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Bill Maher and Woody Harrelson Critique California's Business Climate

4/21/2026

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On April 20, 2026, Bill Maher and Woody Harrelson, co-owners of a cannabis dispensary in West Hollywood, criticized California's business climate on the Club Random podcast.
They said it is not easy to run a business in California.
Harrelson claimed that California's tax rates exceed 30%.
Maher argued California treats cannabis like poison, and policies drive business struggles and people away.
They said business at their store is improving.

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Story summary

On April 20, 2026, Bill Maher and Woody Harrelson, co-owners of a cannabis dispensary in West Hollywood, criticized California's business climate on the Club Random podcast.
They said it is not easy to run a business in California.
Harrelson claimed that California's tax rates exceed 30%.
Maher argued California treats cannabis like poison, and policies drive business struggles and people away.
They said business at their store is improving.