Wanda James and Mick Dumke: The Politics of Pot
Cannabis appears to be America’s next great frontier, with farmers, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists feverishly jumping on the bandwagon to legally grow, produce, and sell the plant. But will "The Green Rush" end up only enriching the privileged? Wanda James, the first African-American dispensary owner in Colorado and the U.S., and Chicago Sun-Times investigative reporter Mick Dumke compare notes on the national debate on race, the criminal justice system, and the politics of pot.
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