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EPISODE · Mar 29, 2024 · 48 MIN

Why are there so many illegal weed stores in New York City? (Part 1)

from Search Engine · host PJ Vogt

In 2021, New York legalized cannabis for adults. It was supposed to be the start of a legal market, led by people arrested during prohibition. Instead, a strange new market has flourished, seemingly every formerly empty store in the city now sells weed. How'd that happen? In part one, the history of prohibition and how it helps explain the mess we're in now.If you enjoyed the episode, consider supporting the show at searchengine.show

In 2021, New York legalized cannabis for adults. It was supposed to be the start of a legal market, led by people arrested during prohibition. Instead, a strange new market has flourished, seemingly every formerly empty store in the city now sells weed. How'd that happen? In part one, the history of prohibition and how it helps explain the mess we're in now.If you enjoyed the episode, consider supporting the show at searchengine.show

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