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The complicated and controversial politics of hemp and marijuana
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- Jul 22, 2026
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- 3145
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Summary
On this week's show, host Tim Boyum and investigative reporter Jeffrey Billman get into the controversial world of hemp and marijuana. Marijuana remains illegal in North Carolina, yet THC-infused products are legal in what is termed the "wild west" of hemp. Billman shares what he learned from his three-part investigation for "The Assembly" into the complicated controversy that surrounds the industry, the politics and the legal system.