5 PM: Cannabis Cross-Border Traffic & Epstein Fallout
- Author
- 620 WTMJ
- Published
- Tue 29 Jul 2025
- Episode Link
- https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F7549036_2025-07-29-220236%2Fitunes_akrgV
Wisconsinites crossing into Illinois for cannabis? John Mercure and Julia Fello zero in on the ripple effects of legalization next door—including a Waukegan dispensary GM discussing the surge of Wisconsin customers. Adding depth to the hour is the in‑studio pro‑con debate on marijuana legalization. The hour culminates with CBS News’ Major Garrett breaking down the latest Epstein files: Ghislaine Maxwell’s offer to testify before Congress, her DOJ interviews under limited immunity, and the broader political tensions this disclosure is routing through Washington.
