In this Three Dope Dudes crossover episode, Cole is joined by Aaron and Dave from Support Dope People to recap some of the most important cannabis stories of 2025. The conversation spans declining Illinois cannabis sales, stalled social equity licensing, continued arrests in a so called legal state, medical program updates, hemp policy confusion, and the ongoing tension between regulation, taxation, and true legalization.
Together, they reflect on what these stories reveal about the health of the Illinois market, the persistence of criminalization, and what consumers, patients, and advocates should be watching as 2026 approaches.
- Watch the episode on Youtube here
- Stream the episode on Soundcloud here
- Stream the episode on Spotify here
- Stream the episode on Apple Podcast here
- Stream the episode on X here
Links mentioned during show
- The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes
- SupportDopePeople.com
- Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation in Illinois: Tribune Highlights Story First Reported by The Cole Memo
- Marijuana criminals flow into Illinois prisons as president relaxes weed status
- Odor Proof scene from Mini Doc
- 12:38~14:45
- Episode 213 – Odor Proof Updates + Metrc’s impact on Illinois Medical Cannabis Patients
- Episode 213 – Odor Proof Updates + Metrc’s impact on Illinois Medical Cannabis Patients
- Episode 199 – Cannabis Odor Bill Moves Forward but a “Compromise” Could Weaken It
- The proposal that I discussed in this ultimately did not come to fruition
- Cannabis Odor Search Ban Advances in Illinois, but a “Compromise” Could Undermine Its Intent
- The proposal that I discussed in this ultimately did not come to fruition
- Episode 190 – Help End Cannabis-Odor-Based Vehicle Searches in Illinois
- Episode 184 – Breaking: Illinois Senate Advances SB42 to Curb Vehicle Searches Based on Cannabis Odor
- Illinois Senate Advances Bill to Curb Cannabis-Based Traffic Stops, House Consideration Up Next
- After Objections, CPD Agrees Officers Will Not Search Vehicles Based on Smell of Raw Cannabis: Reform Groups
- Illinois Annual Cannabis Report
- Illinois cannabis sales, for first time, trail previous yearly totals
- Illinois halts adult-use marijuana retail licensing to boost social equity
- Illinois Expands Medical Cannabis Program with 4 New Qualifying Conditions
- Is Cannabis Rescheduling Finally Happening This Month?
The Cole Memo 
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