The Four Civil Rights You Lose When You Use Legal Marijuana
Even though marijuana is legal in some states, using it could cost you your civil rights. High Times' Danny Danko reveals the four rights put in jeopardy by lighting up legally. They include the right to bear and keep arms, the right to employment, and the right to be a parent.
The magazine's senior cultivation editor also reveals the results of a new study on teen drug abuse. Danko says fewer teenagers are smoking cigarettes as vaping and marijuana use increase in popularity. We consider whether the findings could be leveraged to advocate for legalization.
Teens in Colorado are also using marijuana less than ever. Danko tells us how this is possible in a state where the drug is legal. He says the statewide policy increases regulation and lessens young peoples' desire to use illicit substances.
The Chinese government brought the sitcom "Friends" back to its streaming services. However, it had instances of LGBTQ+ references left out, after the series had been banned on Chinese streaming platforms for years.
Season 13 "Shark Tank" contestant Tania Speaks secured a $400,000 deal for her Speaks Organic Skincare brand with "Shark" Mark Cuban while also being named one of the best pitches in the history of the show — all at 19 years old. Now 20, Speaks joined Cheddar News to talk about the skincare line, the clean beauty industry, and the moment that host Cuban was moved by her pitch. "I couldn't believe that he got emotional. I'm surprised I held back my tears that long," the young entrepreneur revealed. "It's just amazing for someone else to be inspired by your story, especially Mark Cuban himself."
The media giant formerly known as ViacomCBS has officially rebranded itself as Paramount Global with a focus on its streaming service, Paramount Plus. Naveen Chopra, chief financial officer at Paramount, joined Cheddar to discuss the company’s name change and streaming wars. "There are components of content licensing that we continue to do, either historical arrangements or opportunities to license content that don't really impinge on what we're trying to do with our owned and operated services and that continues to be an important ingredient in our broader financial model," he said. "But our number one priority is putting our best assets on Paramount Plus." Chopra also discussed theatrical release windows before feature films hit its service and the platform's subscription goals.
