A Deeper Look at Cannabis Entrepreneurs Trying to Go Legit

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On tonight's episode of Weediquette, host Krishna Andavolu takes a look at the structural roadblocks that underground cannabis growers and sellers face when trying to legitimize their business. Andavolu talked to us about what to expect in this episode; an edited and condensed version of his comments is below.

For this episode, "Going Legit," we follow former underground weed growers and sellers as they try to make the transition into the legal market. The story emerged from my personal experience reporting on the weed industry these last few years, and a recent survey's shocking statistic—specifically, that less (or fewer) than 1 percent of all US dispensaries are owned by African Americans. There's a gaping racial disparity in the weed industry happening right now, and at this key moment in the history of legalization, when people are planting their flags in what will become a multi-billion dollar industry, a lot of the...

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