A new menu at Hapa Sushi includes marijuana pairings for their dishes

A new menu at Hapa Sushi includes marijuana pairings for their dishes. The menu is a parody but some people didn't think it was a joke. KCNC-TV's Jennifer Brice reports.

• Jan 10, 2014
• 1:19

Manuel Bojorquez reports from Colorado, where sales of recreational marijuana has been legal for a little over a week, and where some stores selling it can't keep it on the shelves

Manuel Bojorquez reports from Colorado, where sales of recreational marijuana has been legal for a little over a week, and where some stores selling it can't keep it on the shelves because of the high demand.

• Jan 9, 2014
• 3:34

Marijuana prices have doubled to $400 an ounce in Colorado as people continue to flock to the only stores legally allowed to sell it

Marijuana prices have doubled to $400 an ounce in Colorado as people continue to flock to the only stores legally allowed to sell it. At least 130 shops are waiting for permits, which may ease the demand and lower prices. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Jan 8, 2014
• 2:01

What's next for medical marijuana? Hint: it doesn't involve a match, pipe or rolling papers. Some of it doesn't even get you high.

What's next for medical marijuana? Hint: it doesn't involve a match, pipe or rolling papers. Some of it doesn't even get you high.

• Dec 22, 2013
• 3:29

Researchers looking at cannabis and COVID-19

Experts from the University of Nebraska and the Texas Biomedical Research Institute are recommending scientists study the potential use of cannabis-derived CBD in anti-viral therapies, due to its known anti-inflammatory properties Forbes contributor Emily Earlenbaugh joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the details.

• Jul 16, 2020
• 5:31

Women & minorities in the pot industry

On the eve of 4/20, Elaine Quijano sits down with two activists pushing for more inclusion of women and minorities in the legal marijuana industry. Gia Morón, executive vice president of Women Grow, and Mary Pryor, co-creator of Cannaclusive, join "Red & Blue" to discuss how they are tackling the stigma of cannabis.

• Apr 19, 2018
• 9:40

N.Y. recreational marijuana on hold

The push for recreational marijuana in New York appears to be on the back burner after Governor Andrew Cuomo dropped his legalization proposal from the state's budget. New York Times reporter Jeffery C. Mays spoke to "Red & Blue" about why a group of black state lawmakers was threatening to block the plan.

• Mar 28, 2019
• 5:47

Growing pot lobby on Capitol Hill

With a growing number of states legalizing marijuana, lobbying efforts are also increasing in Washington, where spending has reached $2 million in 2018. Nushin Rashidian, co-founder and editor of Cannabis Wire, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.

• Nov 20, 2018
• 5:58

Marijuana and the midterms

It's not just blue states that are blazing the way for legal marijuana. Jo Mannies, a political reporter for St. Louis Public Radio in Missouri, and Dale Wetzel, who covered North Dakota for the Associated Press join "Red and Blue" to discuss what's going to be on the ballot in their states.

• Jul 24, 2018
• 7:17

Oklahoma votes on medical marijuana

Some primary voters in Oklahoma said their ballots were missing a question addressing the potential legalization of medical marijuana in the state. Jennifer Palmer, a reporter with Oklahoma Watch, addresses the state's vote on CBSN's "Red & Blue."

• Jun 26, 2018
• 3:01

Miley Cyrus reveals she's been sober for six months

Cyrus said that one of the best parts of sobriety is "waking up 100%, 100% of the time."

• Jun 24, 2020

Sen. Michael Bennet on gun violence, legal pot

Colorado Senator Michael Bennet is officially running for president. He joins a long list of Democrats vying for the nomination. He joins CBSN to discuss a wide range of issues including gun violence, legalizing marijuana and the diverse field of candidates running in 2020.

• May 2, 2019
• 9:32

Marijuana legalization stalled in N.Y. & N.J.

Just a few months ago, New York and New Jersey appeared to be on the way to legalizing recreational marijuana. Now, efforts in both states appear to be falling apart. Vivian Wang, a reporter for the New York Times, has covered the issue and joins CBSN with more.

• May 14, 2019
• 5:31

Confusion amid booming CBD business

Stores across the country are selling an array of products containing CBD oil. But the laws surrounding CBD vary from state to state. Barry Petersen explains.

• May 17, 2019
• 2:15

CBD-infused coffee is growing in popularity

On Friday, the FDA will hold the first public hearing on a plan to legalize CBD in food and drinks. CBD comes from plants in the cannabis family, but unlike marijuana it won't make you high. It's expected to be a $22 billion dollar industry by 2022. Barry Petersen takes a look at the buzz over CBD-infused coffee.

• May 30, 2019
• 4:04

Sen. Tom Daschle full interview

Former Sen. Tom Daschle says cannabis has the potential for "enormous opportunity." The South Dakota Democrat sits down with CBSN to discuss the industry, his endorsement of Joe Biden for president and the wave of abortion laws sweeping the nation.

• Jun 2, 2019
• 11:57

Driving high can lead to trouble

Marijuana can impair reaction times, making users behind the wheel more likely to crash, according to AAA.

• Jun 19, 2019
• 1:12

Millions admit to driving while high

In the last month, almost 15 million drivers got behind the wheel of a car within an hour after using marijuana, according to a survey by AAA. The survey also revealed that nearly 70% of Americans think it's "unlikely" a motorist will be busted for driving while high. CBS News' Joy Benedict reports from Los Angeles.

• Jun 19, 2019
• 1:37

Impact of legal marijuana in Colorado

It's been five years since recreational marijuana became legal in Colorado. The drug is now an integral part of the state's economy, politics and everyday life. New York Times national correspondent Jack Healy joined CBSN to discuss some of the surprising changes the state has undergone.

• Jul 2, 2019
• 5:57

Kamala Harris aims to decriminalize marijuana

California senator and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is introducing a bill to federally decriminalize marijuana. CBS News campaign reporter Stephanie Ramirez speaks to CBSN's Reena Ninan about the plan.

• Jul 23, 2019
• 6:16

Barneys opens The High End for pot accessories

Barneys New York, one of America's best-known luxury retailers, is now offering a new kind of indulgence. In their Beverly Hills store is The High End, a specialty shop dedicated to marijuana accessories. Jamie Wax reports.

• Jul 27, 2019
• 4:46

Some new pot strains are much more potent

The legalization of recreational marijuana in almost a dozen states suggests that America's attitude towards the drug is changing. But the drug has changed, too: Newly developed strains of marijuana are far more potent than what people smoked in the past. Carter Evans reports.

• Aug 10, 2019
• 3:19

Marijuana found in jalapeño shipment

Customs agents in San Diego seized nearly 4 tons of marijuana in a delivery of jalapeño peppers. It was the second multimillion-dollar shipment intercepted within the last few days.

• Aug 19, 2019
• 0:24

WI officials urge residents to quit e-cigs

Amid a nationwide spike in severe lung illnesses, Milwaukee's health department issued an alert telling people to stop using e-cigarettes immediately. There are 16 confirmed cases of chemical pneumonia in Wisconsin, and health officials say all of the patients reported using e-cigarettes or vaping marijuana. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control says it's looking into nearly 200 possible cases, reported in 22 states, of severe lung disease that may be tied to e-cigarette use.

• Aug 29, 2019
• 0:31

Marijuana warning for youth & pregnant women

Federal health officials say the rise in potency of marijuana in the past few decades and different forms of consumption have contributed to higher risks, especially for young people and those who are pregnant.

• Aug 29, 2019
• 1:22

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