Kamala Harris Says She Wanted to Discuss Cannabis with Joe Rogan

The latest updates in the cannabis world are a mixed bag of political drama and promising data. Kamala Harris is clearing the air, claiming she actually wanted to talk shop about legalization on Joe Rogan’s podcast despite rumors to the contrary. Over in Germany, new stats show that teen use has actually dropped since they legalized it—a huge win for those of us arguing that regulation is better than prohibition. Meanwhile, Texas is tightening the reins with a new 21+ age limit on hemp products, and California veterans are pushing for more research into how psychedelics and cannabis can help with PTSD.

For the everyday toker, the German study is the real highlight here. It provides solid, real-world evidence that legalizing weed doesn't mean kids will start flocking to it; in fact, it often does the opposite by taking it out of the shadows. As we keep pushing for better access and sensible laws in the States, having this kind of data is a powerful tool to show that a regulated market actually makes communities safer.