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The Elevated News Podcast

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Dave and Aaron discuss local and national cannabis news and culture.Dave spent 7 years in the Illinois medical cannabis industry and is an advocate for taking your health into your own hands with his weekly live streams on his peaceloveandcope channel.Aaron is an advocate for medical cannabis and is a cannabis caretaker and medical grower.Together they are two dope dudes.

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67:13

Episode 109 – Illinois Cannabis Shake-Up: Taxes,...

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2025/09/16

We are YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news and culture and more!In this episode of The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, Aaron and Dave dive into the latest cannabis headlines across Illinois, Arkansas, Texas, and beyond. From new tax hikes and Delta-8 crackdowns to Verano’s big corporate move to Nevada, this week’s discussion is packed with insights every cannabis consumer, grower, and advocate needs to hear.Plus, Dave’s Conditional Cannabis Corner returns with a deep dive into

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53:37

Episode 108 – Missouri Sales Stay Strong, Ohio...

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2025/09/09

Support the show and save money: BuildASoil – https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your orderThe GreenGro – https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra Use code TwoDopeDudes at checkout for 5% off your grow suppliesMerch & more – https://www.supportdopepeople.comIn this episode of The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, Aaron and Dave break down the latest in Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more:• Missouri cannabis sales hold

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54:00

Oklahoma Woman Gets 8 Years for Cannabis?! | The...

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2025/09/02

Connect with Us: Website: www.supportdopepeople.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/twodopedudes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/support_dope_peopleSupport the Podcast with Our Affiliates: BuildASoil: https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople – Use code "SupportDopePeople" for 5% off your order. The GreenGro: https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra – Use code "TwoDopeDudes" at checkout for % off your order.Welcome to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes

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67:03

Cannabis Wins in Court + Hemp Symposium, Healing Oil...

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2025/08/27

The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes – YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more! 🌱In Episode 106, Aaron and Dave dive into the latest cannabis news and culture:• A federal court sides with medical marijuana patients on gun rights • Cannabis seed oil shows superior effectiveness over antibiotics in wound healing • SIU’s 2025 Hemp & Cannabis Symposium focuses on agronomy and industry growth • Congress pushes a resolution to legalize marijuana and expunge past drug

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66:23

Episode 105 – Government-Owned Dispensaries? Cannabis...

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2025/08/19

Aaron and Dave break down the latest in cannabis news and culture – from Minnesota’s push for government-owned dispensaries to Illinois raids, New Jersey’s new consumption lounges, and the UIC DUI testing scandal. Plus, Dave’s tolerance break update and Aaron’s journey quitting nicotine.Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes – YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more! 🌱In this episode, Aaron and Dave dive into the biggest cannabis stories this week:13

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72:58

Boston Sheriff Busted, Cannabis Contamination Death,...

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2025/08/12

The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes is YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more!In Episode 104, Aaron and Dave cover some of the most talked-about cannabis headlines:Boston Sheriff arrested in a cannabis extortion scandalThe first peer-reviewed study linking contaminated medical cannabis to a patient deathMETRC & BioTrack announce a major industry partnershipIs federal cannabis rescheduling closer than we think?Massachusetts considers rolling back recreational

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72:22

10 Million in Illegal Weed Seized?! + Tolerance...

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2025/08/05

🎙️ The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes — Episode 103We are YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more! 🌱This week on the pod:Michigan cops seize $10 million in “illegal” marijuana (do the numbers really add up?)Big legalization moves in Delaware and KentuckyVodka seltzer gets recalled for being mislabeled as Celsius energy drinks (!?)Japan’s groundbreaking new cannabis study debunks the “gateway drug” mythReflections on 88 years of marijuana prohibition in the U.S.Dave

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74:29

Did the DEA Just Kill Legal Weed? Cannabis...

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2025/07/29

Welcome to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes — your source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more!In this episode, Dave’s car gets crushed by a tree, and we break down major national cannabis news, including the DEA’s new administrator omitting cannabis rescheduling from his top priorities. We also dig into the financial fallout at AYR Wellness, potential health risks of printed and dyed rolling papers, and the importance of tolerance breaks for regular cannabis users.Dave shares

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65:56

🎧 Episode 101 – Cannabis Companies Are Quitting!...

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2025/07/22

Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, your source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more!In this episode, Aaron & Dave break down the biggest headlines in the plant world — including why Cresco Labs is quitting California, the UIC’s explosive report on faulty DUI blood testing, and how Illinois lawmakers are targeting intoxicating hemp products in a new regulatory push.We’re also highlighting FREE general admission to the Illinois Craft Showcase, and diving deep

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91:16

🎙️ Episode 100 – Michael Lasley | OG Industry Voice &...

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2025/07/15

It’s our 100th episode 🎉 and we’re honored to be joined by one of the most respected voices in Illinois cannabis — Michael Lasley. From the early days of Illinois dispensaries to his writing at Illinois News Joint, Michael has been on the ground floor, covering the culture, people, and power dynamics that shape the plant we all love 🌱The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes is YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more.🔥 In this episode:A 100th episode blooper to kick things

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66:03

Hash, Hype & Skibbity | 710 Vibes, Disc Golf Drama &...

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2025/07/08

On this episode of The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, Aaron and Dave welcome a special guest — the one and only Skibbity — for a hash-heavy, high-vibe conversation just in time for 710.We dive into:🔥 710 sesh rituals + hash culture🧠 Skibbity’s real-talk on cannabis trends and Midwest vibes🥏 The wild story behind a disc golf ace 3 years in the making🌿 Shoutouts to GMO from City Trees, cultivation culture, and weekend wins🍽️ Big cookouts, big pots, and staying grounded in

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72:24

Illinois Cannabis Sales Hit $149M 💰 | PTSD & THC...

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2025/07/01

This week on The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, we break down the biggest cannabis headlines and policy shifts with Midwest realness. Whether you're a grower, a patient, or just curious — this one’s for you. 💨🎙️ Episode 98 Highlights:💵 Illinois cannabis sales top $149 million in May 2025🚓 New Chicago PD policy on weed odor searches🧠 Rand Paul pushes to raise federal THC limits in hemp📉 Only 27% of U.S. cannabis businesses are profitable in 2024🧘 Dave’s Conditional Cannabis

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59:29

Migraine Relief with Cannabis, Legal Chaos in the...

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2025/06/24

In this episode of The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, we explore how cannabis can provide real relief for migraines — and unpack the latest chaos in Midwest cannabis politics.🔥 Episode Highlights:🧠 Migraine relief with THC, CBD & THCa🇺🇸 Ohio lawmakers cancel marijuana vote🚫 Missouri limits medical patient access✅ Texas vetoes a total hemp THC ban🌿 UIUC Hemp Open House (July 25 – don’t miss it!)💬 Dave's rants, real talk, and why community always comes firstWhether

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🎙️ Episode 96– State Crackdowns, Tax Hikes & Cannabis...

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2025/06/17

Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes – your source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more!In this episode, Aaron & Dave break down the latest chaos in cannabis across the U.S.:🔥 Minnesota hits consumers with a 50% tax hike 💸 California cannabis licenses are becoming worthless 🌲 Alaska tightens hemp law enforcement — and it's legal 🧠 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner tackles diabetic neuropathy and how cannabis can helpFrom industry shakeups to personal

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74:54

BREAKING: Illinois Cannabis Sales STAGNATING +...

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2025/06/10

**The cannabis industry is at a CROSSROADS and we're breaking it ALL down!**Aaron & Dave are back with the most important cannabis news you NEED to know right now. From Illinois sales matching last year's numbers (despite MORE licenses!) to a potential FEDERAL HEMP CRACKDOWN - this episode is PACKED with insights that could affect YOUR cannabis access!## WHAT WE'RE COVERING:• **Illinois 2025 Cannabis Sales Crisis** - Why more dispensaries = same revenue?• **Federal Hemp Ban Threat**

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60:41

The Elevated News Podcast Ep. 94 — Danay Chapel...

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2025/06/03

Welcome to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes— your go-to source for local and national cannabis news, culture, and real talk.🎙 In this episode, Aaron and Dave sit down with the powerful and inspiring Danay Chapel, aka TreeXLines, who shares her incredible journey from a life-threatening diagnosis to becoming a community builder, wellness advocate, and cannabis healer. From battling functional neurological disorder (FND) to finding strength in plant medicine, volunteering, and self-care,

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79:30

🎙️ EPISODE 93 | The Elevated News Podcast with Two...

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2025/05/28

Welcome back, Growmies! In this jam-packed episode, Aaron & Dave dive into 🔥breaking cannabis news🔥 across the nation—covering everything from legislative updates to medical insights that'll blow your high mind. 🌿💨📍IN THIS EPISODE:🧠 Deep dive into methods of cannabis ingestion and their impact🏆 Shout-outs to the community and the best YouTube comments 💬📅 Preview of the 2nd Annual Illinois Craft Showcase [Aug 16th]💸 How lack of funding is crushing small cannabis businesses⚖️ Texas

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57:34

Episode 92 – Arrests, Edibles & Apnea: From Missouri...

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2025/05/20

Welcome to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes – Aaron & Dave!In Episode 92, we break down a wild week in cannabis news, culture, and community. From major arrests in Missouri to an American basketball player facing a possible death sentence in Indonesia over edibles, this episode is packed with real talk, laughs, and life-changing insights. Plus, we explore how cannabis could help with sleep apnea in Dave’s Conditional Cannabis Corner.In This Episode:🚨 Missouri arrests prove the war

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94:14

Illinois Cannabis Sales Crash + Odor-Proof Law Debate...

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2025/05/13

Illinois cannabis sales are crashing — is the market broken or just burnt out? In this episode, Two Dope Dudes dig into the latest news from Illinois and Pennsylvania, break down the truth about odor-proof laws, and get real on how cannabis can help with general anxiety. Plus, Dave drops a powerful session in his Conditional Cannabis Corner. Spark up and stay elevated with the realest cannabis podcast in the game.💥 EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR OUR LISTENERS:• Use "SUPPORTDOPEPEOPLE" for 5% off at

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65:07

🌿 The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes Ep...

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2025/05/07

Is your cannabis baby ugly? Aaron and Dave tackle the controversial topic of "Ugly Baby Syndrome" in the cannabis world (19:06) plus the hottest headlines in weed news:- 🔥 Alarming wave of arson attacks targeting Chicago dispensaries (24:10)- ⚖️ Ohio's competing hemp regulation bills could reshape the industry (27:46)- 💸 Gavin Newsom's 26% cannabis tax hike now official in California (33:04)- 🏆 The inside story of Kentucky's most coveted medical cannabis license (39:37)- 📋

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