Topic: East Coast

CBS News coverage focuses on a surge in great white shark sightings along the East and West Coasts. The segment transitions into a report on peas as a critical ingredient for Beyond Meat and other plant-based meat alternatives.

Massachusetts became the first East Coast state to allow recreational marijuana sales, though many municipalities have moved to block the industry locally. The hosts express confusion over why a liberal stronghold like Massachusetts has been so slow to implement sales compared to Western states. The segment notes that nine states plus D.C. have legalized pot, yet federal prohibition remains.

Senator Kelly Ayotte questioned military officials regarding the lack of a missile defense system on the US East Coast to counter potential threats from Iran. The hearing explored the "shoot-look-shoot" capability currently present on the West Coast. Critics argue these hearings use technical jargon like "azimuths" to confuse the public and justify expanded defense spending.

NOAA's Tide and Current Program is investigating why tides along the U.S. East Coast have been running six inches to two feet higher than normal since June. While officials state global warming is not the cause, the hosts speculate on other factors such as shifting magnetic poles or changes in the ocean floor.