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Why did intoxicating hemp just get banned — and what does whiskey have to do with it? In this episode, we break down how the alcohol lobby, Kentucky politics, and legacy market pressure all converged to end one of the fastest-growing segments in U.S. cannabis.TDR Cannabis in 5, presented by Dutchie, takes a hard look at how this ban came together — and what it really means. From bourbon’s turf war to Mitch McConnell’s final political favor, host Shadd Dales unpacks the power dynamics behind Congress’s decision to pull intoxicating hemp off shelves nationwide.You’ll hear how brands like Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, and Heaven Hill started losing ground to hemp-THC beverages and gummies, prompting a well-funded lobbying blitz that framed hemp as a “public health risk.” We’ll also explain why McConnell’s role was pivotal — not just as Kentucky’s top senator, but as the same lawmaker who once legalized hemp through the 2018 Farm Bill.Finally, we look ahead: what happens to hemp operators stuck with banned inventory? And could cannabis be the next industry targeted by alcohol’s political influence? The whiskey lobby just showed its playbook — and cannabis might be next in line.This isn’t speculation. It’s strategy. And it’s already reshaping how investors and policymakers view the future of alternative intoxicants.#CannabisInFive #HempBan #MitchMcConnell #CannabisNews #BourbonLobby #CannabisIndustry #THCPolicy #Dutchie #TradeToBlack #CannabisReschedulingWant to see more Cannabis Reform videos?   • If Hemp Gets Banned… Then What? | TDR Cann...     • The Hemp Crackdown Begins Now | TDR Cannab...     • FBI Data: Cannabis Arrests Still Lead the ...  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 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and on the Web:Facebook:   / thedalesreport  Twitter:   / thedalesreport  Instagram:

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