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Could cannabis rescheduling be timed with a Federal Reserve rate cut? With Jerome Powell expected to announce lower interest rates at next week’s Fed meeting, questions are mounting about whether the Trump administration could use the moment to roll out cannabis reform. The timing would be significant—rescheduling has the potential to instantly create close to 500,000 jobs, aligning with a narrative of economic growth and stability.In today’s TDR Trade to Black podcast, host Shadd Dales and co-host Anthony Varrell break down the latest news and developments involving cannabis reform on both the federal and state levels.We’ll also look at how Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) has shifted its messaging, now leaning into the “Make America Healthy Again” theme instead of outright opposition. Does this signal an acknowledgment that rescheduling is on its way—or is it just politics?Beyond policy, we’ll cover Curaleaf Holdings (TSX: CURA, OTCQX: CURLF) being added to the S&P/TSX Index, a milestone that underscores its global credibility and growing recognition among Canadian investors.And in Texas, the spotlight is on hemp. Michael Bronstein, President of the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp, joins our Insider’s Edge segment to break down the SB6 deadline and what the final days in the state Senate mean for the industry.0:00:00 - Intro0:01:39 - Weekend Recap0:02:19 - Cannabis Market Analysis0:03:45 - Rate Cuts0:06:56 - SAM's Messaging0:10:18 - Curaleaf's TSX Index AdditionMichael Bronstein's Interview (Insider's Edge)0:14:15 - Texas Legislative Session0:27:23 - Federal Cannabis Reform Efforts0:39:03 - Pennsylvania Cannabis Legalization0:48:16 - Industry Progress and Outlook0:52:33 - Closing Segment#CannabisNews #TradeToBlack #CannabisInvesting #Curaleaf #CannabisRescheduling #TexasHemp #FederalReserve #InterestRates

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