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The Elevated News Podcast

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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  • Supreme Court SHOCKS Everyone on Cannabis & Gun Rights! | DEA Rescheduling Begins | Ep 147
    Jun 23 2026

    🚨 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.

    👇 Let us know in the comments:

    Do you think cannabis consumers should have the same firearm rights as everyone else?

    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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    *This video is intended for educational, informational, documentary, and entertainment purposes only.

    All cannabis products discussed or reviewed in this video were obtained and consumed legally in compliance with applicable state laws by adults 21 years of age or older.

    The Elevated News Podcast and “My Bud Jon” do not sell, distribute, promote illegal activity, or encourage the misuse of cannabis or any controlled substances. Opinions expressed in this review are personal experiences and should not be interpreted as medical advice or product endorsements.

    Cannabis laws vary by jurisdiction. Viewers are responsible for understanding and following their local laws and regulations.

    This content is intended for mature audiences only.



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  • Illinois Just Changed EVERYTHING | New Cannabis Laws, Hemp Crackdown & Industry Chaos | Ep 146
    Jun 16 2026

    🚨 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.

    👇 Let us know in the comments:

    Do these new Illinois laws help consumers or help corporations?

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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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    *This video is intended for educational, informational, documentary, and entertainment purposes only.

    All cannabis products discussed or reviewed in this video were obtained and consumed legally in compliance with applicable state laws by adults 21 years of age or older.

    The Elevated News Podcast and “My Bud Jon” do not sell, distribute, promote illegal activity, or encourage the misuse of cannabis or any controlled substances. Opinions expressed in this review are personal experiences and should not be interpreted as medical advice or product endorsements.

    Cannabis laws vary by jurisdiction. Viewers are responsible for understanding and following their local laws and regulations.

    This content is intended for mature audiences only.



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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • The Elevated News Podcast Ep 145 | TSA Cannabis Travel Update, Trulieve NYSE Listing & Michigan Tax Disaster
    Jun 9 2026

    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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