There is great debate in Connecticut and New York about the legalization, decriminalization and sale of recreational marijuana. Lawmakers expect large revenues from retail pot, but is it moral for the government to make money off it? What about other vices that lawmakers are pushing for, like additional casinos, not to mention more taxes on everything from e-cigarettes to sugary drinks? Our guests:
- David Lombardo, capitol reporter, Albany Times Union
- Susan Haigh, state capitol and political reporter, Associated Press
- Brian Stiltner, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, theology and religious studies, and co-director, Hersher Institute for Applied Ethics, Sacred Heart University
- Lauren Gonzales, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology, Adelphi University
- Peter DeScioli, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, Stony Brook University
- Thomas Babor, Ph.D., professor and Health Net Inc. Endowed Chair in Community Medicine and Public Health, University of Connecticut School of Medicine
- Art Mongillo, manager of policy and communications, Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
- Steve Chassman, executive director, Long Island Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence