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California's New Pot Era
On January 1, recreational marijuana became legal in California. Although still federally illegal, the state is facing a major period of transition as it begins to regulate the substance.
By Evan Kleiman • • 56m ListenIndica marijuana, ready to be broken down for edibles. Photo by Dank Depot.
In this episode
6 storiesLaying down the law on cannabis cuisine
Photo of in-process cannabutter by Eli Christman .
Read the story12 minIs a pot monopoly upon us?
Cannabis is an industry worth over $40 billion dollars, making it the second largest crop after corn. Of course, with that much money at stake people are making moves to corner the market. Who are they?
Read the story10 minRectifying the damage
Jeff the 420 Chef invites Evan to smell scorched wildfire marijuana. Photo by Rosalie Atkinson.
Read the story6 minMarket Report: Munchies
Market Report producer Joseph Stone wanders the Venice Boardwalk in search of an answer to the perennial question: What do you like to eat when you’re high?
Read the story5 minJonathan Gold predicts 2018's top food trends in LA
Expect to see more LA restaurants embracing wood-fired cooking this year. Photo from Max Pixel .
Read the story9 minAdapting to change
In the wake of marijuana legalization, a whole new set of issues compound the already long list facing small growers. Chiah Rodriques is one such farmer who claims that she and many of her farmer peers are adopting a learn-as-you-go mentality.
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