#249 - A Year in Review – Recapping 2025 Illinois and Federal Cannabis News

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 video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2026/01/05/e249/