Sometimes the best question for an author is not what's in their book, but why they wrote it in the first place.

In this Canna Convo edition of Northwest Cannacast, we meet 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 tells the very real story of what inspired her to reach beyond her comfort zone. 

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.

A candidate's platform that includes cannabis?  How else do you explain the campaign picture featuring a joint in the ashtray, and a smoky haze?

In this Newsbuds edition of Northwest Cannacast, we talk about the idea of cannabis as a main platform issue for candidates (it's actually happening in Chicago).  There's also a new deal that would allow customers to order medical cannabis from a big drug store chain.  Pot has sure come a long way!

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.

Did you know that when you say "marijuana," some believe you're using a term that's considered racist?

In this Newsbuds edition of Northwest Cannacast, we look at the history of the word, including it's negative connotations, and offer perspective as to what term you might consider using instead.  We also talk about enforcement of state laws, and why so many stores continue to get into trouble for selling cannabis to kids.

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.

Maybe you've used cannabis to fight pain, or maybe you know someone who has.  How exactly does it work?  Our guest this week not only explains how cannabis helps the body deal with pain, but says cannabis can actually help the body heal!

Mary Brown, patient consultant with Simply Mary Jane walks is through how all this works, and how someone currently taking opiates might consider making the switch to cannabis.

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 share it with friends!

It's been several weeks since the Trump administration (namely it's Attorney General) announced they wanted their U.S. Attorneys across the country to enforce federal marijuana laws.  

In this Newsbuds edition of Northwest Cannacast, gauge reaction to the announcement, and offer a little perspective on what may change, and what likely will not.  There are also some pretty basic needs of the legal industry that require help from the feds.  Can that possibly happen at this point?  What can states do to ensure the continuance of a legal, licensed industry that's generating millions in tax revenue?

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.

If we asked you to describe the average person who uses cannabis in 2018, how would you do it?

As a recent survey points out, the face of today's cannabis user is literally your neighbor, your co-worker, even people at your church.

In this Newsbuds edition of Northwest Cannacast, we dig a little deeper into the survey, and our guests provide a little more perspective on the changing face of today's user and why most of these people are turning to cannabis.  It's definitely going to be an eye-opener!

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.

Cannabis sales are now outpacing sales of wine in one country, prompting the question "Why isn't marijuana use more mainstream?"

The numbers may prove it actually is, even though most in the federal government won't admit it.

In this Newsbuds edition of Northwest Cannacast, our guests provide a little more perspective on cannabis sales, as well as a closer look at the state now considering taking away guns from those who use cannabis.  Don't worry, apparently they can still drink their wine!

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.

This week, we continue our conversation about how the citizen activist is needed now more than ever when it comes to states defending their rights to offer legal cannabis. 

In this Perspective edition of Northwest Cannacast, we sit down with longtime Seattle City Council member Nick Licata, talk about what may or may not change now that the Cole Memorandum has been rescinded, and focus on the future of legal marijuana.  Most importantly, Licata shares his thoughts and advice on how to make sure legal cannabis doesn't take too many steps backwards.

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 informative "Canna 101" at the end of the show.

Do you eat "organic?"  If so, is using organic cannabis a priority?  If the feds don't recognize legal cannabis, why would they certify marijuana as organic? 

They don't, which means there are really no rules.

In this Newsbuds edition of Northwest Cannacast, our guests a little more perspective on where this argument may be headed.  We also have a story this week about a city that's usually on the forefront or marijuana issues...only to be stymied by it's own politics this time around.

The 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.