KNX In Depth: Tax cuts could help legal cannabis businesses survive--Lifeguard shortage--Cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes--Red flag laws and mass shooters

Remember when marijuana was legalized? One of the big selling points for it in California was that it would generate lots of tax money. But that's also been a problem. Cannabis businesses say too many taxes and regulations have made it too difficult to turn a profit. The state now is deciding to help, cutting a cultivation tax. We go In Depth into how the industry can survive. The pandemic has brought about a lifeguard shortage, especially at community pools. Some local scientists are working to help investors avoid cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes. Inflation has been blamed on corporate greed but some economists dispute that, saying that's not really what's happening. A bad day for former President Trump when it comes to the 2020 election investigations. A key White House lawyer agrees to talk to the January 6th Committee. Illinois' red flag laws and background checks couldn't stop the suspected July 4th parade shooter from buying guns legally. We go In Depth into whether these laws could be made tougher. We look into whether Ukraine's military can push Russia out of the Donbas region or if Russia is now in control of the war there.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices