About this episode

The episode discusses the recent failure of a bill to allow higher THC levels in drinks in Colorado, explores nostalgic bar culture, and shares recommendations for Asian Food Week.

It looks like THC-infused drinks won’t be having a moment in Colorado any time soon. A bill to increase levels of THC allowed in beverages sold at bars and liquor stores died this week when sponsors pulled it before a vote. So, why can a neighboring state like Kansas sell these higher level drinks when cannabis isn’t even legal there? Food and culture writer Sara Rosenthal joins host Bree Davies and producer Olivia Jewell Love dig into hemp vs. cannabis and why bartenders may be wary of this new frontier. They also dissect the nostalgic drive behind bars with curated vinyl and vintage video games. Plus, if you’re a City Cast Denver Neighbor, you’ll get to hear our special members-only bonus segment highlighting our picks for Mile High Asian Food Week! Bree mentioned Sara’s list of Denver’s “horniest bars,” the 2026 Film on the Rocks schedule, and a huge magazine theft. Sara discussed City Records and Alteño’s latest accolade. Olivia talked about migrant worker wages and City Cast Denver’s two SPJ awards, including one for the episode we did last year with conservative radio host Jeff Hunt. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at…

People in this episode

Hosts: Bree Davies, Olivia Jewell Love

Guest: Sara Rosenthal

Topics covered

• THC drinks
• bars
• nostalgia
• Asian food
• cannabis
• food and culture

Keywords

• THC-infused drinks
• Colorado
• bars
• nostalgia
• Asian food
• cannabis
• food and culture
• City Cast Denver
• Mile High Asian Food Week

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Organizations: City Cast Denver, City Records, Alteño, Kansas, Denver, City Cast

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