This week on Northwest Cannacast, we continue our conversation about cannabis used for medical purposes.  It's a concept most Americans don't have a problem with, yet the federal government still has reservations.

This week's guests share the medical study they each "hang their hat on."  These are the studies that help many people understand there are benefits.  And yet, this proof from reputable scientists doesn't seem to be enough for leaders in the United States.

Do you have questions or concerns when it comes to using marijuana as medicine?  While most Americans accept the concept, it's amazing what we don't know about this plant.

We begin a two-week look at cannabis used for medical purposes, and have a conversation about how the products are labeled, and why certain information is missing from that label. 

A big pharmaceutical company is about to release a new cannabis drug that can be used against cancer.  While it may make canna-medicine more mainstream, is it good for the medical cannabis cause?  We look at both ways this could go.

And a California school adds a "cannabis curriculum."  It's interesting and ground-breaking, so we ask our experts what areas must be included in this new course.  Think you know all there is to know about weed?  There's apparently a lot more to this industry!

Sometimes, to have marijuana legalized, you have to make a compromise here and there, and you don't get everything you want.  Such is the case with those behind Washington's I-502.

Most legal cannabis laws are meant to change and mature over time.  Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes returns, and we ask him about this things left out of I-502.  We also ask what HE would like to change at this point.

There's a lot of buzz right now about the new U.S. Attorney General, and his stance against legal marijuana.  This week, we talk about what we know, and what's possibly down the road for cannabis under the new administration.

We also discuss outside interests as in investments from other states.  For example, in the state of Washington, the cannabis industry cannot be funded by anyone outside of the state.  Does that stifle business?  Other states allow outside money, are they being harmed?

For the first time, we welcome an elected official to take our questions regarding legal cannabis.  But not just any official.

Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes joins us with a look back at Washington's I-502, which he supported and still supports.  Did he have reservations at the time?  Does he still? 

Making headlines this week, Marijuana tourism may go up in smoke, and the state of Washington finally plans on looking at allowing people to grow pot at home.

Which leads to an interesting question:  Does home grow help or hurt cannabis store owners?  Days after this show was recorded, there's now a bill making it's way through the Washington state house to legalize home grow, but won't it hurt businesses that have to pay a 37% tax?

Enjoy this episode of Northwest Cannacast, which begins with news, followed by a lively conversation full of perspective.  And make sure you listen all the way to the end for this weeks "Canna Rant!"

"Reefer Madness" may have started a conversation, but are the stereotypes of decades ago harming today's pot progress?  We talk about where the responsibility lies for credible information, plus explore how well-known companies may be helping to "mainstream" marijuana.

And did you hear about the company the is now shipping "live" pot plants?

A powerful U-S Senator goes to bat to equal the playing field between canna-business and other business when it comes to banking.  And a world body looks into a more favorable re-classification of medical marijuana.

We talk about the ramifications of both situations, and whether it's enough to really swing things in favor of legitimate business owners.  And speaking of legitimate, you'll want to hear each of the panelists answer "Do you believe illegal grows should be raided and destroyed?"  If legal pot wants legitimacy, don't you have to? 

"What's the most asked legal question you get?"

That's how we open the conversation on this week's show as we take a closer look at the laws regarding legal cannabis and the businesses trying to make money with it.

We also stumble upon to "hot button" topics with legal marijuana:  Delivery and Workplace Rules.  Even if pot is legal in your state, it still might not be allowed where you work, and there's not much you can do about it.