The Elevated News Podcast

The Elevated News Podcast is your go-to source for staying elevated with the latest cannabis news, insightful commentary, and the unique perspectives of Two Dope Dudes. Tune in and stay informed on the highs and lows of the cannabis world in Illinois and beyond! The Dudes have a late night recording session at the Dab bar and they discuss the six most DANGEROUS cannabinoids in existence according...

The dudes talk some local happenings and news. ___________________________________________________ NEWS LINKS Small amounts of marijuana decriminalized under bipartisan Wisconsin bill Tax Practitioners’ Meeting includes Section 280E cannabis deduction – Illinois News Joint New York Supreme Court Lifts Marijuana Licensing Blockade, Allowing Regulators To Process Hundreds Of New Retailers __________...

The Dudes talk Pechoti and other less-common methods of cannabis ingestion including creative uses for hemp straws; RS-Oh yeah! Students at Illinois universities are creating cannabis clubs in hopes of destigmatizing, and providing education toward, marijuana; potential hemp shortage due to government’s ultimatum to farmers: grow marijuana or hemp, no licenses for both; St. Louis has the blues ove...

Dave has the munchies; The Dudes talk about the importance of knowing your limits and effective dosing; Snoop Dogg pulls the ol' switcheroo in going smoke free; MSOs Cresco and Trulieve exit slow markets in efforts to streamline while awaiting needed federal reforms and renewed vigor from investors; what the collapse of HERBL means for distributors in California and what they can learn from it...

The Dudes judge the judges’ judging at the High Times 2023 Illinois Cannabis Cup. Ohio’s new rec market is doing a lot of things right and highlights the stagnation of Illinois’ industry. The passage of SB1559 puts a two-year moratorium on new transport licenses and fees to help with small business equity. What dirty laundry does a recent FOIA request turn up on local dispensaries and cultivators?...

Goodbye, Sober October and hello, No Shave November! Social equity dispensaries under GRI Holdings and BioPharm duke it out over the old Rainforest Caf é building; IL medical and rec sales are on the rise, while hemp-derived cannabinoid sales rise even higher; scientists discover a potential cost-effective and abundant natural source of CBD. ___________________________________________________ NEWS...

THE END OF SOBER OCTOBER IS NIGH! The Dudes reflect on Dave’s month-long canna-sobriety and why you shouldn’t feel guilty about feeling good. IL State Rep. La Shawn Ford puts forth a new bill (HB4193) laying out criminal penalties for violating new hemp bill HB4161; Illinois adds more taxes, challenges the craft grow industry and tries boosting equity; Researchers laying to rest “Terps Over Everyt...

In today's episode, the Dudes talk Sober October, the importance of cognitive health and asking for help, delve into the amendments to the Industrial Hemp Act (IL HB4161), and provide context to (and debunk) some recent statistics reported by local news outlets.  Hemp bill could solve medical patient dilemma Study: Pot-related crashes, preterm births up since legalization in Illinois As always...

Aaron and Dave are in the Lil Bean Studios for their first Video episode! Aaron recaps the ChicagoCannaCo Dekalb outdoor event. Dave talks about sober October and how week 2 of his T Break is going. The Dudes go over current events in Illinois Cannabis news McHenry Co. State's Attorney Responds To 'Marijuana Moms' Claims | Crystal Lake, IL Patch Illinois legislators prepare for delta-8...

The dudes are back! Dave is back from his cousins wedding and in the studio with Aaron. The Dudes talk about Dave taking a break from Cannabis, respond to youtube comments from episode 14 and 15, and talk about the dope person of the week Amy Laskowskii. Aaron and Dave also discuss the Illinois annual cannabis report, Illinois medical sales downward trend continuing and the 2023 proposed hemp bill...

Aaron and Dave Talk about 2 men getting arrested for having over 5000 grams of marijuana, Columbia Care changing their name and a Missouri regulator defending a faulty lab test. BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra Use code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off! https://www....

Aaron and Dave Talk about RFK endorcing cannabis, Hunter Biden being indited over gun charges and The Magazine High Times being bought. BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra Use code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off! https://www. SupportDopePeople.com/store

The dudes talk about Illinois medicinal cannabis sales downward trend, MSO Cresco labs launching Spotify Ad, a Judge blocking a ban of Delta-8 THC and a lawsuit in Virginia seeing to undo a 0.3% THC limit. They invite you to join them at the Sept Aurora Cannabis Club meetup and announce Supportdopepeople.com BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for...

The dudes talk about the dope person of the week, Ian Burchet and answer youtube questions. They delve into some local news, discuss the new USDA Hemp phenotyping handbook as well as talking about a local NORML program happening. USDA Hemp descriptor and phenotyping handbook, Version 3: https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/geneva-ny/plant-genetic-resources-unit-pgru/docs/hemp-descriptors/ Build...

Dave and Aaron talk about the dope person of the week, Lilly Stadler, the lilbean farmers market event and talk about recording the live pod. Dave and Aaron discuss the Marijuana Moment article breaking down how rescheduling of marijuana to schedule 3 will affect things. BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! The Green Gro → htt...

Aaron and Markie Love sit down at the Lil Bean farmers market in St. Charles and talk to local cannabis entrepreneurs and business owners in the community about what they do and the products they offer.  Music by Harris Heller. BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9h...

Dave and Aaron talk about the advantages of medical marijuana cards. Dave & Aaron talk about the advantages of medical marijuana cards,go through 410 ILCS 705/10-10 and 410 ILCS 705/10-5 and talk about possession limits in Illinois, Norml dispelling myths & Industry union contracts.  Dope person of the week: Lillian Stadler @geekingcannabis7441   BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=su...

Dave and Aaron discuss if pancakes or waffles is better, discuss some local news and talk about indoor consumption and Illinois Cannabis Consumption Association. BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra Use code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off! https://www. SupportDopePeop...

The dudes talk about the 2023 sales numbers for Illinois cannabis, new craft cannabis dispensaries opening and a study about cannabis being associated with lower unregulated opioid use opioid use. Aaron interviews Ryan from RFCanna for this weeks #supportdopepeople BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! The Green Gro → https://t...

Dave and Aaron talk about the Cresco and Columbia Care failed merger and the Illinois cannabis market compared to others. BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra Use code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off! https://www. SupportDopePeople.com/store

Dave and Aaron respond to youtube comments, talk a bit about growing, plant growth regulators and delve into the news! New #supporddopepeople interview with Charlie Colon aka Mr. LilBean. BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra Use code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off! ht...

Aaron and Dave Talk about the GOAT Cup event, homegrowing, recording new segments and more. In the news we talk about how much personal consumption is legal and another cannabis worker dying. Aaron debuts his "Support Dope People" interview with Markie Love from LoveGreenCulture​ BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! Th...

The Two Dope Dudes talk about some local events, and discuss banking, missed mergers and almost talk politics! BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra Use code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off! https://www. SupportDopePeople.com/store

Dave and Aaron talk about distillate for 7/10. They also talk about some local events they attended and upcoming events and news. BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra Use code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off! https://www. SupportDopePeople.com/store

The dudes discuss unions and gti, recent cannabis bills, arbitrary numbers and more. Beats by Harris Heller. BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeople Use code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order! The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTra Use code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off! https://www. SupportDopePeople.com/store