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Jun 2019
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Introducing On Something

COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO
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It might seem like marijuana legalization only matters if you smoke pot. But more than half of states have legalized in some form, and more are considering it every year. And each state that legalizes seems to discover that it’s not just about pot. It’s about people. Colorado Public Radio and PRX introduce On Something, a podcast about how life has changed in the aftermath of marijuana legalization. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode!

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