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Cannabis Conundrum: Blaming China and the Looming Hemp Crackdown

In this week's episode of the number one cannabis policy and business podcast on YouTube, the hosts dive into the doom and gloom surrounding the cannabis industry. They discuss a series of unfortunate events, including the Department of Justice withdrawing proposed rules related to marijuana and hemp, potential lawsuits arising from the Texas hemp executive order, and the role of Chinese transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) in the illicit cannabis market. The conversation also touches on the rescheduling of cannabis, the latest enforcement actions by the FDA, and the potential impact on the burgeoning THC beverage market. The hosts emphasize the need for proper regulation to avoid a chaotic market and the involvement of organized crime. Special segments include discussions on prominent strains like Hindu Kush and the ever-controversial hemp loophole.

00:00 LEGALIZATION MELTDOWN_ Congress Moves_ DEA Blocks_ China Blamed!!
00:02 Introduction and Welcome
01:58 DOJ Withdraws Proposed Rules
04:38 House GOP Blocks Cannabis Rescheduling
07:32 FDA Seizes $86.5M in Illegal E-Cigarettes
10:56 Homeland Security Targets Chinese Cannabis Businesses
28:52 Texas Hemp Executive Order Discussion
39:51 Name That Strain Game Segment
48:28 Missouri Cannabis Reform Updates
55:02 Nebraska Cannabis Program Limitations
57:42 Final Thoughts and Wrap-up

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