Washington Welcomes Recreational Marijuana Sales
This November will mark two years since Washington voters legalized recreational marijuana. And today, marijuana dispensaries are finally open across the state.The first licenses were issued yesterday,...
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Pot legalization movement seeks first foothold in Northeast
Medical marijuana plants are pictured as they dry in the Los Angeles area. Photo by Mario Anzuoni/ReutersBOSTON — Having proven they can win in the West, advocates for recreational marijuana hope the...
View ArticleBrian Lehrer Weekend: Science March, American Spirit, The Weeds of Pot Policy
In case you missed them, hear three of our favorite segments from the week:March for Science (First) | Smells Like American Spirit (Starts at 21:41) | The Weeds of Pot Policy (Starts at 50:35)The Brian...
View ArticleMarijuana Arrests Decline in the City, But Racial Disparities Remain High
Despite a decline in marijuana arrests since Mayor Bill de Blasio took office in 2014, Blacks and Latinos continue to make up a disproportionate number of those arrested for marijuana possession,...
View ArticleReefer, Managed: Cannabis as Medicine
Dr. Chinazo Cunningham, physician, researcher and professor of medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, talks about what doctors know about medical cannabis and how the industry works to...
View ArticleReefer, Managed: Legalize or Decriminalize?
In the third and final week of our "Reefer, Managed" series, we ask listeners to reflect, especially on the issue of whether they're more for full legalization versus decriminalization. @BrianLehrer I...
View Article#Ask the Mayor; Tom Steyer; Rep Nadler subpoenas DOJ; The Future of Cannabis;...
Coming up on today's show:Bill de Blasio, New York City Mayor, takes calls from listeners and discusses this week in NYC.In light of the release of the Mueller report (with redactions), Tom Steyer,...
View ArticleReefer, Managed: The Future of Cannabis
Amanda Chicago Lewis, columnist at Rolling Stone, talks about what industry leaders and experts think will be the future of cannabis legalization in the country. Plus, Karen Rouse, WNYC New Jersey...
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