WATCH: Trinidad James & Josh Kesselman On Flow State, Cannabis And The Art Of Living (High Times Podcast)
There’s a moment, somewhere past the hour mark, when Trinidad James leans back and drops it without drama: “I’m not fighting for my life. I’m fighting for my flow state.” It’s quiet, almost offhand, but it lands like someone who has spent years stripping away noise until only the essentials remain. In the third episode […]
Buy Low, Stay High: Dispensaries Are Selling for Pennies on the Dollar
For years, getting into the cannabis industry was a high-stakes game reserved for the well-capitalized. Entrepreneurs shelled out millions for real estate, lawyers, and license applications thick enough to stop a door. Some waited months—or years—only to be denied a license altogether. Now, the tables have turned. A new wave of cannabis businesses is hitting […]
High Times Revives DOPE With A New Award Honoring The People Who Keep Cannabis Honest
When DOPE Magazine first appeared on coffee tables and dispensary counters, it stood for more than a four-letter slang word. The name was an acronym: Defending Our Plant Everywhere. It was a promise that cannabis media could be stylish, funny and beautiful while still grounded in a simple idea: we owe something back to the […]
Go Germany Go! Weed Imports Hit Record High as Growers’ Clubs Thrive
Germany’s cannabis world is moving fast. While the country breaks its own records for medical flower imports, it’s also moving forward—unevenly but steadily—with its system of adult-use cannabis social clubs. Two parallel trends, one story: domestic demand has surpassed all expectations. According to newly published data from the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices […]
What Do Stoner Girls Carry in Their Purse? We’re Here, We’re Hot, We’re High AF
The world used to pretend weed was a dude thing… cute. But stoner girls have always been here; rolling, sparking, sharing, passing, laughing, and living deliciously high. We are not the sidekicks, the giggling “pick me”, or the “chill girlfriend” holding the grinder. Now, attention is shifting, and who gets to be in the spotlight […]
Strike’s Over, Spirit’s High: Cannabis Workers Win Historic 45-Day Battle
Workers lit the fire, and now the industry’s feeling the heat. You gotta fight for it: there’s no other way. You win when you unite What can the cannabis industry learn from this? After forty-five days walking the picket line through Pennsylvania’s early-winter chill, the cannabis workers at RISE Dispensary in York proved something simple […]
High Times and Hollywood Roll One Up: Join Our Cinema Sessions at The Woods Cannabis Lounge
Cinema and cannabis meet under the stars in West Hollywood. On Saturday, November 15, 2025, High Times will co-host Cinema Sessions at The Woods, an immersive evening of film, art, and community. The event runs 7–10 PM at 8271 Santa Monica Blvd and is free and open to the public. Presented in collaboration with High Concept Entertainment, Fundgible, Two Hands, and 420 Films, the night will showcase a sneak peek at […]
You’re the Judge: High Times Cannabis Cup Judge Kits Drop in New York Nov. 7
High Times has announced the highly anticipated return of the legendary Cannabis Cup. With judging kit sales launching Friday, Nov. 7, at select New York City partner dispensaries, the Cup will be the first edition held in the Empire State and the first event of its kind since recreational cannabis was legalized in New York […]
High Times Centerfold Photographer Lelen Ruete Turns the Magazine’s Imagery into a Living Experience
The artist behind one of the most striking photo series in High Times’ 50th Anniversary Issue is bringing her vision into the physical world. This Wednesday, November 5, photographer Lelen Ruete debuts her new exhibition LIBRE at Vía Disegno Mall, as part of the “Art Nights” program in Buenos Aires. Presented by The Rabbit Studio, […]
The High Times Guide to THCA: What It Is, How It Works, and Why Everyone’s Talking About It
Depending on who you ask, THCA is either the future of cannabis or the latest hemp loophole. It’s the molecule turning “legal” hemp flower into a legitimate high—the chemistry trick that’s reshaping dispensary menus and blurring the line between hemp and weed. Once a quiet lab term, THCA is now everywhere: in jars, pre-rolls, vapes, […]