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Hemp ban drama, Square cutting off hemp and CBD sellers, New York opening up cannabis farmers markets, a new study on cannabis and cortisol, My Bud Jon reviews The Botanist, and Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner on using cannabis for stress. Episode 153 is packed. 🌱🔥

Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes! We are YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news and culture and more!

This week Aaron and Dave get into the latest fallout from the federal hemp changes, including Square telling businesses to stop selling hemp and CBD products on its platform

We also have another My Bud Jon review. This week Jon checks out The Botanist, including Billionaire flower and Mint Sherbet live sugar from Superflux. 🌿

Plus YouTube comments, weekend updates, disc golf, Terrapin Flyer, Burger King and mayonnaise. Because obviously. 😂

👇 What do you think about the Senate delaying the hemp ban?

👇 Do you think states should make it easier for small cannabis businesses to compete?

👇 Have you ever found that your cannabis dose makes the difference between relaxation and anxiety?

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📰 NEWS ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Square tells businesses to stop selling hemp and CBD products

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/square-tells-businesses-to-stop-selling-hemp-and-cbd-products-in-light-of-upcoming-federal-ban/

Senate votes to delay hemp ban

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/senate-rejects-amendment-to-keep-hemp-thc-product-ban-on-track-for-november-teeing-up-delay-trump-pushed-for/

New York legalizes cannabis sales at farmers markets and pop-up events

https://mjbizdaily.com/news/new-york-legalizes-cannabis-sales-at-farmers-markets-pop-up-events/617312/

New York approves 25 more adult-use cannabis licenses

https://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/local/new-york-approves-25-additional-adult-use-cannabis-licenses/

Oregon State University / ScienceDaily:

"Frequent cannabis users wake up with their 'stress hormone' already elevated."

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234953.htm

Oregon State University. "Frequent cannabis users wake up with their “stress hormone” already elevated." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234953.htm (accessed August 9, 2026).

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:00:58 - Pre show BK and Mayo talk

00:02:44 - I like that you like what you like

00:04:02 - Weekend update

00:06:32 - A preview of todays stories

00:08:02 - Plugs and affilliate codes

00:09:42 - My bud Jon Reviews The Botanist

00:16:52 - youtube comments

00:21:59 - Square tells Business to stop selling hemp and CBD products in light of upcoming federal ban

00:27:39 - Senate Votes To Delay Hemp Ban, Giving Lawmakers More Time To Craft Regulations To Keep THC Products Legal - Marijuana Moment

00:33:44 - New York legalizes cannabis sales at farmers' markets, pop-up events and approves 25 MORE liscenses

00:44:59 - Oregon State University. "Frequent cannabis users wake up with their “stress hormone” already elevated." ScienceDaily.