Neal Freiman

7% of older Americans say they used cannabis in the past month, compared to 5.2% in 2022. 4.8% in 2021 and less than 1% in the mid-2000s. The upswing can probably be explained by cannabis being legalized in more states, as well as the social stigma wearing off for taking cannabis to deal with chronic pain, stress, or other conditions afflicting America's seniors.

7% of older Americans say they used cannabis in the past month, compared to 5.2% in 2022. 4.8% in 2021 and less than 1% in the mid-2000s. The upswing can probably be explained by cannabis being legalized in more states, as well as the social stigma wearing off for taking cannabis to deal with chronic pain, stress, or other conditions afflicting America's seniors.

Health experts are warning this increased use comes with risk, After all, there's a lot more THC in cannabis nowadays than when boomers were toking up at Woodstock as teenagers decades ago.

Health experts are warning this increased use comes with risk, After all, there's a lot more THC in cannabis nowadays than when boomers were toking up at Woodstock as teenagers decades ago.

Health experts are warning this increased use comes with risk, After all, there's a lot more THC in cannabis nowadays than when boomers were toking up at Woodstock as teenagers decades ago.

And in an editor's note accompanying the study, three geriatricians wrote that cannabis can complicate the management of chronic diseases, interfere with other drugs people are taking, and impair the senses and cause accidents. So more research into the benefits and risks are needed. But one thing's clear, Toby, pot is just not for the youth anymore.

And in an editor's note accompanying the study, three geriatricians wrote that cannabis can complicate the management of chronic diseases, interfere with other drugs people are taking, and impair the senses and cause accidents. So more research into the benefits and risks are needed. But one thing's clear, Toby, pot is just not for the youth anymore.

And in an editor's note accompanying the study, three geriatricians wrote that cannabis can complicate the management of chronic diseases, interfere with other drugs people are taking, and impair the senses and cause accidents. So more research into the benefits and risks are needed. But one thing's clear, Toby, pot is just not for the youth anymore.

My final number is a listener submission from Valeria. So you have her to thank for this one. And she alerted us to the fact that Sherwin Williams, the paint company, has begun to spotlight its loneliest hue of the year, meaning the hues that were the least popular among customers. For 2025, that hue was Radiant Lilac SW0074.

My final number is a listener submission from Valeria. So you have her to thank for this one. And she alerted us to the fact that Sherwin Williams, the paint company, has begun to spotlight its loneliest hue of the year, meaning the hues that were the least popular among customers. For 2025, that hue was Radiant Lilac SW0074.

My final number is a listener submission from Valeria. So you have her to thank for this one. And she alerted us to the fact that Sherwin Williams, the paint company, has begun to spotlight its loneliest hue of the year, meaning the hues that were the least popular among customers. For 2025, that hue was Radiant Lilac SW0074.

Despite being a rich, inviting purple, Radiant Lilac had the fewest gallons sold of any hue in the Sherwin-Williams portfolio last year. Out of the millions of paint gallons the company tints per year, there were less than 1,000 gallons of Radiant Lilac made. Design experts say it's probably because homeowners are a cautious bunch and purple is a bold choice that's hard to pull off.

Despite being a rich, inviting purple, Radiant Lilac had the fewest gallons sold of any hue in the Sherwin-Williams portfolio last year. Out of the millions of paint gallons the company tints per year, there were less than 1,000 gallons of Radiant Lilac made. Design experts say it's probably because homeowners are a cautious bunch and purple is a bold choice that's hard to pull off.

Despite being a rich, inviting purple, Radiant Lilac had the fewest gallons sold of any hue in the Sherwin-Williams portfolio last year. Out of the millions of paint gallons the company tints per year, there were less than 1,000 gallons of Radiant Lilac made. Design experts say it's probably because homeowners are a cautious bunch and purple is a bold choice that's hard to pull off.

Like, if you do purple wrong, people may never come over your house again. Still, the folks at Sherwin-Williams think radiant lilac shouldn't scare you off if you are thoughtful about it. This hue works really well if you're going for a 70s retro vibe, paired with olive and mustard yellows and walnut wood tones.

Like, if you do purple wrong, people may never come over your house again. Still, the folks at Sherwin-Williams think radiant lilac shouldn't scare you off if you are thoughtful about it. This hue works really well if you're going for a 70s retro vibe, paired with olive and mustard yellows and walnut wood tones.

Like, if you do purple wrong, people may never come over your house again. Still, the folks at Sherwin-Williams think radiant lilac shouldn't scare you off if you are thoughtful about it. This hue works really well if you're going for a 70s retro vibe, paired with olive and mustard yellows and walnut wood tones.

Radiant lilac would also shine in design styles ranging from Art Deco, mid-century modern, Scandinavian, and bold minimalism. Toby, I really like this marketing initiative. It's smart to highlight the ugly duckling, but explain why it's been overlooked.

Radiant lilac would also shine in design styles ranging from Art Deco, mid-century modern, Scandinavian, and bold minimalism. Toby, I really like this marketing initiative. It's smart to highlight the ugly duckling, but explain why it's been overlooked.

Radiant lilac would also shine in design styles ranging from Art Deco, mid-century modern, Scandinavian, and bold minimalism. Toby, I really like this marketing initiative. It's smart to highlight the ugly duckling, but explain why it's been overlooked.