Whether you've used cannabis much of your life, or are just beginning to walk down the weed road, finding your way is much easier when you know more about the compounds that make up marijuana.

In this Canna Convo edition of Northwest Cannacast, our guest is a familiar voice if you're a regular listener.  James Lathrop, Doctor of Nursing Practice, sits down with host Brian Calvert to define some basic terms that will help you find cannabis strains that better fit your needs. 

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 101" tip at the end of the show.

It's one thing to say the legal cannabis industry is growing, and it's something else completely to have the data that not only proves it, but shows you where this growth could take the young industry next.

In this Newsbuds edition of Northwest Cannacast, our guests come from the world of data and business development, and offer a little more perspective on where the industry is headed.  They also spend time talking about the data relevant to users, as well as what every canna-business owner should know.

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.

There's a new prediction that the "tipping point" for a majority of Americans to embrace legalized cannabis is coming in 2018.

On this week's "Newsbuds" edition of the show, we take a closer look where the prediction is coming from, and the likelihood we see more states jump on board.  After all, most insiders say THAT'S what it is going to take.  There are also reports that the potency of today's pot could be turning people away from it.  Our Newsbuds both agree and disagree with this.

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.

It's hard enough to get some people to the doctor, let alone, ask your doctor about ways of treating pain and illness.  But with so much proof cannabis is helping so many medically, how exactly do you broach the topic with your physician?

Our friend Mary Brown returns for a special "Canna Convo" edition of Northwest Cannacast.  She talks about approaching your family physician about cannabis, and what to do if your doctor isn't gaga over ganja.

So, enjoy this episode of Northwest Cannacast, and share with your friends!  And be sure to catch our new "how to" feature called "Canna 101" towards the end of the show.

The first 4-year degree in Cannabis has been announced, giving an entirely new meaning to "higher" education.  All puns aside, how big is this?

On this week's "Newsbuds" edition of the show, we ask those at the table the implications of university embracing the industry, and even go down a rabbit hole when it comes to "How young do you begin educating kids about a possible occupation?"  We also discuss the last legal recreational state to embrace home grows: Washington.  There are three options being considered, and by the reaction of the Newsbuds, none are very appealing.

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 the very first "Canna 101" segment near the end of the show!

Oregon lays claim to 12,500 jobs in the cannabis industry.  Washington and Colorado's numbers are higher.  But is the industry poised for more job growth? 

On this week's "Newsbuds" edition of the show, we take a closer look at who's hiring, and the government jobs apparently required to supervise this industry.  We also ask the question "Where do you go to find a job in legal cannabis?"  It appears there's actually a "Linked In" for the industry.  Who knew??!!

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.

States where recreational marijuana is legal seem to be on the defensive, making changes to rules and laws in anticipation of the federal camel putting it's nose under the tent.  One of the areas getting extra attention is the realm of "home grows."

On this week's "Newsbuds" edition of the show, we have a conversation on the pros and cons, plus talk about the state of Nevada and it's record-setting sales for the first month of legal cannabis sales.  Do other states have a shot at duplicating the "Las Vegas Effect" in promoting cannabis-related tourism?

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

Some hail "social media" as an agent of change, but let's not forget one of the original agents of change: Marijuana.

On this week's "Newsbuds" edition of the show, we take a look at a couple of stories involving social media, and it's relationship to cannabis. 

Lawmakers have stated their support as well as their hatred of all-things-pot online.  And while their opinions aren't censored by social media, those who are legitimately in the business of cannabis ARE being censored...and in some cases, deleted.

It's hard enough to get some people to the doctor, let alone, ask your doctor about ways of treating pain an illness.  But with so much proof cannabis is helping so many medically, how exactly do you broach the topic with your physician?

Our friend Mary Brown returns with some advice on ho to approach your doctor, as well as advice for those seeking medical cannabis in a world where recreational stores might be your only option.

This week, the "Newsbuds" are back at the table, as we go over some recent stories in the news, and they offer some added perspective...

...like the story about the cannabis company that bought an entire town!  Are they more likely to run into trouble with regulations, or the fact a fierce competitor is just miles away? 

Also in the news this week, we read about the continued problems regarding banking and the cannabis industry.  Is a state-owned bank, away from federal hands, a logical solution?