The Charlie Kirk Show High on Denial? America’s Weed Problem & a 2026 Wake-Up Call
Feb 13, 2026
Tom Bevan, co-founder of RealClearPolitics, offers quick polling and 2026 messaging analysis. Alex Berenson, author and journalist, probes marijuana harms like addiction, psychosis, and youth mental-health risks. They discuss high-potency THC, rising daily use, media and industry roles, and why these trends matter politically and socially.
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Legalization Masked Real Risks
- Legalization and heavy marketing framed cannabis as medicine, which obscured its real risks.
- Alex Berenson argues legalization was pushed by industry and elite media groupthink, not science.
Viral Personal Story Drives Awareness
- Brett Cooper shared her brother's drug-induced psychosis story, which went viral on X.
- Berenson and Charlie emphasize personal stories drive public awareness more than studies.
Daily Use Surpasses Alcohol
- Daily cannabis use now exceeds daily alcohol use despite fewer overall users.
- Berenson warns many daily users structure their lives around vaping and frequent THC consumption.
