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Consumer Reports for Legal Pot and the 'Green Rush' Economy
We talk with an entrepreneur who plans to cash in on what's called "the Green Rush." Can money be made on "responsible use" of a drug that's now more potent than ever?
By Warren Olney • • 28m ListenMedical marijuana is sweeping the country; Colorado and Washington are just the first states to legalize recreational use. We talk with a California entrepreneur who plans to cash in on what's called "the Green Rush." Can money be made on "responsible use" or will profits depend on abuse of a drug that's now more potent than ever? Also, LA's global village prepares for the World Cup. Will a California Republican be the next Majority Leader in Congress?
Later, on To the Point, an Islamic group — called "too extreme" by al-Qaeda — is taking over some major areas in Iraq, including Tikrit, a provincial capital, and the oil-exporting city of Mosul, where 48 people are hostages in the Turkish consulate. What's in store for the rest of the Middle East?
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3 storiesRepublican from Bakersfield Sets Sights on Cantor’s Job
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor suffered a stunning upset last night in a Virginia Congressional primary. He spent $5 million, compared to his Tea Party Opponent, David Brat, who spent just $200,000 and never thought he could win. Today the big question is, will Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield be the next Majority Leader?
Read the story6 minConsumer Reports for Legalized Marijuana
"Start Small." "Wait." "Don't Mix." Those are some of the warnings Maureen Dowd did not know about. As a result, she overdosed on a marijuana-laced candy bar, an experience she made the subject of two recent columns in the New York Times.
Read the story11 minLA Goes Gaga over the World Cup
With the World Cup scheduled to start in Brazil tomorrow, Football Fever is raising temperatures here in Southern California. KCRW's Saul Gonzalez didn't need a thermometer to find out.
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