Captives of Cannabis: Inside smuggling across U.S. highways
In the latest installment of “Captives of Cannabis,” NBC News’ Jacob Soboroff embeds with an elite drug task force for an inside look at how authorities are trying to stop…
Study links cannabis use to heart problems
A large new study found that smoking cannabis is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. The study was based on the health records of 435,000 Americans….
Mastercard has halted cannabis debit transactions before, says Green Check’s Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart, founder and CEO of Green Check, joins ‘The Exchange’ to discuss Mastercard’s decision to ban the purchase of cannabis on debit, the lack of a merchant category code…
The SAFE Banking Bill will catalyze cannabis financial partnerships, says Green Check’s Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart, CEO and co-founder of Green Check Verified, joins ‘The Exchange’ to discuss enthusiasm about the potential passage of the SAFE Banking bill, concerns about the language in the…
Cannabis companies have high hopes for legalized banking
CNBC’s Jane Wells joins ‘The Exchange’ to discuss the proposed safe banking bill allowing legal cannabis sales to utilize bank services. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC…
Rep. Gaetz introduces legislation that would expand research into medical cannabis
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) introduced the Medical Cannabis Research Act and discusses how it aims to research cures offered by medical cannabis.
Rate of children accidentally ingesting cannabis is skyrocketing, new report says
A new report reveals that the rate of children under six eating cannabis edibles is skyrocketing, rising more than 1,300 percent in recent years. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda reports on…
U.S. cannabis industry may be linked to international organized crime, officials say
An explosion of marijuana farms supplying legal and illegal markets may be linked to international criminal organizations, authorities say. NBC News’ Jacob Soboroff continues his reporting on the growing cannabis…
On 4/20, Pennsylvania moves closer to legalizing adult recreational cannabis
Wednesday is April 20th, which is also known as World Cannabis Day.