Election News and the East African Rift

Welcome to episode 8 of High on History where discussion surrounds 2024 election news, as well as the East African Rift system and its importance to human evolution. Cannabis Corner will cover the handful of states that are attempting to legalize medical and recreational cannabis, as well as the importance of voting for these initiatives. Then, learn about the East African Rift system and an archaeological site within this region that was home to many species before modern homo sapiens. This includes the next genus and species on our timeline - Australopithecus anamensis. What about this region is so critical to many species', including our own, evolutionary history? Listen along and ponder for yourself!