How the Politics of President Biden’s Pardon of Simple Marijuana Possession Is Playing Out

Last week President Biden announced an expedited review of how marijuana is scheduled under federal law and that he would pardon individuals charged with simple marijuana possession on a federal level.  This action will clear thousands of people but will not clear state convictions or decriminalize the drug.  Julia Manchester, national political reporter at the Hill, joins us for the politics of the pardon and how the abortion issue is playing out before the midterms.

Next, more American are getting married for the first time in their 40s and 50s.  For women, the rates of first marriages in midlife has increased by 74% between 1999 and 2019.  For men, it has increased by 49%.  Many say they didn’t marry sooner because they were pursuing education and careers and some just say they weren’t interested in marrying earlier.  Clare Ansberry, Turning Points columnist at the WSJ, joins us for what to know.

Finally, sales of energy drinks are up 56% since summer of 2019 and the rise has been partially driven by options that claim to be healthier.  New drinks on the market are touting vitamins, electrolytes, less sugar, and better taste.  Doctors are still not totally convinced and warn of not drinking too much, but that hasn’t stopped big beverage companies from investing in the market.  Rachel Wolfe, consumer trends reporter at the WSJ, joins us for why everyone is slamming down energy drinks.

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