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To the Point

With the election, legalized marijuana may reach a tipping point

Hosted by Warren Olney and KCRW Staff Oct. 25, 2016 National
When it comes to marijuana, drug warriors are on the defensive with almost two thirds of the country now favoring legalization. Next month's ballots in several states may be the beginning of the end for prohibition on the federal level. But even advocates warn there are risks as well as benefits.

Photo: Martin Alonso

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Hosts:

Warren Olney, KCRW Staff

Producers:

Katie Cooper, Sáša Woodruff, Jenny Hamel

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