This week, we continue our one-on-one conversation with Steve Marks, the head of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which also makes him in charge of implementing and enforcing rules for the state's legal cannabis industry.  It's not everyday you get to sit down with the guy who enforces marijuana policy for an entire state, and ask him about his job, his rules, and his wish list.

In this "Perspective" edition of the show, host Brian Calvert asks Marks about the future, and what changes he may recommend in the months ahead.  And while the conversation is about Oregon, it's relevant in any state dealing with legal marijuana. 

The question remains:  Is Oregon doing it better? 

Listen, and decide for yourself.

It's not everyday you get to sit down with the guy who enforces marijuana policy for an entire state, and ask him about his job, his rules, and his wish list. 

And for that reason, we're very grateful to Steve Marks and his staff for making time for our show.  Marks is the head of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which also is in charge of enforcing rules on the state's cannabis industry.

In this "Perspective" edition of the show, host Brian Calvert sits down one-on-one with Marks to get a better idea of what Oregon is doing right, and what the state could be doing better.

And as it turns out, the conversation is relative in all states dealing with legal marijuana.

On this week's show, we react to a story that made headlines just last week in the Pacific Northwest.  On the same week as the annual Seattle Hempfest, a national group known for it's anti-marijuana stance took out local advertising.  The goal was to keep people away from Hempfest.

We call everyone involved to see what's going on, and on this show, present our conversations with former White House drug policy advisor Kevin Sabet, Hempfest founder Vivian McPeak, and Dave Rheins of the Marijuana Business Association.

So, enjoy this episode of Northwest Cannacast, and share with your friends!

You're familiar with marijuana edibles, but have you ever considered whipping-up an appetizer, dinner, or a dessert yourself that features cannabis?

Chef Ricky Flickenger joins us this week --- not for a cooking show --- but for information about cooking with Cannabis, and what you might consider before serving it at your next potluck.  This isn't your mama's cooking!

We get the "Newsbuds" together to talk about hat's making headlines, particularly a story about the energy consumed by the cannabis industry, and about efforts to earn an "organic" label for marijuana grown without pesticides. 

Then, the report from early summer that still has people talking.  A survey linked a rising number of car crashes to states that have legalized cannabis.  Was this a case of bending data to demonize pot again? 

On this "Newsbuds" edition of the show, we discuss a couple of new stories, one of them being cannabis that's being used to fight opioid addiction.  And better yet, how big pharmacies may be helping to make cannabis medication more mainstream.

But there are still concerns, especially when it comes to quality.  Plus, we ponder the question "Will record opioid abuse actually changes hearts and minds when it comes to legal cannabis use?"

We continue our new, second season with the second part of our conversation with the elected leader of one of the largest counties in America.

King County Executive Dow Constantine is back this week, looking ahead.  He's having to work within the rules set by Initiative 502, and he would like to change a few things.  In this Northwest Cannacast: Perspective, we also ask him about what he's learned that would benefit leaders of other cities and counties...especially those where recreational and medical cannabis remains illegal.

So, enjoy this episode of Northwest Cannacast, and share with your friends!

Welcome to our second season!  As we get our sophomore year underway, we present a Northwest Cannacast "Perspective" interview:  One-on-one with the head of one of the largest counties in America.

Besides balancing budgets and setting official policy, King County Executive Dow Constantine is also navigating his citizens through legal cannabis.  In the first of two conversations, he's very candid about what's working, what's not, and his disappointment with those still standing against voter-passed legal marijuana.

So, enjoy this episode of Northwest Cannacast, and share with your friends!

As a preview to our new, second season, we debut a new theme song and new format to Northwest Cannacast on this episode.  When Season 2 begins in July, we'll record each weekly show either as news and conversation, or a 1 on 1 interview with the people behind the industry.

In this episode, we premiere the latter format featuring Dr. Dominic Corva and what he knows about terpenes...and why you should care.  We often get so caught up in THC and other numbers, we often overlook this important delivery system, and how it impacts your experience with cannabis.

So, enjoy this episode of Northwest Cannacast, and share with your friends!

Starting any business isn't easy, but when your product is hemp or marijuana-based, it gets about 10 times as tough. 

On this week's show, we talk about the challenges those trying to run legal and legit businesses face in a world that says it's ok with legal pot, but hasn't yet fully embraced it.