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Michigan just handed cannabis consumers one of the biggest legal wins we've seen in years.

This week we're breaking down the Michigan Supreme Court ruling that says the smell of cannabis alone is no longer enough for police to search your vehicle. We also discuss the disturbing discovery of a hidden camera inside a Curaleaf dispensary restroom in Illinois, an Indiana marijuana trafficking case, Vermont expanding legal possession limits, and what these stories mean for consumers across the Midwest.

This week's My Bud Jon Battle of the Grams features products from Flora, Nature's Grace, Ozone, and Caviar, with one surprising upset that nobody expected.

Then Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner takes a different direction. We talk about anxiety, doom scrolling, unplugging from social media, getting back into nature, and why cannabis can be much more than just medicine.

If you enjoy honest cannabis news without the corporate spin, you're in the right place.

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NEWS STORIES DISCUSSED

• Hidden camera found inside Curaleaf dispensary restroom

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/hidden-camera-curaleaf-worth-dispensary/

• Michigan Supreme Court rules marijuana odor alone no longer justifies vehicle searches

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/michigan-supreme-court-rules-marijuana-smell-alone-no-longer-justifies-vehicle-searches/

• Indiana traffic stop involving Michigan cannabis purchase

https://www.wndu.com/

• Vermont doubles legal marijuana possession limit

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/new-vermont-law-doubling-legal-marijuana-possession-limit-will-help-combat-illicit-market-top-regulator-says/

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Welcome back to Episode 150 of The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes!

This week Aaron and Dave return from vacation to break down the latest cannabis news from Illinois and across the country.

This week's stories include Illinois cannabis sales, Michigan market comparisons, cannabis seed sales in Illinois, new comments from state agencies, and a newly introduced federal legalization bill in the U.S. Senate.

🌿 This week's My Bud Jon review covers:

• Nature's Grace Nimbus Snacks Cured Batter

• Beezle Mad Fruit Live Rosin

Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner takes a deep dive into cannabis and cancer, discussing symptom relief, current research surrounding cannabinoids like CBD and CBG, apoptosis, and why more scientific research is desperately needed.

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NEWS ARTICLES DISCUSSED

➡️ Illinois sees slight uptick in out-of-state cannabis sales

https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/illinois-sees-slight-uptick-in-out-of-state-cannabis-sales/

➡️ Michigan Cannabis Sales Reports

➡️ Illinois Officials Respond to Questions About Cannabis Seed Sales

https://thecolememo.com/2026/07/14/seedzcanbesold/

➡️ Senate Democrats File Bill To Fully Legalize Marijuana Under Federal Law

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/senate-democrats-file-bill-to-fully-legalize-marijuana-under-federal-law-as-trump-moves-to-merely-reclassify-it/

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🎙️ The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes | Episode 149

We are YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news and culture and more!

This week Aaron and Dave break down major cannabis and hemp developments across the country, including Virginia's new adult-use cannabis sales framework, Kentucky's latest restrictions on medical cannabis purchases, and Illinois' new Hemp Act implementation guidance.

We also dive into the ongoing conversation around cannabis quality, cultivation practices, market trends, and consumer experiences. Plus, My Bud Jon returns with another review and discussion that cannabis enthusiasts won't want to miss.

🔥 Topics Covered:

✅ Virginia's new cannabis and hemp laws

✅ Kentucky medical cannabis purchasing restrictions

✅ Illinois Hemp Act informational bulletin

✅ Hemp-derived cannabinoid regulation

✅ Cannabis market trends

✅ Consumer access and regulatory changes

✅ My Bud Jon product reviews

✅ Industry insights and commentary

📰 NEWS SOURCES DISCUSSED

Virginia Marijuana & Hemp Law Changes

https://www.wavy.com/marijuana-in-virginia/virginias-new-marijuana-and-hemp-laws-everything-you-need-to-know/

Kentucky Medical Cannabis Purchase Restrictions

https://www.wvxu.org/local-news/2026-07-05/new-change-limits-where-kentucky-medical-cannabis-cardholders-can-purchase

Illinois Hemp Act Bulletin

https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/idoa-releases-informational-bulletin-for-new-illinois-hemp-act/

Metrc Tag Contamination Discussion

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeff-nordahl-431420275_public-service-announcement-metrc-tags-activity-7475787969006551041-Qook

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This week Aaron and Dave celebrate THREE YEARS of The Elevated News Podcast while breaking down some of the biggest cannabis stories affecting Illinois and the Midwest.

🚨 Illinois cannabis sales continue trending downward

🚨 Hundreds of Ascend workers walk off the job

🚨 New Illinois cannabis law changes are officially taking effect

🚨 Minnesota releases new medical cannabis patient outcome data

🚨 My Bud Jon reviews Midweek Friday products and declares war on shake

The guys take a hard look at Illinois cannabis sales numbers, discuss why out-of-state sales are falling, explain how SB3222 changes possession limits, drive-thru dispensaries, seeds, security requirements, and medical access, and debate what the future of the Illinois market could look like.

Plus Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner tackles a question every patient should ask:

Can cannabis help improve quality of life no matter what condition you're facing?

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⏰ CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro & 3 Year Anniversary

01:18 Streamyard Problems and Round Two

02:00 Disc Golf Discussion

09:24 My Bud Jon Review Begins

10:06 Midweek Friday Big Perm Shake Review

13:18 Peach Berry Pear Disposable Review

15:23 Why Shake Is a Bad Value

19:50 YouTube Comments & Community Shoutouts

23:44 Live Chat Recognition

24:54 Podcast Plugs & Dr. Dabber

26:48 Ascend Wellness Labor Strike

30:12 Illinois Cannabis Sales Numbers Breakdown

35:58 Why Out-of-State Sales Are Falling

41:50 Illinois SB3222 Changes Explained

50:58 Seeds, Home Grow & Enforcement Discussion

54:10 Medical Dispensary Changes

55:31 Minnesota Medical Cannabis Study

57:05 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner

57:45 Can Cannabis Improve Quality of Life?

01:06:50 Three Years of The Elevated News Podcast

01:08:52 Final Thoughts & Outro

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🚨 The Elevated News Podcast Episode 147 is here!

This week Aaron and Dave break down a HUGE week for cannabis news as the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously sides with a cannabis consumer in a major Second Amendment case, potentially changing the future of cannabis and firearm rights across America.

We also discuss the upcoming DEA marijuana rescheduling hearings beginning June 29th, why only opponents of cannabis reform were selected to participate, and what this could mean for the future of federal cannabis policy.

Plus:

🔥 Illinois cannabis market concerns

🔥 Grown Rogue restarting operations at the former PharmaCann facility in Dwight

🔥 DEA Schedule III updates

🔥 Cannabis and firearm ownership

🔥 New cannabis terpene research from the University of Arizona

🔥 My Bud Jon reviews Sin City gummies and Journeyman infused beverages

🔥 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner explores breakthrough pain research involving cannabis-derived terpenes

If you're interested in cannabis news, legalization, cannabis policy, Illinois cannabis, medical cannabis, home grow, cannabis science, terpene research, and the future of federal reform, this episode is for you.

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Would moving cannabis to Schedule III be enough, or should it be removed from the Controlled Substances Act entirely?

⏰ CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:00 Summer Solstice, Disc Golf & Garden Updates

08:38 My Bud Jon Review: Sin City Gummies

11:35 Journeyman THC Drinks Review

16:54 Podcast Plugs & Community Updates

20:57 YouTube Comments & Community Shoutouts

26:21 Grown Rogue Restarts Dwight Cultivation Facility

31:38 Supreme Court Rules on Cannabis Users & Gun Rights

40:18 DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Hearings Begin June 29

49:40 Illinois Cannabis Market Discussion & Parabola Report Mention

50:30 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner

50:45 New Cannabis Terpene Research Shows Pain Relief Without the High

58:18 Outro

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🚨 Illinois just signed one of the biggest cannabis reform packages since legalization and we're breaking down what it REALLY means.

This week Aaron and Dave dive deep into Illinois SB3222 and the massive omnibus cannabis and hemp legislation signed by Governor JB Pritzker. We cover the new possession limits, drive-thru dispensaries, curbside pickup, telehealth certifications, medical cannabis changes, hemp regulations, ownership transparency requirements and why some people believe Illinois continues to favor corporate operators over small businesses.

We also discuss a Michigan cultivation facility being marketed as an AI data center, declining medical cannabis sales in Illinois, Ivy Hall ownership controversy, and another great My Bud Jon review featuring Mile High Melts by Redemption Botanicals rosin.

Plus Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner tackles one of the most common reasons people consume cannabis: anxiety relief.

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⏰ CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:00 Welcome to The Elevated News Podcast

02:55 UFC Upsets, Gaethje vs Topuria Discussion

07:23 Disc Golf & Weekend Recap

10:46 My Bud Jon Review: Mile High Melts Premium vs Regular Rosin

22:40 Dr. Dabber Discount & Sponsor Mentions

25:23 YouTube Comments & Community Shoutouts

27:52 Michigan Cannabis Market Trouble Begins

30:19 $20 Million Michigan Grow Facility Becoming AI Data Center?

42:01 Illinois Medical Cannabis Sales Continue to Stall

46:23 Ivy Hall Ownership Controversy & Cannabis Licensing Discussion

52:14 Illinois SB3222 Signed Into Law

54:45 New Cannabis Possession Limits Explained

57:19 Drive-Thru Dispensaries & Vehicle Transport Rules

01:02:26 Telehealth Medical Cannabis Certifications

01:05:00 Ownership Disclosure & Anti-Competitive Provisions

01:12:53 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner

01:14:10 Cannabis and Anxiety Relief

01:16:07 Best Terpenes for Anxiety: Linalool, CBD & More

01:24:08 Final Thoughts & Outro

📰 ARTICLES & SOURCES DISCUSSED

The Cole Memo SB3222 Breakdown

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The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes | Episode 145

This week on The Elevated News Podcast, Aaron and Dave dive into several major cannabis stories impacting consumers, patients, and the cannabis industry.

We kick things off with My Bud Jon's review of Ozone's Mandarin Z flower and the Dr. Dabber Ghost 2 portable concentrate vaporizer. Jon breaks down flavor, effects, performance, and whether these products are worth your hard-earned dollars.

Then we jump into Illinois cannabis enforcement after a man was arrested on a CTA train while rolling a cannabis cigar. The discussion evolves into a broader conversation about cannabis enforcement, regulation, home grow rights, and whether states are still treating cannabis consumers fairly.

Next, we head to Michigan, where a new marijuana wholesale tax is generating far less revenue than lawmakers projected. Aaron and Dave break down the numbers, discuss the realities of cannabis taxation, and explain why politicians may have dramatically overestimated expected revenue.

The conversation then shifts to Wall Street as Trulieve becomes the first major U.S. cannabis operator approved to uplist to the New York Stock Exchange. Is this a historic moment for the cannabis industry? Should cannabis consumers consider investing in cannabis stocks? Aaron and Dave share their thoughts.

We also discuss updated TSA guidance regarding medical marijuana and air travel. What can patients legally bring while flying, and what should travelers know before heading to the airport?

In Dave's Corner, we take a deeper look at PTSD, trauma, CBD, THC, and how cannabis may help patients better manage stress responses. Dave shares insights from years of working with medical cannabis patients and explains why consistent CBD use may be one of the most overlooked tools available.

Topics Covered:

• Ozone Mandarin Z Review

• Dr. Dabber Ghost 2 Review

• Illinois Cannabis Enforcement

• CTA Cannabis Arrest Discussion

• Michigan Marijuana Tax Revenue Shortfall

• Cannabis Taxation and Regulation

• Trulieve NYSE Uplisting

• Cannabis Investing Discussion

• TSA Medical Marijuana Travel Guidance

• PTSD and Cannabis

• CBD for Stress Management

• Cannabis Community Updates

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🚨 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 doubling of possession limits, changes impacting hemp operators, medical cannabis access improvements, and what it all means for consumers and businesses.

We also discuss Alabama finally opening its first medical cannabis dispensary after years of delays, whether regenerative farming is the future of cannabis cultivation, and why Dave believes ALL cannabis use can be considered medical use.

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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, massive pheno hunts, terpene preservation, deli style dispensaries, corporate cannabis problems, the truth about THC percentages, old school Kush genetics, and how Jay went from DEA raids in Montana to helping build one of Missouri’s most respected cannabis brands through Vibe Cannabis.

This episode is packed with stories from the early underground cannabis days, conversations about preserving real cannabis culture, and a raw discussion about what’s happening to the legal cannabis market today.

If you care about craft cannabis, genetics, hash, terpenes, home grow culture, legacy growers, or the future of legal weed, this is one of our best conversations yet.

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0:00 Intro

2:10 Meeting Jay Wills at Grow Active Solutions

6:12 Why the Midwest cannabis community is different

10:20 Working in Montana’s medical cannabis market

13:40 DEA raid story and federal cannabis enforcement

19:50 Colorado cannabis during legalization

24:15 Missouri vs Illinois cannabis markets

30:10 Why remediation should be labeled

36:00 THC percentages are misleading

42:45 How Vibe Cannabis approaches quality

48:00 Massive seed hunts and phenotype selection

57:30 Why old school Kush genetics still matter

1:05:00 Deli style dispensaries and terpene preservation

1:12:00 Cannabis as medicine and spirituality

1:23:00 The next generation of cannabis culture

1:34:30 Building Tree One Four Genetics

1:43:20 Final thoughts and where to find Jay

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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 opening up to medical marijuana legislation, a federal judge approving bankruptcy protections for a cannabis MSO, Texas revoking medical cannabis permits, and a new study showing cannabis helping pain patients reduce opioid use.

Plus:

My Bud Jon reviews Hijinx Sleep Spray, Space Chunks gummies, and Blue Raz RSO shooters

Dave explains why “Indica vs Sativa” is outdated in another Conditional Cannabis Corner

Cannabis travel talk

Opioid alternatives

Medical cannabis advocacy

Cannabis market chaos

And much more.

If you care about cannabis legalization, cannabis news, medical marijuana, home grow, cannabis culture, hemp policy, cannabinoids, terpenes, and the future of the cannabis industry, this episode is for you.

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NEWS ARTICLES DISCUSSED

TSA Medical Cannabis Update:

https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/medical-marijuana

Indiana Republicans Open To Marijuana Legislation:

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/12/indiana-republicans-open-to-marijuana-legislation/

Federal Judge Approves Cannabis MSO Chapter 15 Bankruptcy:

https://mjbizdaily.com/federal-judge-approves-chapter-15-bankruptcy-for-cannabis-mso/

Texas Revokes Cannabis MSO Medical Market Permit:

https://mjbizdaily.com/texas-revokes-cannabis-msos-permit-to-enter-medical-market/

Medical Marijuana Helps Patients Reduce Opioid Use:

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/medical-marijuana-helps-pain-patients-reduce-use-of-opioids-new-study-shows/

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - intro song

00:58 - McBiz is a beast.

03:40 - plugs

05:12 - My Bud Jon reviews the Hijnx micro pump sleep spray and space chunks gummies

13:39 - youtube comments

16:35 - TSA updates website to include Medical Cannabis

19:46 - Indiana Republicans increasingly open to marijuana legislation

26:04 - Federal judge approves cannabis MSO for Chapter 15 bankruptcy

31:02 - Texas revokes cannabis MSO's permit to enter medical market

34:07 - Medical Marijuana Helps Pain Patients Reduce Use Of Opioids, New Study Shows

47:31 - Daves Conditional cannabis corner - instead of Indica try this

55:35 - wrapping up for the week

56:49 - outro song

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