Join Nebraska Public Media and NOVA as we explore the science and data behind cannabis. Experts will discuss its medical and agricultural possibilities and the history of cannabis laws and why they have disproportionately impacted communities of color.

Panelists include:
– Sarah Holt, director of The Cannabis Question
– Yasmin Hurd, PhD, Ward-Coleman Chair of Translational Neuroscience and Director of the Addiction Institute, Mount Sinai
– Kelly K. Dineen, JD, PhD, Associate Professor of Law & Director, Health Law Program, Creighton University
– Andrea Holmes, BS, MS, PhD, Professor of Chemistry and Director of Cannabis Studies, Doane University
– Dennis Kellogg, Nebraska Public Media News Director (moderator)

Watch “The Cannabis Question” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-dxMTDzMLY or on the PBS Video app. #TheCannabisQuestion #Cannabis #Hemp

Cannabis is becoming more prevalent in the U.S. as medicine and other industries are exploring the possibilities offered by this ancient crop. But as we move toward broader social acceptance, we should explore what we know about this plant. What are the potential medical benefits of cannabinoids (the compounds found in cannabis like CBD and THC) for some illnesses, and what risks do they pose to the developing brain? What are the benefits and challenges of cannabis and industrial hemp for our agricultural community? What is the history of cannabis laws, and why have they disproportionately impacted communities of color?

Find more information and resources at https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/cannabis

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