In the third and final week of our "Reefer, Managed" series, we ask listeners to reflect, especially on the issue of whether they're more for full legalization versus decriminalization. 

@BrianLehrer I became more in favor of legalization of marijuana after visiting Massachusetts. Everybody seemed to be so happy and how nice to see that in these challenging times.
— Carla Nordstrom (@carlanord) April 18, 2019


How would sales from one legal state to another be regulated? If NY prices are higher than CA, could I buy it online from CA and have it shipped here w/o violating the law?
— Joe Camel

Reefer, Managed: Legalize or Decriminalize?

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Now facing a diagnosis of ALS, Dan Doctoroff, founder and chairman of the research foundation Target ALS, former president and CEO of Bloomberg LP and Sidewalk Labs, former New York City deputy mayor for economic development and rebuilding (2002-2007) and the subject of The Urbanist: Dan Doctoroff and the Rise of New York (Phaidon, 2024), talks about his impact on the city after 9/11 under Mayor Bloomberg and the new book that celebrates his achievements.

Dan Doctoroff's New York

Shaun Abreu, Council Member for District 7 (Manhattan Valley, Manhattanville, Morningside Heights, Hamilton Heights), and Ligia Guallpa, executive director of the Workers Justice Project, talk about proposed changes to how tipping on delivery apps works—and Council Member Abreu discusses his plan to control the rat population.

CM Abreu on Tipping and Rat Control

"Find My," Airtags and a multitude of other apps/devices allow us to check in on our friends and family's locations at any time. Listeners share who they're tracking, who's tracking them, and why.

Who Are You Tracking?

David Sanger, White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, talks about what he calls the new 'Cold Wars'—emphasis on the 's'—as the U.S., China and Russia vie for dominance.

Tri-Polar World

Mayor Adams holds one off-topic press conference per week, where reporters can ask him questions on any subject. Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, recaps what he talked about at this week's event.

Reefer, Managed: Legalize or Decriminalize?

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