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Humans have used cannabis for thousands of years, since Neolithic peoples sought out its medicinal benefits. But for the past century, its use has been largely criminalized. Stigma around cannabis has made it difficult for people of all ages to get straightforward answers about how to minimize health risks related to cannabis consumption or to understand how the plant has shaped and continues to shape society today. In Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas, culture writer Caitlin Donohue crafts a comprehensive and thought-provoking review of cannabis in the Western Hemisphere.

In the blink of an eye, global debates about cannabis regulation have shifted from “whether” to “how.” In 2014, Uruguay became the first nation to explicitly regulate cannabis from seed to sale. Likewise, in the rest of the world, there are a number of gray-area regulatory systems, including in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain. All offer insights into how the United States - and other countries - might tackle the “how.”

24 and Philosophy is a book you just can't do without. It's all here, folks: the reason presidents trust him; how Jack cuts through the lies and ambiguities; why he puts his life on the line for others; and how he knows which knee cap to blow out to get that all-important next lead. With the help of 20 "24 crazed" philosophers, you'll figure out what makes this guy tick, and much much more.

"Denver's Appeal to Millennials? Jobs, Mountains and, Yes, Weed" is from the July 21, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by John Hanc and narrated by Caroline Miller.

Welcome to Into the Weeds, A Potcast With Val. Get ready to dive deep into all things cannabis. Whether you're new to the plant or a seasoned stoner, this is the podcast for you to learn interesting facts about the world of cannabis.

In the weeds explores how culture shapes our relationship to the natural world through interviews with a wide range of guests, from scientists to artists to cultural critics and theologians.

"How Tour Guides Abroad Learn to Cater to Exotic Americans" is from the November 28, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Julie Weed and narrated by Kristi Burns.