Inside the Rebrand of a Leading Consumer Cannabis Company
Cannabis company "hmbldt" is changing its name to "dosist." Co-Founder Jason DeLand joins Cheddar to tell us why the time was right for the change. He says it's to emphasize the brand's focus on using cannabis as a health and wellness tool.
DeLand breaks down the widespread popularity of dosist's Dose Pen. He explains the different health maladies it aims to treat. These include: trouble sleeping, chronic pain, gastrointestinal troubles, and even one's love life.
Finally, DeLand discusses the medical benefits of legalized recreational cannabis. He explains just how important the concept of proper dosing is to his company's mission. The co-founder hopes shifting the conversation around marijuana will help shed some of its stigma.
New York City ride-hailing app drivers are about to get a pay raise. According to the city's Mayor Eric Adams, New York will increase its minimum driver pay rate for both Uber and Lyft drivers. This means both platforms would now be required to pay their drivers a minimum of $1.61 cents per mile and about 0.50 cents per minute. Ultimately, the move would give riders at least a 5.3% race. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, joined Cheddar to discuss more.
Tensions in Ukraine continue to rise. According to NATO and U.S. officials, Russian troops are still being built up despite Moscow's claims of de-escalation. However, Ukraine does not believe the troops are enough to mount an invasion. The government in Kyiv has also reported several cyber attacks against its defense agencies and banks which is the largest attack in the country's history. Foreign Affairs Reporter based in Ukrain, Terrell Starr, joined Cheddar to discuss more
