The Elevated News Podcast
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Dave and Aaron discuss local and national cannabis news and culture.Dave has spent over 10 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 Youtube 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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S2026E145 The Elevated News Podcast Ep 145 | TSA Cannabis Travel Update, Trulieve NYSE Listing & Michigan Tax Disaster
The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes | Episode 145This week on The Elevated News Podcast, Aaron and Dave dive into several major cannabis stories impacting consumers, patients, and the…
The Elevated News Podcast Ep 144 | Illinois Omnibus Passes, Alabama Launches & Cannabis Farming Debate
🚨 Illinois just passed the biggest cannabis overhaul in years!This week on The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, Aaron and Dave break down Illinois' newly passed cannabis omnibus bill, the…
The Elevated News Podcast Ep 143 | Jay Wills on Legacy Cannabis, Vibe & Real Craft Weed
The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes Episode 143 is here and this one goes DEEP.This week Aaron and Dave sit down with Jay Wills of Tree One Four Genetics, We talk legacy cannabis culture,…
S2026E142 The Elevated News Podcast Ep 142 | TSA Cannabis Update, Indiana Legalization & Opioid Study
The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes Episode 142 is here!This week Aaron and Dave break down major cannabis news stories including the TSA updating its cannabis policy, Indiana Republicans…
S2026E141 The Elevated News Podcast Ep 141 | Cannabis Lawsuit Chaos, Jeters Review & Psilocybin News
The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes Episode 141This week Aaron and Dave break down a major lawsuit targeting cannabis companies over alleged mental health risks, the ATF quietly updating…
The Elevated News Podcast | Missouri Cannabis Cartel?! Trump Gun Law Shift + Texas Hemp Ban BLOCKED
Is the federal government about to change gun laws for cannabis users? Is Missouri’s cannabis market being controlled behind the scenes? And why did a Texas judge just BLOCK a hemp ban?In Episode 140…
S2026E139 Illegal Weed Vending Machines Making $20K DAILY?! | Cannabis News Ep 139
The cannabis industry is sending mixed signals in 2026…Illinois leads the nation in 420 sales, retailers see massive spikes in transactions, and yet something still feels off. Is this real growth or…
Why 420 Actually SUCKS in 2026 | Illinois Sales Numbers, Rand Paul saves hemp, , 420 Exposed
The 420 Special is here and we are not holding back.Is 420 still about cannabis culture or has it turned into a corporate cash grab? We break down why 420 might actually suck now, plus the biggest…
S2026E137 The Elevated News Podcast ep 137 | Home Grow Is Taking Over While Dispensaries Struggle
Cannabis sales are dropping across multiple states including Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio… so where is the money going?In this episode of The Elevated News Podcast, we break down the latest cannabis…
S2026E136 Is Illinois Cannabis Rigged?! Final Lawsuit Heads to Court + Seed Swap Preview | ep 136
The Illinois cannabis industry is STILL dealing with lawsuits, corporate consolidation rumors, and major questions about fairness… and now the FINAL licensing lawsuit is heading to court.This week on…
S2026E135 The Cannabist Co goes bankrupt, PharmaCann closes another facility and a 24/7 drive thru!? | Ep 135
Illinois Medical cannabis sales are dropping again and the numbers are raising serious questions about the health of the market. In Episode 135 of The Elevated News Podcast, we break down the latest…
S2026E134 Illinois Cannabis Sales DROP Again | Ohio Cracks Down HARD
Illinois cannabis sales are down to start 2026 and the numbers are raising serious questions about the future of the market. At the same time, Ohio just rolled out new cannabis and hemp restrictions…
S2026E133 Evanston Wants to Tax Delta-8 for Reparations | Cannabis Industry Owes IRS Billions
Evanston, Illinois wants to tax Delta-8 hemp products and use the revenue for reparations programs. Meanwhile the cannabis industry is facing massive federal tax pressure as MSOs rack up billions in…
S2026E132 Cannabis Dealer Gets 16 Years While Legal Weed Expands | Alabama Medical Rollout + Tax Revolts
Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes. Dave is back and we are diving into another week of cannabis news, culture, and commentary from the Midwest and beyond.This episode…
S2026E131 Illinois Cannabis Omnibus Returns, Hemp Crackdown Brewing, and Supreme Court Gun Fight
Illinois marijuana reform is back on the table. Four new bills have moved to the Senate Cannabis Subcommittee, including two omnibus cannabis bills and two conflicting hemp regulation bills. Is this…
S2026E130 The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes Guest cohost Cole Preston of The Cole Memo ep 130
The cannabis industry just got more interesting.Illinois retailers sold a RECORD number of cannabis products in 2025, yet revenue dropped by nearly $200 million. What is really happening behind the…
S2026E129 The Middle Ground on Weed: Dr. Amanda Reiman on Legalization, Harms & Big Cannabis
Is cannabis medicine, wellness, recreation… or all three?In Episode 129 of The Elevated News Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Amanda Reiman, PhD, MSW, cannabis researcher, policy expert, former Drug…
S2026E128 Winter Blues, THC Booze & Big Cannabis Moves
Winter blues, cannabis truths, and a BIG shift happening in the industry 👀🌿 This episode is a real one — from mental health and seasonal burnout to major moves in the cannabis market that could…
S2026E127 Cannabis Sales Records,Remediation & Fungal Risks, Gun Rights Shift & Market Math | Elevated News Ep 127
Cannabis sales are breaking records across the country, but the real story is what is happening underneath the surface.In this episode of The Elevated News Podcast, Two Dope Dudes break down fresh…
S2026E126 New Cannabis Reform Bills, $20M License Fees, and Why THC Math Is Broken | Ep 126
New cannabis reform bills are already being introduced in Illinois, Virginia is debating a $20 million adult-use conversion fee, and researchers claim they’ve created a standard way to measure…
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