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Senator Rand Paul is stepping into the center of the hemp and cannabis debate in Washington. On one side, licensed cannabis operators argue hemp products are exploiting loopholes and undercutting the regulated market. On the other side, hemp farmers say these products are their livelihood and need a clear framework to survive. Everyone agrees on the need for rules — the question is whether Congress will settle on sensible oversight or move toward an outright ban.The Trade To Black Podcast powered by Dutchie with host Shadd Dales and co-host Anthony Varrell digs into these issues with Senator Paul. He explains why he fought to strip hemp-ban language from the Agriculture spending bill, putting himself at odds with Senate leadership, and how Kentucky’s hemp market could be a model for the rest of the country. Senator Paul also talks about his HEMP Act of 2025, which raises the THC threshold to 1 percent, shifts testing to finished products, and aims to protect farmers while setting consumer expectations.The conversation goes further than hemp. We look at where Senator Paul stands on synthetics like Delta-8, how hemp policy connects to broader cannabis reform, and whether rescheduling could finally give the SAFER Banking Act momentum. For anyone following both industries, this interview lays out the risks and opportunities facing operators, farmers, and investors in 2025 — and what’s at stake if Congress gets the rules wrong.#Cannabis #Hemp #RandPaul #CannabisRescheduling #SAFEbanking #SAFERbanking #FarmBill #Delta8 #THC #TDRWant to see last week's recap?   • TDR Weekly Recap | Tyson, DOJ Bill, and Te...  Want to see more Cannabis Reform videos?   • Congress Takes Aim at China’s Cannabis Net...     • Déjà Vu in Congress: The MORE Act Returns ...     • How SAFER Banking Could Actually Become La...     • Rescheduling Cannabis Is Only the Beginnin...  Want to be updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto? Subscribe to our Daily Baked in Newsletter!https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us as well