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🚨 The Elevated News Podcast Episode 147 is here!This week Aaron and Dave break down a HUGE week for cannabis news as the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously sides with a cannabis consumer in a major Second Amendment case, potentially changing the future of cannabis and firearm rights across America.We also discuss the upcoming DEA marijuana rescheduling hearings beginning June 29th, why only opponents of cannabis reform were selected to participate, and what this could mean for the future of federal cannabis policy.Plus: 🔥 Illinois cannabis market concerns 🔥 Grown Rogue restarting operations at the former PharmaCann facility in Dwight 🔥 DEA Schedule III updates 🔥 Cannabis and firearm ownership 🔥 New cannabis terpene research from the University of Arizona 🔥 My Bud Jon reviews Sin City gummies and Journeyman infused beverages 🔥 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner explores breakthrough pain research involving cannabis-derived terpenesIf you're interested in cannabis news, legalization, cannabis policy, Illinois cannabis, medical cannabis, home grow, cannabis science, terpene research, and the future of federal reform, this episode is for you.👇 Let us know in the comments:Do you think cannabis consumers should have the same firearm rights as everyone else?Would moving cannabis to Schedule III be enough, or should it be removed from the Controlled Substances Act entirely?⏰ CHAPTERS00:00 Intro 01:00 Summer Solstice, Disc Golf & Garden Updates 08:38 My Bud Jon Review: Sin City Gummies 11:35 Journeyman THC Drinks Review 16:54 Podcast Plugs & Community Updates 20:57 YouTube Comments & Community Shoutouts 26:21 Grown Rogue Restarts Dwight Cultivation Facility 31:38 Supreme Court Rules on Cannabis Users & Gun Rights 40:18 DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Hearings Begin June 29 49:40 Illinois Cannabis Market Discussion & Parabola Report Mention 50:30 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner 50:45 New Cannabis Terpene Research Shows Pain Relief Without the High 58:18 Outro🌱 BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order!🌿 The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra Use code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off!🔥 Dr. Dabber → https://www.drdabber.com Use code SDP for 10% OFF!👕 https://www.SupportDopePeople.com/store - grab a tee before they’re gone!🐦 Two Dope Dudes on X → https://x.com/twodopedudes🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, IHeartRadio, and all major podcast platforms.👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe 📤 Share with a friendWe are YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news, culture and more!*This video is intended for educational, informational, documentary, and entertainment purposes only.All cannabis products discussed or reviewed in this video were obtained and consumed legally in compliance with applicable state laws by adults 21 years of age or older.The Elevated News Podcast and “My Bud Jon” do not sell, distribute, promote illegal activity, or encourage the misuse of cannabis or any controlled substances. Opinions expressed in this review are personal experiences and should not be interpreted as medical advice or product endorsements.Cannabis laws vary by jurisdiction. Viewers are responsible for understanding and following their local laws and regulations.This content is intended for mature audiences only.BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra Use code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off! https://www.SupportDopePeople.com/store

Cannabis sales are hitting record highs across the U.S., but new data and research reveal deeper issues shaping the industry’s future. In this episode of The Elevated News Podcast, Two Dope Dudes break down cannabis sales numbers from Arkansas, Minnesota, Michigan, and Montana, including record medical sales, adult use market bottlenecks, and what billion dollar milestones really mean for consumers and operators. The conversation also covers new research showing that cannabis sterilization and remediation do not fully remove toxic fungi, raising important consumer safety concerns. Plus, we examine the ATF’s move to loosen federal gun restrictions for cannabis users and what it could mean for Second Amendment rights. The episode closes with Dave’s Conditional Cannabis Corner, focusing on cannabis math, absorption rates, dosing, and why cannabinoid ratios matter more than THC percentages. A grounded, data driven look at cannabis policy, market trends, and smarter consumption. BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra Use code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off! https://www.SupportDopePeople.com/store

The federal government eases alcohol guidance while cannabis remains illegal and medical patients lose access. Two Dope Dudes break down federal hypocrisy, medical marijuana shortages, and the science of cannabis for epilepsy in Episode 125 of The Elevated News Podcast. BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra Use code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off! https://www.SupportDopePeople.com/store

The cannabis industry is feeling the pressure heading into 2026. In episode 123 of The Elevated News Podcast, Two Dope Dudes break down the growing regulatory, economic, and political strain reshaping cannabis and hemp across the United States. From tightening hemp rules to states questioning adult use markets, this conversation focuses on how policy decisions are squeezing consumers, patients, growers, and operators all at once. We examine real state level changes including Wisconsin’s hemp safety initiative, Michigan’s hemp licensing overhaul, Hawaii’s hemp expansion, and repeal efforts emerging in places like Massachusetts and Arizona. We also cover Virginia’s slow path toward legal sales, shifts in Ohio, updates from Rhode Island and Delaware, and what these moves signal for the future of cannabis access. Beyond headlines, this episode dives into deeper industry pressure points. THC based taxation, product recalls and recycling systems, medical versus adult use frameworks, and why standardization often creates more restriction instead of clarity. We also discuss federal rescheduling, hemp reclassification, and how ongoing uncertainty is pushing states to make aggressive moves before 2026 arrives. This episode is for anyone trying to understand where cannabis policy is really headed and how that pressure is building across the industry. 🌱 BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! 🌿 The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra Use code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off! 👕 https://www.SupportDopePeople.com/store - grab a tee before they’re gone! 💥 Stay Connected Follow Two Dope Dudes on X for breaking cannabis news and live reactions. https://twitter.com/TwoDopeDudes Subscribe, rate, and share The Elevated News Podcast to help us bring clarity to a constantly shifting cannabis landscape. BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra Use code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off! https://www.SupportDopePeople.com/store