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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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The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes ep 123...

The Elevated News Podcast ·

2025/12/30

The cannabis industry is under pressure heading into 2026 🌱In episode 123 of The Elevated News Podcast, Two Dope Dudes break down the mounting regulatory, economic, and political pressure reshaping cannabis and hemp across the United States.This episode focuses on the growing strain between access and control. States are tightening hemp rules, reworking cannabis frameworks, and in some cases openly questioning adult use markets. What started as legalization is evolving into layered regulation,

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69:30

The Elevated News ep 122 | Rescheduling, Warrantless...

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2025/12/23

Cannabis rescheduling is finally moving forward, but what does it actually mean for patients, homegrowers, and the industry?In this episode of The Elevated News Podcast, Two Dope Dudes break down the federal executive order to reschedule marijuana, what Schedule 3 really changes, and why Illinois regulators are quietly expanding enforcement powers at the same time. From dispensary distance rules to warrantless seizures, this episode is packed with facts, context, and real talk you are not hearing

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76:22

Supreme Court Rejects Cannabis Case, Illinois Rule...

The Elevated News Podcast ·

2025/12/16

The cannabis hype cycle is back and this time it is rescheduling. In Episode 121 of The Elevated News Podcast, Two Dope Dudes break down what cannabis rescheduling actually means, why it is not the silver bullet many think it is, and what really matters for patients, operators, and consumers.We cover major Illinois cannabis updates, a key U.S. Supreme Court decision rejecting a marijuana industry challenge, and major medical marijuana expansion news from Alabama and the South. Plus, Dave dives deep

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Episode 120: Chicago Targets Hemp, PharmaCann...

The Elevated News Podcast ·

2025/12/09

Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, your source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and community. In this episode we cover a packed week of headlines and take a deep dive into the growing mental health crisis in America.Chicago considers an early ban on hemp products months before the federal deadline. PharmaCann and 4Front default on rent again and face possible eviction. The Illinois Department of Public Health proposes new medical cannabis conditions. Texas expands its

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72:51

Ohio Drops a 1 A.M. Cannabis Bomb and We Share the...

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2025/11/25

The Two Dope Dudes are back with a loaded Thanksgiving week episode packed with Midwest cannabis news, real talk about the industry, and a whole lot of community love. From Ohio’s overnight cannabis and hemp overhaul to Illinois sales falling short for reparations funding, this one digs deep with insight, honesty, and humor. We break down the headlines, read your YouTube comments, talk DJ Short Blueberry genetics, and share our top five ways to survive family time during the holidays.We are YOUR

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67:33

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

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2025/11/18

Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes - YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more! 🌱🔥Today’s episode is a heavy hitter: Illinois sales plummet, the feds tighten their grip, hemp faces a nationwide ban, and federal prosecutors are gearing up for a new wave of enforcement. Buckle up, this one matters.We’re breaking down:✔️ Illinois cannabis sales dropping 20–30%, even as items sold go up✔️ The new FEDERAL ban on intoxicating hemp products✔️ DOJ scrapping

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🎙️ Episode 117 – “Snow, Smoke & Sanity: Midwest...

The Elevated News Podcast ·

2025/11/11

The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes We are YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more! 🌿This week, Aaron and Dave brave the early snow to bring you a packed episode full of laughs, insight, and real Midwest cannabis talk. From disc golf drama to Michigan’s latest weed law controversy, the dudes keep it elevated — and keep it real.They’re also spotlighting The Cannabis Bible by Macho Grams (Support Dope People!), breaking down new federal sentencing reforms, and sharing why

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58:08

Inside Herban Legends Cup 3: Illinois’ Premier...

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2025/11/06

It’s that time again! The Herban Legends Cup is back for its third year — and we’ve got the founders Danny Gonzalez and Maddie Scanlon in the studio to talk about what’s new for 2025, the judging process, and how they’re building Illinois’ strongest homegrow community.From legacy roots to lab-tested quality, this is a deep dive into how cannabis competitions are evolving — and why Herban Legends Cup has become the event for growers, judges, and connoisseurs across the Midwest.Key Links:Herban

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66:38

Rand Paul Fights to Save Hemp + New Illinois Taxes &...

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2025/11/04

Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes 🌿 Your Midwest source for cannabis news, culture, and conversation. In Ep. 116, Aaron and Dave break down the latest wave of legislation shaking up the cannabis world ... from Illinois tax hikes and background check changes to Senator Rand Paul’s fight to stop a federal hemp ban.We also talk about Michigan’s booming scene, crazy dispensary density, the upcoming Herban Legends 3 Cup, and Dave’s heartfelt Conditional Cannabis Corner on how

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60:58

How Sundrenched Farm Hit 6 Figures with Solventless...

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2025/10/28

Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, your weekly dose of Midwest cannabis news, culture, and conversation.This week, we sit down with Mason Lopez, founder of Sundrenched Farm, to talk about how his family-run hemp company hit six figures using regenerative farming and solventless extraction. Mason shares his journey from health struggles to building a sustainable, closed-loop farm — plus how he’s bringing solventless drinks, tinctures, and CBD products to the mainstream.If

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73:58

Illinois Cannabis Sales CRASH to 2nd Worst Month -...

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2025/10/21

Cannabis sales are sliding across the Midwest and we're breaking down ALL the numbers! Illinois hits 2nd worst month of 2025, Missouri struggles, but one state is absolutely DOMINATING. Plus: Ohio just passed a GAME-CHANGING marijuana DUI law that could protect innocent drivers, and we found the coolest hemp maze with disc golf in Minnesota!We are YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news and culture and more!IN THIS EPISODE:Illinois cannabis market decline and what it means for consumersOhio's

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Episode 113 – Illinois Bust, Ohio Hemp Ban and Target...

The Elevated News Podcast ·

2025/10/14

We are YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news and culture and more!In this episode, the Two Dope Dudes break down a 20lb cannabis bust in Illinois, Ohio’s sudden 90-day ban on hemp THC drinks and Delta-8 products, and the wild news that Target is now quietly selling THC beverages in select Minnesota stores. We also look at the crash in medical cannabis patient satisfaction after legalization and what that means for the future of access. PLUS Dave’s Conditional Cannabis Corner dives into using CBD,

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🎧 The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes —...

The Elevated News Podcast ·

2025/10/07

🔥 Trump Pushes CBD | Texas THC Ban | Chronic Pain & Cannabis TruthsIs Trump about to make CBD part of senior healthcare? 👀 Aaron & Dave break down the Commonwealth Project video he shared, the new Texas rules banning hemp THC for people under 21, and how medical cannabis is helping chronic-pain patients ditch opioids 💊💚Plus: 🌿 Illinois “large-scale” grow bust (163 plants 😅) 💬 Your YouTube comments answered live 🎶 World Premiere of Macho Grams – “Wise Words” 🧠 Dave’s Conditional

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Ep 111 – Cannabis Truths They Don’t Tell You in...

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2025/09/30

We are YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news and culture and more!Episode 111 of The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes brings on special guest Kim Brady of Elevated Advice. Kim pulls back the curtain on cannabis education — from the WORST advice she’s heard in dispensaries to the myths that still trip up even experienced users. We break down THC obsession, misconceptions around medical vs. recreational use, and what the future of cannabis outreach could look like over the next five years.🎧

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63:59

Minnesota Launches Recreational Cannabis!|THC Drinks...

The Elevated News Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Support the Show – Affiliate Links:BuildASoil: https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople – Use code “SupportDopePeople” for 5% OFFThe Green Gro: https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra – Use code “TwoDopeDudes” at checkout for 5% OFFWelcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes – YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more!In Episode 110, we cover some of the biggest stories in the cannabis world right now:Minnesota officially launches recreational

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

The Elevated News Podcast ·

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

The Elevated News Podcast ·

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

The Elevated News Podcast ·

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

The Elevated News Podcast ·

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

The Elevated News Podcast ·

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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