Recreational pot has earned the state of Colorado $53 million dollars in tax revenue. All on a drug that, according to federal law is still illegal. How does a marijuana business navigate all the uncertainty?
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Sep 2018
139: Release Day [Rebroadcast] & Special Announcement
It's official, and it's one more amazing step into the future at Life of the Law: we have a new Executive Director. Six years after Nancy Mullane, Tom Hilbink and Shannon Heffernan launched the first episode of Life of the Law, with stories about jury nullification and jailhouse ... Show More
19m 8s
Nov 2021
After Hours: When Pot is Legal, But Not
As more states legalize marijuana, it's creating more conflict with the feds who still say pot is illegal. Yet, the IRS is more than happy to collect millions of dollars in pot profits. Subscribe to my two podcasts: “The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast” and “Full Measure After Hours.” L ... Show More
20m 7s
Jun 2024
After Hours: When Pot is Legal, But Not (From the Archives)
As more states legalize marijuana, it's creating more conflict with the feds who still say pot is illegal. Yet, the IRS is more than happy to collect millions of dollars in pot profits. Subscribe to my two podcasts: “The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast” and “Full Measure After Hours.” L ... Show More
19m 51s
Sep 2022
The Road to Legalizing Cannabis at the Federal Level - Beyond the Scenes
The cannabis industry brings in billions of dollars in legal revenue, with Big Cannabis companies leading the charge. However, cannabis offenders remain incarcerated and federal restrictions prevent them from legally benefitting from this thriving industry. BOWL PAC founder, Just ... Show More
56m 39s
Dec 2022
The Road to Legalizing Cannabis at the Federal Level - Beyond the Scenes
The cannabis industry brings in billions of dollars in legal revenue, with Big Cannabis companies leading the charge. However, cannabis offenders remain incarcerated and federal restrictions prevent them from legally benefitting from this thriving industry. BOWL PAC founder, Just ... Show More
56m 55s
Aug 2022
The Road to Legalizing Cannabis at the Federal Level
The cannabis industry brings in billions of dollars in legal revenue, with Big Cannabis companies leading the charge. However, cannabis offenders remain incarcerated and federal restrictions prevent them from legally benefitting from this thriving industry. BOWL PAC founder, Just ... Show More
50m 40s
Apr 2017
What Happens When You Legalise Cannabis?
In 2014 marijuana was legalised for recreational use in Colorado and Washington states in the US. Oregon, Alaska, California, Nevada and Massachusetts have all followed. These votes were the result of fierce campaigns. Activists argued that changing the law would eliminate the bl ... Show More
23m 25s
Oct 2022
Legal weed’s half-baked promise
Pro-pot Californians said legalizing marijuana would end the state’s black market for reefer. Instead, says LA Times investigative reporter Paige St. John, the illegal market is bigger than ever.
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26m 6s