# 4/20 Fortune: Critics Say High-Stakes Holiday Losing Its Edge?

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Podcast: [Blunt Business](https://stenobird.com/podcast/blunt-business-326858)
Published: 2026-04-15T05:21:49+00:00
Episode link: https://cannabisradio.com/audio/7919
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