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Kamala Harris Advocates for Marijuana Legalization and Civil Rights on 'All the Smoke' Podcast

In a wide-ranging interview, Harris discusses her campaign, racial identity, economic plans, and the importance of peaceful protest.

Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris gestures onstage during a campaign event, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., September 29, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign appearance Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Las Vegas. A marijuana plant is seen at a medical marijuana dispensary in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., March 22, 2019.
Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally at the Greensboro Coliseum on September 12, 2024, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris boards Air Force Two at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Sept. 30, 2024.

Overview

  • Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirms her support for legalizing marijuana, despite her history of prosecutions as a district attorney.
  • Harris addresses her racial identity and the criticism she has faced, asserting her pride in being raised as a Black woman.
  • She emphasizes her plans for an 'opportunity economy,' focusing on small businesses, housing, and expanded child tax credits.
  • Harris supports peaceful protests for racial justice and criticizes Project 2025, a hard-right agenda she views as a threat to civil rights.
  • The interview also touches on Harris's personal life, including her blended family and her fond memories of the Golden State Warriors.