As we approach the November 8th elections, we’re hosting a series of short debates on the four ballot questions facing Massachusetts voters this year.

Our first debate is on Question 4, which would legalize the use and distribution of recreational marijuana by people over 21 years old.

Representing the proponents of the question: Northampton, Mass. attorney Michael Cutler. He is a member of the group Yes On 4 and helped draft the measure. On the opposition side: state Representative Hannah Kane, a Republican from Shrewsbury. She is a steering committee member of the Campaign for a Safe and Healthy Massachusetts.

Listen to the debate, moderated by New England Public Radio’s Henry Epp, by clicking the audio player above.