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Delta-8 THC and CBD products are now more popular than ever, even the widely-read publisher LA Weekly is calling it a “smooth and legal high”. Whether you choose delta 8 products because you want to get “high” or you prefer CBD because of its medicinal effects, the fact is Delta-8 products work. In fact, hundreds […] The post How to Find the Best Delta-8 THC Products appeared first on The Weed Blog . * This article was originally published here

Audio is not supported in your browser Matt is joined by deputy editor of New York magazine and author David Wallace-Wells to talk about the new evidence for the so-called "Lab-Leak hypothesis," and about the possible origins of Covid-19. Wallace-Wells introduces the new research done by Jesse D. Bloom on possible missing tranches of genetic sequencing data from Chinese servers, and the discussion turns to what we know, don't know, can't know, and might know about the origins of Covid . . . and where that leaves us for the next pandemic. Resources: "Understanding the Origins of SARS-CoV-2" (June 14; Fred Hutch News Service) "Recovery of deleted deep sequencing data sheds more light on the early Wuhan SARS-CoV-2 pandemic" by Jesse D. Bloom (June 22) "Scientist Opens Up About His Early Email to Fauci on Virus Origins" by James Gorman and Carl Zimmer (June 14, New York Times) "The Lab-Leak Hypothesis" by Nicholson Baker (Jan....

Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis signed legislation recently, increasing the amount of marijuana allowed to be on a person by twice the established amount.  How Does This Marijuana Law Change Things? This new bill brings greater freedom to adult marijuana consumers by giving that same person the ability to possess up to two ounces of […] The post Governor Of Colorado Signed Legislation To Double Marijuana Possession Limits appeared first on The Weed Blog . * This article was originally published here

Last year’s devastating wildfires put a dent in the world of cannabis cultivators. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like this year will be any different for them.  The Effects of Wildfires on Recreational and Medical Marijuana Wildfires affect millions of acres of land, deal heavy blows to certain wildlife populations, and drastically affect the cannabis industry. […] The post Wildfire Season Could Create More Problems For Cannabis Cultivators This Year appeared first on The Weed Blog . * This article was originally published here

In an attempt to address the shortcomings of the 2019 Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, new legislation seeking to boost minority ownership in Illinois’ billion-dollar marijuana industry has been approved by the state’s House.  Proposal Calls for 100+ New Marijuana Licenses, Focuses on Social Equity Applicants When Illinois’ historic Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act passed […] The post Illinois House Passes Social Equity Bill Aimed at Increasing Diversity in Cannabis Industry appeared first on The Weed Blog . * This article was originally published here

As America moves rapidly towards the end of federal cannabis prohibition, last month’s re-introduction of the MORE Act offers an approach to legalization that prioritizes social, racial, and economic justice.  It’s a welcomed start that needs adjustment to achieve true equity, and a recently released report helmed by Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC) vice […] The post Plan Released to Ensure Minority-Owned Companies Aren’t Shut Out of Interstate Cannabis Trade appeared first on The Weed Blog . * This article was originally published here

Audio is not supported in your browser Matt is joined by Faiz Shakir, a top adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders and the former manager of his 2020 presidential campaign, to talk about adopting a working class lens for crafting progressive policy, cultivating an ethic of solidarity, and about the organization he founded, More Perfect Union, which aims to craft media that centers working people. Faiz also gets Matt to go on the record about how his own feelings on Bernie have evolved, from the 2016 campaign to now. Resources: Mission Statement , More Perfect Union Guest: Faiz Shakir ( @fshakir ), Adviser, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Founder, More Perfect Union Host: Matt Yglesias ( @mattyglesias ), Slowboring.com Credits: Erikk Geannikis, Editor and Producer Bernie Sanders, Would have won As the Biden administration gears up, we'll help you understand this unprecedented burst of policymaking. Sign up for The Weeds newsletter each Friday: vox.com/weeds-newsletter . The Weeds is a Vox Media ...

Audio is not supported in your browser Matt and Dara are joined by Vox's German Lopez to talk through some of the lessons we seem not to have learned from the way the Covid pandemic unfolded — or, is still unfolding. Our hosts discuss the abandonment of the Obama-era pandemic playbook, the politicized messaging and idiosyncratic inattention of former President Trump, and what it would mean to develop a truly harm-reducing strategy for the America we actually have. Plus, some research is discussed that evaluates the relationship between access to treatment facilities and morbidity due to substance abuse. Resources: "America still needs to learn from its biggest pandemic failure" by German Lopez (June 4; Vox) "The US doesn't just need to flatten the curve. It needs to 'raise the line'" by Eliza Barclay, Dylan Scott, and Christina Animashaun (Apr. 7, 2020; Vox) "The fundamental question of the pandemic is shifting" by Ed Yong (June 9; The...

Audio is not supported in your browser It's an all white paper episode, folks. Vox climate reporter Umair Irfan joins Matt and Dara to take on three research papers all concerning climate change: first, on the social costs of carbon; then on the disparate effects of temperature rise on a diverse array of geographic regions; finally, on global migration due to climate change. Be sure to check out the bonus content on the short-form version of The Weeds that comes out Wednesday mornings as part of Vox Quick Hits. Subscribe to Vox Quick Hits wherever you get your podcasts. Resources: White Paper #1: "Revisiting the cost of social carbon" by William D. Nordhaus, PNAS 114 (7) 1518-1528; Feb. 2017. See also Umair's article on this paper: "Climate change is a global injustice. A new study shows why" by Umair Irfan, Vox (Sep. 26, 2018) White Paper #2: "The Economic Geography of Global Warming" by Jose Luis Cruz Alvarez & Esteban Rossi-Hansberg, ...

Audio is not supported in your browser Matt is joined by author and podcast host Julia Galef to talk about her new book The Scout Mindset . They talk about the difference between epistemic and social confidence, the role of uncertainty in thinking critically, and — most of all — about fighting with people on the internet. Resources: The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't by Julia Galef (Apr. 2021) Guest: Julia Galef ( @juliagalef ), Author, host of the Rationally Speaking podcast Host: Matt Yglesias ( @mattyglesias ), Slowboring.com Credits: Erikk Geannikis, Editor and Producer As the Biden administration gears up, we'll help you understand this unprecedented burst of policymaking. Sign up for The Weeds newsletter each Friday: vox.com/weeds-newsletter . The Weeds is a Vox Media Podcast Network production. Want to support The Weeds? Please consider making a contribution to Vox:  bit.ly/givepodcasts About Vox Vox is a news network that helps yo...

The implementation of the medical marijuana program in Mississippi has gone rather awry, and citizens are angry and ready to be vocal about the whole mess. Protests were taking place this past Tuesday outside state buildings, demanding the governor call for a special session to reverse a decision made by the state Supreme Court regarding […] The post Protesters Rally For Mississippi’s Overturned Medical Marijuana Proposal appeared first on The Weed Blog . * This article was originally published here

There are activists, and then there are people who make it their life long mission to better humanity.  Khadijah Tribble is both, and has been leading the way in cannabis social equity for years.  She is a highly respected expert on equity and inclusion in the cannabis industry, and has advised cannabis investors, government regulators, […] The post Rooted in Good and Poised for Activism: How Khadijah Tribble’s Thought Leadership is Helping Shape the Cannabis Industry appeared first on The Weed Blog . * This article was originally published here

Audio is not supported in your browser Matt and Dara are joined by Vox's Dylan Scott to talk about his new Pandemic Playbook project from Vox, exploring how six nations coped with the Covid-19 pandemic, and evaluating what we can all learn from their experiences to help us with the next pandemic. In this episode, Dylan talks with Matt and Dara about how South Korea's response to Covid-19 was shaped in many ways by the 2015 MERS outbreak, and about how the South Korean people's relationship to their government contrasts with the situation in the U.S. Then, some research is analyzed that aims to evaluate a correlation between female representation in the venture capital industry with news coverage of a high-profile trial. Resources: "The Pandemic Playbook: Vox explores the successes — and setbacks — in six nations as they fought Covid-19" by Dylan Scott, Vox (Apr. 19, 2021) "South Korea's Covid-19 success story started with failure" by Dylan Scott ...

Audio is not supported in your browser Matt is joined by professor and transit researcher Eric Goldwyn to talk about why transit projects in the U.S. often fail. They discuss several high-profile cases, including the Second Avenue subway line in New York, the Green Line Extension in Boston, and the DC Streetcar. Why do cities spearhead redundant transit lines on top of existing rights-of-way? Why do cities in other countries spend so much less per mile on transit than American cities do? And, how can the political opposition to mass transit be met, to build the more accessible and environmentally-conscious transit infrastructure of the future? Resources: The Transit Costs Project "The Boston Case: The Story of the Green Line Extension" by Eric Goldwyn, Alon Levy, and Elif Ensari (Dec. 9, 2020) "Costly Lessons from the Second Avenue Subway" by Eric Goldwyn, New York Review of Books (Sep. 22, 2020) Guest: Eric Goldwyn ( @ericgoldwyn ), Program Director at the Marr...

Audio is not supported in your browser Matt and Dara are joined by Vox's Dylan Scott to learn about aducanumab, the new drug that was recently approved by the FDA for treating Alzheimer's disease despite a lack of evidence of its effectiveness, possibly serious side effects, and a jaw-droppingly high price tag. Matt, Dara, and Dylan discuss the situation in light of lessons learned, or not quite learned, from the global pandemic. Then, some research is discussed that evaluates the effects of work requirements on supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) participation and the workforce. Resources: "The new Alzheimer's drug that could break Medicare" by Dylan Scott (June 10; Vox) "FDA's Decision to Approve New Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease" by Dr. Patrizia Cavazzoni, Director, FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (June 7) "The maddening saga of how an Alzheimer's 'cabal' thwarted progress toward a cure for dec...

The legality of CBD can be pretty confusing, so if this is what’s stopping you from trying CBD, then know that CBD is perfectly legal in New York. It’s okay to possess and use CBD oil in New York even without a doctor’s recommendation, provided that its CBD came from industrial hemp with less than 0.3% THC. CBD sourced from marijuana is also legal in New York, but you’ll need to present a valid medical marijuana card before you can purchase such products. We’ll walk you through New York’s CBD laws to help you better understand them. We’ll also provide tips on buying CBD oil in New York, where to find them, and what the best brands are. Best CBD Oils in New York Royal CBD Oil — Editor’s Choice in CBD Oil Gold Bee CBD Oil – Leading Vegan CBD Oil Hemp Bomb THC-Free Pure CBD Oil — Top Pure CBD Oil 1. Royal CBD Oil — Editor’s Choice in CBD Oil Rating: 5 For full-spectrum CBD oil, you’ll never go wrong with Royal CBD. This company is famous for its line of full-spectrum CBD oil...

Audio is not supported in your browser Matt and Dara are joined by Vox's Emily Stewart to talk about the state of the economy right now. They take on the jobs numbers, some of the markets that were hit with unforeseen interruptions and shortages, and get pretty philosophical amidst a detailed discussion about the supply chain for chicken wings. Then, some research is discussed that suggests that maybe your tweets really do matter... or, at least when you tweet through U.S. elections where Donald Trump is on the ballot. Resources: "May's solidly meh jobs report" by Emily Stewart (June 4, Vox) "Lumber mania is sweeping North America" by Emily Stewart (May 3, Vox) White paper : "The Effect of Social Media on Elections: Evidence from the United States" by Thomas Fujiwara, Karsten Müller, and Carlo Schwarz (October 27, 2020) Hosts: Matt Yglesias ( @mattyglesias ), Slowboring.com Dara Lind ( @DLind ), Immigration Reporter, ProPublica Emily Stewart ( ...

Audio is not supported in your browser Matt is joined by Emily Hamilton of the Mercatus Center to talk about the way that zoning and land use policy affects property value, housing availability, and affordability. They discuss some example statutes from those laboratories of democracy, the several states, tackle the most divisive issue in all of housing Twitter, and Matt just lets totally loose about how he's not allowed to replace his home's windows. Resources: H.R. 4307, the Build More Housing Near Transit Act 2006 Arizona Proposition 207 Kelo v. New London (545 US 269, 2005) "How policymakers can improve housing affordability" by James Pethokoukis and Emily Hamilton (May 4, American Enterprise Institute) Guest: Emily Hamilton ( @ebwhamilton ), Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Urbanity Project, Mercatus Center at George Mason University Host: Matt Yglesias ( @mattyglesias ), Slowboring.com Credits: Erikk Geannikis, Editor and Producer As the Biden admi...

Most of us are old enough to remember the days when – if you wanted to get high – you had to “know a guy.” Or, at the very least, you had to “know a guy who knows a guy.” Things have certainly changed since then. It’s not only statistics that show more than half of all Americans have tried pot and that about 55 million adults – nearly one out of four – currently use it ( 1 ). It’s not just the fact that 59% of American adults think weed should be legal for both recreational and medicinal use, and 91% believe it should be available to patients ( 2 ). The three dozen states where medical marijuana is now legal, and the 15 where it’s been legalized for recreational purposes? It’s more than that, too ( 3 ). We’re talking about the proliferation of dispensaries and weed delivery services across America. We’re also talking about the ability to buy CBD online or in nearly every strip mall; we all know that as soon as the market evolves further, those CBD vendors will be ready to stock ...

So you’ve finished work, and you’re really, really thirsty. You walk into a nearby bar and ask if they have any imported beer. “Sure,” the bartender says. “We have Heineken and Dos Equis.” A Heineken sounds like it would really hit the spot. “Great,” you say. “Let me have a Heineken.” The bartender disappears for a minute, plops a glass on the bar, and pours your beer from an open green bottle.  You take a long, deep swig, and…….wait! “That’s not Heineken,” you say. “Sure it is!” says the bartender. “It’s brand new! Heineken 0.0…alcohol-free!” “Arrrrrgh,” you say. There’s nothing wrong with alcohol-free beer. In fact, it can be the right choice if you have to drive home. But it’s best to know in advance what you’re getting. That’s a somewhat tortured way of introducing the new kid on the block at CBD stores and online: Delta-8-THC. Of course, the first sign that something’s different about it is that it’s called THC, but you don’t have to go to a dispensary to purchase it. Bu...

If you’ve recently stopped by the CBD store down the street or visited one of the many websites selling CBD online, you may have seen something odd – right alongside the CBD oils and tinctures, CBD gummies, and vape juice. Delta-8-THC. That leads to a lot of questions. First of all, what’s THC doing in a CBD store? Isn’t that only supposed to be sold in a marijuana dispensary? Second, what is Delta-8-THC? Is it just a cleverly named CBD brand? Is it synthetic weed? What’s with the “Delta-8?” And most importantly: is this really legal? You have questions. We have answers. Delta-8-THC: The Brief FAQ Let’s start with the simple answers. Delta-8-THC, or Delta-8 as it’s commonly known, is not a form of CBD. And Delta-8 is a product, not a brand name. Delta-8-THC is a form of substance that’s in marijuana and gets you high. Delta-8 is not a synthetic pot, or anything else synthetic. It’s natural. (The word “synthetic” is a tricky one, though, as we’ll discuss shortly) ( 1 ). ...

Mary Jane’s CBD Dispensary is one of the fastest growing CBD Dispensary chains in the country. Mary Jane’s CBD recognizes the many health benefits of Cannabidiol (CBD) and wants to make information about CBD as well as CBD itself accessible to anybody that needs it. With 11 physical locations, and many more to come, Mary […] The post Mary Jane’s CBD Dispensary appeared first on The Weed Blog . * This article was originally published here

MoCannBizCon+EXPO (MCBC) is the premier cannabis business conference and expo for the Missouri and Greater Midwest cannabis industry. For the third year in a row MoCannBizCon+EXPO will be held at historic Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri on August 11-12. For 2021 the conference will be both Live and Virtual!  As the cannabis industry in […] The post MoCann Biz Con Returns to Missouri for the Third Year appeared first on The Weed Blog . * This article was originally published here