(2018)  In one state, to price of legal cannabis is sky-high, while in hte state next door, a glut of product is forcing prices down.  Whether you're talking taxes or over-production, how do you refine this industry so that business and consumers win legally?

In this Newsbuds edition of Northwest Cannacast, we tackle that question, and then take a closer look at a doctor's role in advising patients about cannabis.  They don't have to, but should they?  After all, when many patients can't get answers from their doctors, they turn to other sources tat might not be reliable...or worse.

Northwest Cannacast is "60 Minutes meets Legal Cannabis," and is a news magazine show designed to promote information, perspective, and understanding.  Enjoy this week's episode, and be sure to listen for this week's bonus feature at the end of the show.

(2018)  A major study involving the use of cannabis is being done here in the Pacific Northwest, but there are challenges to work around to make sure that not only the research is seen as legit...but that it's also legal.

In this CannaConvo edition of Northwest Cannacast, we sit down with two of the study's spokespeople to get a better idea what they're trying to find, as well as the delicate balance of using a Schedule 1 substance in research.  And let's throw this out there; the research is being done on a state college campus at a time another state campus has stopped researching cannabis out of fear of the feds.  We'll find out what makes this work different.

Northwest Cannacast is "60 Minutes meets Legal Cannabis," and is a news magazine show designed to promote information, perspective, and understanding.  Enjoy this week's episode, and be sure to listen for this week's "Canna 101" feature at the end of the show.

(2018)  Minds are being changed as researchers are talking about how certain strains of cannabis help our veterans deal with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  But will this go very far in a country that still classifies pot as a Schedule 1 substance?

In this Newsbuds edition of Northwest Cannacast, the panel discusses new findings about vets being treated with cannabis.  We also talk about the likelihood that this or any other cannabis-related treatment will become mainstream anytime soon.  A powerful congressman is pitching legislation to decriminalize cannabis country-wide.  Is this pot's time?  Or are we there yet?

Northwest Cannacast is "60 Minutes meets Legal Cannabis," and is a news magazine show designed to promote information, perspective, and understanding.  Enjoy this week's episode, and be sure to listen for this week's "CannaRant" feature at the end of the show.

(2018)  If you still consider using weed as a "vice," would you rather see a person use cannabis, alcohol, or prescription drugs.

In this Newsbuds edition of Northwest Cannacast, the panel discusses new findings that conclude people who use cannabis tend to use less alcohol and opioids.  It's been proven both booze and pills can kill, but cannabis...as potent as it can be...doesn't have a single documented case of killing someone.  You can argue "But yeah, if you get high and go drive, you could kill someone," but that's not what's on the table in this interesting conversation. 

Northwest Cannacast is "60 Minutes meets Legal Cannabis," and is a news magazine show designed to promote information, perspective, and understanding.  Enjoy this week's episode, and be sure to listen for this week's "Canna 101" feature at the end of the show.

(2018)  It's not just his theory: Several people are beginning to talk about treating the nation's opioid addiction by using cannabis instead.  But when it comes to mainstreaming this kind of idea, Doctor Sanjay Gupta is among the most effective.

In this Canna Convo edition of Northwest Cannacast, we have a conversation with Gupta about his newest special called "Weed 4 - From Pills to Pot."  He shares what he found out as a result of his work on the special, and is very candid about the fact that he too wasn't a fan of medical cannabis at first.  Wait until you hear why!

Northwest Cannacast is "60 Minutes meets Legal Cannabis," and is a news magazine show designed to promote information, perspective, and understanding.  Enjoy this week's episode, and be sure to listen for this week's "Canna 101" feature at the end of the show.

(2018)  With so many doors opening in the legal cannabis industry, have you ever stopped the to think "who's teaching and training the workers?"

In this Canna Convo edition of Northwest Cannacast, we sit down with Professor Shad Ewart, who teaches one of the nation's only accredited courses in cannabis business.  He's pushing for more accredited courses at his school and elsewhere in the country to not only add a skilled workforce to canna-business, but to add legitimacy to the industry as well.

Northwest Cannacast is "60 Minutes meets Legal Cannabis," and is a news magazine show designed to promote information, perspective, and understanding.  Enjoy this week's episode, and be sure to listen for this week's "Canna 101" feature at the end of the show.

If you make the penalty harsh enough, can you eventually get compliance?  That's a question that comes up more than once in this week's conversation.

In this Newsbuds edition of Northwest Cannacast, we discuss how business owners are getting fined for allowing kids to buy cannabis.  The practice has produced "miracle" results in one state...results that may be too good to be true.  And, a state official goes into unknown territory to keep those using cannabis from getting behind the wheel of a car.

Northwest Cannacast is "60 Minutes meets Legal Cannabis," and is a news magazine show designed to promote information, perspective, and understanding.  Enjoy this week's episode, and be sure to listen for this week's "Canna Rant" at the end of the show.

At a time the country is grappling with an Opioid epidemic, there are still those not willing to budge on their anti-cannabis stance...even though research is showing it's WAY easier on the body to treat pain with pot versus prescription drugs

In this Newsbuds edition of Northwest Cannacast, we talk about efforts in one state to take another look at the "Schedule 1" classification of Cannabis (currently considered the same as heroin in this regard), and if medical marijuana can finally win over critics, now that opioids have presented a much bigger fish to fry.

Northwest Cannacast is "60 Minutes meets Legal Cannabis," and is a news magazine show designed to promote information, perspective, and understanding.  Enjoy this week's episode, and be sure to listen for this week's "Canna Rant" at the end of the show.

It's the one word that's expected to keep the feds at odds with the states that have approved legal recreational use.  It's also the one word that may be impossible to eliminate.

In this Newsbuds edition of Northwest Cannacast, we have a conversation about legal cannabis' black eye: The Black Market.  Our "dirtiest" word actually comes from this realm.  And this same dirty word is part of the reason there's no rush or incentive for underground growers to apply for licenses.

Northwest Cannacast is "60 Minutes meets Legal Cannabis," and is a news magazine show designed to promote information, perspective, and understanding.  Enjoy this week's episode, and be sure to listen for this week's "Canna Rant" at the end of the show.

Can Mother Mary and Mary Jane co-exist?  Can the faithful remain faithful while using cannabis? 

In this Canna Convo edition of Northwest Cannacast, we continue our conversation with Shira Adler, who's an author, speaker, humorist, and full time mom.  And not too long ago, she wasn't a fan of cannabis.  Shira talks with Brian about the reasons she's come around on cannabis, and discusses her book which is helping people better understand what components of cannabis promote healing.

Northwest Cannacast is "60 Minutes meets Legal Cannabis," and is a news magazine show designed to promote information, perspective, and understanding.  Enjoy this week's episode, and be sure to listen for this week's "Canna 101" at the end of the show.