Restrictions On Cannabis Research, Learning To Love Math, Talking To Aging Parents About Money

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A federal ban on cannbis makes research into its medical uses difficult to do. That impacts people who rely on it to treat a variety of conditions. A mathematician shares why there is a lot to love about math. And we learn why it’s crucial to talk with aging parents about their finances.

Featured in this Show

  • Federal Cannabis Ban Makes Research Difficult

    People who rely on cannabis products to treat a variety of conditions are in a precarious position. That’s because cannabis is illegal at the federal level, making research into its uses difficult to do.

  • Separating Fear From Math

    We talk to a mathematician and musian about her crusade to cure America of its math phobia.

  • Talking To Our Parents About Their Financial Situations

    Have you talked with your parents about their finances? Our guest says don’t wait like she did. She has advice on how to have those difficult conversations and the trouble that may result if we don’t.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Dee Hall Guest
  • Eugenia Cheng Guest
  • Cameron Huddleston Guest

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