Plenty is known about marijuana's health and medicinal benefits, but there's less attention being paid to advancements in psychedelics. Writer and performer Adam Strauss, along with Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies Executive Director Rick Doblin, join us to discuss the new show that tracks one man's quest to use mushrooms to cure his severe OCD. . Strauss's "The Mushroom Cure" is his one-man show that exposes the hilarious truth behind his road to recovery.
Strauss says he tried multiple specialists and mainstream treatment methods before resorting to using mushrooms. He and Doblin explain why M.A.P.S. decided to partner with the entertainer to help sponsor the show. Together, they give an update on the latest research showing how psychedelics can help cure mental health issues such as OCD and PTSD.
Finally, Doblin reveals why a cryptocurrency millionaire just gave an anonymous donation to his organization. He considers how Bitcoin's popularity can help advance M.A.P.S' mission to find medical uses of psychedelics. Strauss also reveals whether the alternative treatment method actually worked in ridding him of his obsessive symptoms.
After over 50 years of record-breaking global tours, it is the end of the road for one of rock and roll's most influential bands, Kiss. The legendary Gene Simmons spoke with Cheddar News to reflect on his career and how Kiss became a staple of American culture.
Lenny Rosenberg and Adaeze Nwanonyiri, owners of Bea's Bakery, joined Cheddar News to show people how to take the creation of gingerbread houses to the next level.
Wendy's announced it's bringing back its Frosty key tags for promotion, which gives customers a whole year's worth of Frosties for just $3, with proceeds going to children in foster care.
Julie Boardman, co-founder of The Museum of Broadway, joined Cheddar News to discuss the
history of theater in New York City, showed some of the gallery exhibits and gave a behind-the-scenes tour of how some of the shows are produced.
