It's a Numbers Game: Did America Get Marijuana Legalization Wrong?

Ryan Girdusky takes a hard look at America’s marijuana legalization experiment as new data raises questions about cannabis addiction, high-potency THC, and the long-term consequences of widespread recreational marijuana use.

With cannabis use rising among American adults, Ryan examines reported increases in cannabis use disorder and asks whether the country was too quick to embrace the idea that marijuana is harmless. Should HHS and RFK Jr. take a closer look at the potential health and psychological effects of increasingly potent THC products?

Then, Ryan breaks down major political developments heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

The Trump administration is overseeing a dramatic decline in immigrant naturalizations, potentially putting the United States on pace for its lowest naturalization levels in decades. Ryan explains why that shift could have major political consequences.

Plus, Sen. Ted Cruz is jumping into the Texas Senate battle to help Republican Ken Paxton as Democrat James Talarico builds a massive fundraising advantage. Ryan also explains why Libertarian candidates could become an overlooked factor in key Senate races — and how Democrats could potentially use a strategy reminiscent of the 2006 midterms to their advantage.

Finally, Ryan answers listener questions on breaking into political campaigns, why Democratic primary polling has struggled with some races, whether moderate Democrats will support socialist candidates, and what America’s changing immigration patterns could mean for the future.

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