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🔥 ILLINOIS CANNABIS SALES DROPPING? Michigan's BOLD Move | Elevated News Podcast #89 🔥

Breaking cannabis news! Illinois sales trail previous years for the FIRST TIME while Michigan fights back with aggressive tactics! Plus, Dave reveals a revolutionary approach to managing Crohn's, IBS, and other digestive conditions that mainstream medicine won't discuss!

💚 "Consistency with CBD... is a godsend" - Dave reveals the delivery method that's giving Crohn's and IBS patients IMMEDIATE relief when nothing else worked!

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In this episode of The Elevated News, Dave and Aaron break down the biggest cannabis industry stories of the week, including:

• Major lawsuits against Metric cannabis tracking affecting state markets

• Michigan's recall of 1,100 joints containing untested additives

• Kentucky auditor's investigation of the state's medical cannabis program

• Our 4/20 celebration highlights and disc golf tournament updates

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Our conversation starts with 4/20 celebration recaps and Gavin Rathbun's impressive 4th place finish at KCWO before diving into this week's major cannabis headlines. We explore the impl...

Join Aaron & Dave (The Two Dope Dudes) as they break down the shocking decline in Illinois cannabis sales and the game-changing SB42 bill that could affect how you can legally transport cannabis if it passes the house. Plus, deep dive into medical marijuana benefits for chronic pain and inflammation, especially for fibromyalgia patients in Dave's conditional cannabis corner segment.

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00:00 - Intro

00:58 - Checking in and Bicycle Day!

04:36 - Dave talks about tolerance after last year's tolerance break

09:23 - THC is boring

23:04 - Growcast Cul...

Join hosts Aaron and Dave as they welcome Jason Brown, founding publisher of Illinois News Joint, who reveals his groundbreaking cannabis education endowment fund with Southern Illinois University! Learn how you can support this important initiative while getting the latest cannabis updates from one of Illinois' most respected industry voices.

🌿 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

Jason Brown discusses his new endowment fund supporting cannabis education and research. Find out how your contribution can make a difference in advancing cannabis knowledge and advocacy.

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Join Aaron and Dave on the Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, featuring a special guest, Z from Bonsai Bakery. This episode delves into the fascinating world of Cannabonsai—growing miniature cannabis plants for ornamental purposes. Z discusses his journey from music and tech industries to becoming a Cannabonsai expert. The episode covers the market potential, cultivation methods, and community aspects of growing ornamental cannabis. Learn how this unique practice is making cannabis more accessible and approachable to a wider audience.

They delve into the unique process of cultivating miniature cannabis plants, the im...

🌿 BREAKING CANNABIS NEWS ALERT! 🔥 The Two Dope Dudes Unpack the WILDEST Cannabis Stories of the Week! 🚨

In this explosive episode of The Elevated News Podcast, we're diving deep into the cannabis landscape that's changing faster than you can say "pass the joint"! 

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• 00:00:58 - Catching Up

• 00:03:22 - Plugs and Promo Codes

• 00:04:35 - YouTube Comments

• 00:07:07 - Elgin, IL Drops the HAMMER: Delta-8 and Delta-9 Ban Explained

• 00:13:58 - Texas Senate Showdown: Hemp THC Products Face Potential Extinction

• 00:36:01 - Medical vs. Recreational Drama: T...

Join us for critical updates on the latest cannabis industry developments! In this episode, we cover:

▶️ 00:20:46 - PharmaCann's Financial Troubles: Breaking down the company's default on rent payments

▶️ 00:25:19 - Illinois License Management: The complex world of management groups juggling multiple cannabis licenses

▶️ 00:36:10 - Medical Cannabis Market Challenges: Analyzing Illinois' continued slump in medical sales

▶️ 00:38:23 - Michigan Market Contraction: February's decline in cannabis sales and what it means

▶️ 00:44:46 - FDA Regulatory Action: Recent warning letter regarding injectable CBD products

▶️ 00:49:17 - Patient Rights Legislation: The important bill aiming to protect m...

Join us for a deep dive into the latest cannabis industry news and developments! In this episode, we cover:

▶️ 12:38 - Illinois Hemp Program's 2025 Summit Announcement: What to expect from this groundbreaking event

▶️ 15:23 - Record-Breaking Illinois Cannabis Sales: Analyzing the highest numbers since legalization

▶️ 32:27 - Ayr Wellness Divesting Illinois Assets: The strategy behind selling 4 cannabis stores

▶️ 38:13 - Ohio's New Hemp Regulations: The push to control intoxicating hemp products

▶️ 49:04 - Know Your Terpenes: Spotlight on Sabinene and its unique effects

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Join the #TwoDopeDudes for this week's insightful discussion on #cannabisnews and #cannabisculture.

Join the Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes as they sit down with special guest Mr. CBD Chicago LIVE at The HoneyComb Hideout in Addison,IL Mr. CBD Chicago shares his expertise on the Illinois hemp and cannabis scene, and we discuss the importance of canna advocacy and cannabis activism. Tune in for a fun and informative conversation that's all about supporting dope people.. The Elevated News Podcast is your go-to source for cannabis updates, news, and more.

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Join the #TwoDopeDudes for this week's insightful discussion on #cannabisnews and #cannabisculture.

In this episode, we welcome special guests Nathan, Dipesh, and Maddie from the Illinois Cannabis Consumption Association (ICCA). As representatives of this dedicated 501(c)4 non-profit, they share their work on SB1772 & HB3061 - important cannabis legislation currently moving through the Illinois House and Senate during the 2025 session.

Learn about their advocacy efforts and discover practical ways you can support cannabis policy reform in Illinois:

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The #Twodopedudes are back bringing you the latest in this week's #cannabisnews and #cannabisculture .

The Dudes talk about Verano insider trading, a new Illinois bill that would create on site consumption laws, another bill that addresses and expands plant limits for medical users and increases patients for caregivers and finally, a proposes wholesale tax in Michigan that is sure to increase prices for consumers.

This week on "Know your Terpenes with Dave" we go over #Valencene

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The Dudes talk about Illinois monthly cannabis sales numbers, 2024 recreational sales, Breaking down the double speak of JB Pritzker and remediation talk in the community. 

This week on "Know your Terpenes with Dave" we go over #Camphene

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The Dudes talk about a class action lawsuit involving Illinois cannabis companies alleging they are exceeding THC limits, new bills introduced to the house and some old ones too!

This week on "Know your Terpenes with Dave" we go over #Geraniol

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Join the Two Dope Dudes for an illuminating episode on the latest developments in cannabis news and culture. This week features special guest Alexander Mallek, an accomplished chemist with extensive experience in both Illinois' regulated cannabis and hemp markets, sharing his expert insights and industry knowledge.

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Join the Two Dope Dudes for an illuminating episode on the latest developments in cannabis news and culture. This week features special guest Alexander Mallek, an accomplished chemist with extensive experience in both Illinois' regulated cannabis and hemp markets, sharing his expert insights and industry knowledge.

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The #Twodopedudes are back bringing you the latest in this week's #cannabisnews and #cannabisculture .

The Dudes bring you some news about a Mars/Wrigley follow up lawsuit against Terphogz and the use of Zkittles and Skittles names in the canna industry. 

This week on "Know your Terpenes with Dave" we go over #Eucalyptol

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The #Twodopedudes are back bringing you the latest in this week's #cannabisnews and #cannabisculture .

The Dudes recap Illinois Cannabis numbers for all of 2024 and the 4 new qualifying conditions added by IDPH for the Compassionate use of Medical Cannabis program.

The dudes also talk about GTI/RISE at the Salt shed selling Hemp derived Delta9 thc.

This week on "Know your Terpenes with Dave" we go over #Pinene

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The #Twodopedudes are back bringing you the latest in this week's #cannabisnews and #cannabisculture .

The Dudes recap the Final LilBean Farmers Market they attended on Sunday and give thanks to the community. The Dudes also invite you to Hemp Lobby day in Springfield,Il on Jan 4th, 2025 with IllinoisHGA.com (Illinois Hemp Growers Association) and run through the fact sheet for HB5903.

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The Dudes get to the news and talk about 100+ Cannabis DUI convictions being reviewed because of flawed testing by U of I drug lab, Gov Pritzker...

The #Twodopedudes are back bringing you the latest in this week's #cannabisnews and #cannabisculture .

The Dudes recap Illinois Recreational and Medical sales numbers and discuss the recent Illinois Supreme court ruling and FINALLY, they go over lists of stoner holiday goodies you can get for the stoner in your life this holiday season.

This week on "Know your Terpenes with Dave" we go over #Beta-Caryophyllene

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The #Twodopedudes are back bringing you the latest in this week's #cannabisnews and #cannabisculture .

The Dudes recap Black Friday, talk about Illinois backtracking on hemp definition, Michigan surpassing ten BILLION in sales, and exactly what Illinois has and hasn't done for medical patients since rec passed.

This week on "Know your Terpenes with Dave" we go over #Limonene

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The #Twodopedudes are back bringing you the latest in this week's #cannabisnews and #cannabisculture .

The Dudes are joined by Charlie from the Lil Bean farmers markets and Lil Bean Grow shop and he has an announcement you don't want to miss and he also clues us in about what's in store for future famers markets.

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The #Twodopedudes are back bringing you the latest in this week's #cannabisnews and #cannabisculture .

The Dudes recap the Herban Legends cup by High Focus Media, talk about changes to the show moving forward, go over the still dropping Illinois Medical cannabis numbers and talk about the most common reasons for using medical cannabis. 

This week on "Know your Terpenes with Dave" we go over #Myrcene

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The #Twodopedudes are back bringing you the latest in this week's #cannabisnews and #cannabisculture .

The Dudes talk about Illinois #bestingrass.io event, who won and what products to look forward to coming out soon! Aaron talks #Buildasoildays and Kris from #Cropculturebox winning 2nd place in flower.

PLUS!

A Civil rights complaint against the state by 7 License holders!!!!

Illinois appoints new Chair and Vice-Chair to MCAB and how this will effect medical canna patients, #Ohiocannabis numbers and competing hemp bills introduced to legislators in Illinois. 

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The #Twodopedudes are back bringing you the latest in this week's #cannabisnews and #cannabisculture .

The Dudes talk about the 2nd annual GOAT cup and Aaron taking second in the procut category and are hungry to discuss a #Wisconsin pizza shop accused of selling #weed pizzas. They discuss a new study about the chronic being great for chronic nerve pain .  

This week on "Know your cannabinoids with Dave" we go over #thcareview 

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The #Twodopedudes are back bringing you the latest in this week's #cannabisnews and #cannabisculture .

The Dudes talk about the latest Illinois recreational use canna sales numbers and boy are they dismal! The Dudes also discuss a report from #Illinois officials blaming "illicit" sales and #Thca for eating into their profits. Finally, they talk about the #army banning #delta8 for its soldiers.

Dave talks about #cbdc in this weeks "Know you Cannabinoids with Dave"

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The Two Dope Dudes are back bringing you the latest in this week's cannabis news and cannabis culture .

The Dudes talk about a second notice for Illinois Industrial Hemp Act amendments, Illinois releases Cannabis report FY2024 and how FECO oil can help heal skin wounds according to a new study.

Dave talks about #CBDG in this weeks "Know you Cannabinoids with Dave"

State of Illinois ANNUAL CANNABIS REPORT 2024: https://cannabis.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/cannabis/documents/media/reports-and-public-presentations/Compiled%20Cannabis%20Annual%20Report%202024%20(1).pdf

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The #Twodopedudes are back bringing you the latest in this week's #cannabisnews and #cannabisculture .

The Dudes bring you the latest Illinois medical canna sales numbers and boy are they dismal! The dudes also touch on Canna Equity Illinois coalition, the fall veto session and what may or may not get done and why the DOJ says a #pennsylvania state prosecutor, who is a licensed medical user can't own guns.

Dave talks about #THCV in this weeks "Know you Cannabinoids with Dave"

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The #Twodopedudes are back bringing you the latest in this weeks #cannabisnews and #cannabisculture .

The Dudes talk about the Illinois Disparity study and why many businesses have yet to become operational, Senator Rand Paul introducing the H.E.M.P. act, which would increase the THC cap to 1%, CBD-Rich Hemp as an effective insecticide for mosquitos and OHIO has a 10% tax on non medical purchases in their rec market??? 

Dave talks about CBN in this weeks "Know you Cannabinoids with Dave"

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The Dudes are back this week bringing you the latest in local and national #cannabisnews and culture!

The Dudes talk about Illinois recreational cannabis sales numbers, Missouri issuing another recall on cannabis products and the Illinois Supreme Court ruling about the odor of burnt cannabis and what this means when you get pulled over.

Dave explains CBD in this weeks "Know you cannabinoids with Dave"

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The Dudes are back this week bringing you the latest in local and national #cannabisnews and culture!

The Dudes talk about #Volkswagen starting to use #hemp in their cars, a court ruling that #THC-O is defined as legal hemp under federal rules and the state of Missouri raiding a VFW post on 9/11 over legal hemp drinks.

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Dave and Aaron are bringing you the latest in #cannabisnews this week discussing the lingering low sales of #medical cannabis in #illinois for the third month in a row, and talk about updated tax rates. Dave is really excited to talk about the study reported on #MarijuanaMoment about using CBD suppositories to improve menstrual pain and to lesson the use of pain killers.

The Dudes also come up with a new show segment and they want your input on it, so be sure to listen and comment!

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Aaron and Dave are here to bring you the latest in canna news and culture and we're laboring on Labor day! The dudes talk about #homedepot no longer requiring drug tests, unconstitutional gun bans and we bring you an update from @ChillinoisPodcast about outdoor cultivation in Illinois.

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Aaron and Dave, the #twodopedudes are back this week discussing the latest local and national #cannabis #news and #culture. They are discussing the "most effective" way to manage symptoms of endrometriosis according to a new study, Anti aging effects in mice and Alabama's delayed medical program. The Dudes also talk about the DEA delaying rescheduling. 

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Aaron and Dave are back talking about the latest canna news updates. They go over the latest July Medical sales numbers for the Illinois Market, The Illinois Governor awarding 5.5 million in forgivable loans, a dispensary that wants to be the first with a drive thru and how California is empowering its population with Farmers Markets.

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Aaron and Dave are back this week with more Canna-News for you! The Dudes talk about legalization in Ohio and missing money in Massachusetts.

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Two Dope Dudes, Bringing you the news! The dudes discuss recent articles about uncertainty and profitability in the Legal Cannabis MArket.

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Aaron and Dave, The Two Dope Dudes are back with another episode! The Dudes talk about Illinois Medical and recreational cannabis $ numbers and go over the CROO disparity study and why Illinois says they have the most equitable cannnabis program in the nation.

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🎉 Celebrating one year of podcasting! The Two Dope Dudes reflect on their journey, discussing the importance of community, education, and authenticity in the cannabis industry.

Key Highlights:

• Miles event success: Full house, attendees from multiple states

• Little Bean Farmers Market event: Over 300 attendees

• Discussion on organic vs. non-organic cannabis

• Importance of proper cannabis education and terminology

• Challenges in the licensed cannabis industry

• The need for federal-level changes in cannabis regulation

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1. Rep. Ford's plans for the 2...

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In this landmark 51st episode, Aaron and Dave celebrate nearly a year of podcasting, reflecting on their growth from audio-only to video content and expanding viewership. The dudes discuss recent developments in the cannabis industry, focusing on legislation and cultural shifts.

Highlights:

1. Home cultivation rules in New York: The hosts praise New York's progressive stance, allowing adults over 21 to grow up to six plants at home (three mature, three immature). They highlight the state's forward-thinking approach, including protections for renters and guidelines for odor control.

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The #TwoDopeDudes , Aaron and Dave, kick off the podcast discussing tolerance breaks, medical cannabis cards, and the importance of journaling your cannabis experiences. They emphasize the therapeutic benefits of growing your own #cannabis 🌱 and advocate for responsible consumption. 

The Dudes talk about how to find the best Cannabis strains near you. Dave talks about what you can do when visiting your local dispensary .

Diving into cannabis news, they break down the stalled Illinois cannabis omnibus bill and the lobbying efforts by Green Thumb Industries (GTI) that prevented medical patients from shopping at any...