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Oklahoma used to be known for its harsh drug laws. But in 2018, the Republican stronghold legalized medical marijuana. Now, business is booming. POLITICO's Paul Demko explains how one of the reddest states became the nation’s hottest weed market.Paul Demko is cannabis editor for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: How One of the Reddest States Became the Nation’s Hottest Weed Market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the world looks to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net zero by 2050, the financial sector is playing a critical role in facilitating this low-carbon transition through the deployment of innovative financing solutions and by rethinking how climate risk is analyzed and managed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the hours between Trump’s exit from the White House and Biden’s entrance, a team of cleaners will wipe down every surface and mist the air with disinfectant to rid the halls of any lingering virus particles. After that, masks will be mandatory and testing will be constant. POLITICO’s Alice Miranda Ollstein breaks down how Biden and his team are working to transform the White House from hotspot to bubble. Plus, 35 states file an antitrust suit against Google. And Biden plans to nominate Rep. Deb Haaland as the first Native American head of the Interior Department.Alice Miranda Ollstein is a health care reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: How Biden aims to Covid-proof his administration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly a year after the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in the U.S., officials began issuing the first round of coronavirus vaccines this week. POLITICO’s Dan Diamond and Rachel Roubein break down what the historic moment means for frontline workers — and why getting the whole country vaccinated won’t be easy. Plus, Biden taps Brenda Mallory to lead the White House Council on Environmental Quality. And the Federal Reserve is giving a slightly better forecast for the economy.Rachel Roubein is a health care reporter for POLITICO.Dan Diamond is health policy reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Stay up on the latest coronavirus news in the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal eviction ban is on track to expire at the end of the year, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing their homes. POLITICO’s Katy O’Donnell explains why the situation could hurt tenants — particularly Black and latino renters — far beyond the end of the pandemic. Plus, Biden taps former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm to run the Energy Department. And Facebook lifts its political ad ban for Georgia only.Katy O'Donnell covers housing for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early voting is underway in the two Georgia runoffs that could decide the fate of the Senate next year. POLITICO’s James Arkin gives an on-the-ground look at what voters there are thinking — and how visits from the President and President-elect are putting national politics front and center in the state. Plus, the Electoral College affirms Biden’s victory. And the FTC probes nine social media and streaming companies.James Arkin is a campaigns reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Biden puts skin in the game in GeorgiaTrump antagonizes Republicans with Georgia fundraising ploy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several federal unemployment programs are set to run out the day after Christmas, cutting millions of Americans off from their financial lifelines if Congress doesn’t pass another relief package. But even if lawmakers do come to a deal this week and renew the programs, antiquated state systems will still cause missed checks across the country. POLITICO’s Rebecca Rainey breaks down why we ended up at the edge of an unemployment cliff. Plus, the U.S. starts shipping Pfizer's Covid vaccine. And Germany issues new lockdown orders.Rebecca Rainey is a labor and immigration reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: ‘We’re already too late’: Unemployment lifeline to lapse even with an aid deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will it take to secure access to the critical minerals we need for the future — and can we solve one environmental challenge without creating a new one? Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk to political leaders around the world about what they are doing to shore up access to critical minerals. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations".Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAmbassador Kirsten Hillman is Canada’s Ambassador to the United StatesEU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional Relations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 years ago, "The Facebook" was just another college student's idea. Now, federal and state authorities say the social media giant is, well, too giant — and they want to break it up. POLITICO's Leah Nylen explains how the company went from dorm room to antitrust lawsuit. Plus, Trump issues sweeping new asylum rules. And Schumer urges Republicans to cancel a hearing on the election.Leah Nylen covers antitrust for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more:How Facebook grew into troubleFor Facebook, the breakup threat gets real Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the officials who will be at the center of his administration’s Covid response. POLITICO’s Tyler Pager and Dan Diamond break down how the picks for Biden’s health team were made — and what sort of turbulence they could face during the confirmation process. Plus, YouTube says it will remove videos claiming mass fraud changed the election results. And the House passes its second major piece of marijuana legislation in a week.Tyler Pager is a White House reporter for POLITICO.Dan Diamond is health policy reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Stay up on the latest coronavirus news in the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices