Rebecca Basinski offers an inside look at what it takes to keep a U.S. vaping business operating amid unclear federal rules, conflicting state restrictions and pressure on the companies it relies upon. As Mi-Pod’s vice president of finance and accounting, with responsibility for compliance, she deals directly with the financial and operational consequences of that uncertainty.
From a crisis that nearly bankrupted the company to legal battles over the products it sells, Basinski describes the challenges facing a business determined to serve adult consumers. She explains why clear rules matter to the people building the industry and why she believes it has a future worth fighting for.
Watch RegWatch Special Coverage “Inside U.S. Vaping.”
On location at Mi-Pod Wholesale in Phoenix, Arizona.
Part 1 of 3 — NO CLEAR RULES | Mi-Pod’s Finance Chief on Uncertainty Facing U.S. Vaping
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Released: October 28, 2026
Produced by: Brent Stafford
This episode is supported by DEMAND VAPE.
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