Josh Kesselman, RAW(R) Founder, Announces Javier Hasse's Appointment As High Times Editor-In-Chief

(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 13, 2025) - Josh Kesselman, the innovator behind RAW® rolling papers, has announced the appointment of award-winning journalist Javier Hasse as the new Editor-in-Chief for High Times Magazine. The appointment of Hasse as Editor-in-Chief reflects High Times' commitment to fearless journalism and cultural leadership. A seasoned reporter and author with more than a decade of experience covering cannabis and psychedelics, Hasse has contributed to numerous national publications and, in 2024, was named Emjays International Cannabis Awards Journalist of the Year.

Josh Kesselman announced the appointment of Javier Hasse as the new Editor-in-Chief for High Times magazine.

"This isn't about profits; it's about giving back to the community that raised me and cutting through the controversy to share the truth about this plant. Together we will expand human consciousness, and Javier Hasse is the perfect person to carry this legacy forward," Kesselman stated.

"High Times helped build this culture. My promise is radical honesty: rigorous reporting, global perspectives, and zero tolerance for spin," Hasse said. "We'll celebrate the wins, confront the harms, and make room for voices the headlines miss."

Javier Hasse was named Emjays International Cannabis Awards Journalist of the Year in 2024.

When Kesselman acquired High Times and all its related assets in 2025, he vowed to usher the magazine into a new era. The appointment of Hasse demonstrates a keen understanding of what the cannabis community is looking for in their journalism: honesty, creativity, and the courage to address controversy directly.

Founded in 1974, High Times is the world's leading voice in cannabis culture, psychedelics, advocacy and industry insight. As a true legacy publication and counterculture icon, High Times is rooted in providing platforms for information, inspiration and community in the evolving cannabis and psychedelics landscape.

The limited-run 50th Anniversary Issue is available (only while supplies last), online, at select retailers, dispensaries and via subscription at hightimes.

About Javier Hasse

Javier Hasse is a seasoned reporter and author with over a decade of experience focusing on cannabis, hemp, CBD and psychedelics. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of High Times Magazin and CEO of the Spanish-language news site El Planteo, which he co-founded. He is also Co-Founder of IgniteIt Inc., a new media and events company built by the team behind Benzinga Cannabis, and a Senior Contributor at Forbes.

He previously served as Managing Director of Cannabis at Benzinga. His work has appeared in major outlets like CNN, Rolling Stone, MarketWatch, Playboy, Chicago Tribune, CNBC, Yahoo Finance and Entrepreneur Magazine.

In December 2024, Javier was honored with the prestigious Cannabis Journalist of the Year award at the Emjays International Cannabis Awards, recognizing his significant contributions to the industry. Named among the High Times 100 most influential people in cannabis, he has appeared on numerous other notable lists and earned multiple accolades for his impactful reporting.

A Billboard-charting rapper and author of two books about cannabis entrepreneurism and cannabinoids, Javier is a passionate advocate for the cannabis and psychedelics industries. He lives in Argentina.

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