of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), for a timely and candid conversation about where cannabis policy is headed—and the role veterans must continue to play.

Aaron shares insights from 15 years of leading national cannabis reform efforts, including:

NCIA’s work supporting veterans’ voices in D.C.,

The challenges in Congress, especially with Veterans’ Affairs and Judiciary Committees,

The future of federal rescheduling, banking access, and equity in the cannabis industry,

And how the movement can stay focused, avoid missteps, and build an inclusive path forward.

This roundtable reflects on past struggles, celebrates progress, and looks toward a future shaped by veterans, advocates, and industry leaders working together.

Originally Premiered Jul 18, 2025 by the Veterans Action Council. VAC is a PACE Network Content Provider

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