Recreational cannabis stores have been operating legally in Colorado for more than eight years now. In that time, the industry has come to be dominated by chains backed by wealthy and well-connected businesspeople. Now, there is a growing movement to ensure a place in the cannabis industry for those left behind and harmed by the drug war -- especially people of color and from low-income areas. But Colorado Sun reporter Tatiana Flowers discovered that’s much easier promised than accomplished. Here she talks with her colleague John Ingold about what she’s learned in her reporting.

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Recreational cannabis stores have been operating legally in Colorado for more than eight years now. In that time, the industry has come to be dominated by chains backed by wealthy and well-connected businesspeople. Now, there is a growing movement to ensure a place in the cannabis industry for those left behind and harmed by the drug war -- especially people of color and from low-income areas. But Colorado Sun reporter Tatiana Flowers discovered that&rsquo;s much easier promised than accomplished. Here she talks with her colleague John Ingold about what she&rsquo;s learned in her reporting.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

The Daily Sun-Up

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission 

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;