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What Does It Take to Run a Cannabis Farm?

Chris Weld worked for years in emergency rooms, then ditched that career and bought an old farm in Massachusetts. He set up a distillery and started making prize-winning spirits. When cannabis was legalized, he jumped into that too — and the first few years were lucrative. But now? It turns out that growing, processing, and selling weed is more complicated...

Thu Oct 31, 2024 02:30
Abortion and Crime, Revisited (Update)

With abortion on the Nov. 5 ballot, we look back at Steve Levitt’s controversial research about an unintended consequence of Roe v. Wade. The post Abortion and Crime, Revisited (Update) appeared first on Freakonomics.

Mon Oct 28, 2024 14:29
Cannabis Is Booming, So Why Isn’t Anyone Getting Rich?

There are a lot of reasons, including heavy regulations, high taxes, and competition from illegal weed shops. Most operators are losing money and waiting for Washington to get out of the way. In the meantime, it’s not that easy being green. (Part two of a four-part series.) The post Cannabis Is Booming, So Why Isn’t Anyone Getting Rich? appeared first...

Thu Oct 24, 2024 03:37
Is America Switching From Booze to Weed?

We have always been a nation of drinkers — but now there are more daily users of cannabis than alcohol. Considering alcohol’s harms, maybe that’s a good thing. But some people worry that the legalization of cannabis has outpaced the research. (Part one of a four-part series.) The post Is America Switching From Booze to Weed? appeared first on Freakonomics.

Thu Oct 17, 2024 03:12
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Diversity Playbook

Jim Rooney discusses his father Dan Rooney’s legacy, from revolutionizing the N.F.L. business model to finding a winning edge for the Steelers by doing the right thing. To get Plus episodes, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts. The post The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Diversity Playbook appeared first on Freakonomics.

Sat Oct 12, 2024 03:35
How to Predict the Presidency

Are betting markets more accurate than polls? What kind of chaos would a second Trump term bring? And is U.S. democracy really in danger, or just “sputtering on”? (Part two of a two-part series.) The post How to Predict the Presidency appeared first on Freakonomics.

Fri Oct 11, 2024 15:08

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