Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes – your source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more!

In this episode, Aaron & Dave break down the latest chaos in cannabis across the U.S.:

🔥 Minnesota hits consumers with a 50% tax hike

💸 California cannabis licenses are becoming worthless

🌲 Alaska tightens hemp law enforcement — and it's legal

🧠 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner tackles diabetic neuropathy and how cannabis can help

From industry shakeups to personal health tips, we're bringing you the real, unfiltered cannabis talk every week. Whether you're a legacy grower, curious consumer, or just want to keep up with the ever-changing weed world — this one’s for you.

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Two Dope Dudes Return

00:58 – Weekend Recap + Disc Golf Life

02:41 – Plugs + Sponsors

04:13 – Community Comment Reactions

07:04 – IL CROO Packaging & Labeling Update

16:03 – Minnesota’s 50% Cannabis Tax Hike

22:19 – California Licenses Now Worthless?

27:04 – CA Assembly Blocks New Excise Tax

29:05 – Alaska Hemp Ruling: Legal But Restrictive

37:38 – Dave’s Conditional Cannabis Corner: Diabetic Neuropathy

46:41 – Final Thoughts

49:00 – Outro

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