April 2026 Cannabis Policy “Shit Show”: Medicare CBD Rollout, Hemp Ban, Georgia Expansion, and State Licensing Frustrations

Send us Fan MailThe hosts recap a chaotic first week of April 2026 cannabis headlines, clarifying their April Fools clickbait about federal legalization and focusing on real developments: a new CMS/Medicare CBD program tied to the Commonwealth Project and Howard Kessler that offers limited oral-only low-THC/CBD coverage through a small number of approved vendor networks, alongside FDA non-enforcement despite federal-law conflicts; a lawsuit seeking to stop the program had its TRO denied with another hearing slated for late April. They discuss hemp restrictions taking effect March 31 (including Texas), South Carolina indictments over marijuana/THC products, a challenge to Michigan’s new wholesale marijuana tax, and Georgia’s bipartisan medical cannabis expansion removing a 5% THC cap, adding vapes for 21+, and expanding qualifying conditions. The conversation also covers frustrations with Illinois social equity loans and dispensary delays, skepticism about certain licensing lawsuits, Virginia rollout concerns, and ends with a Howard Law Group promotion for cannabis transactions and litigation.00:00 April Fools Headlines01:53 Medicare CBD Rollout04:41 Why Seniors Only05:58 AI Video Backlash09:59 Dispensary Money Crunch11:07 Lawsuit And FDA Memo14:46 Hemp Kids And YouTube19:05 Pam Bondi Fired20:52 Michigan Tax Lawsuit22:02 Illinois Hemp Politics25:20 Georgia Medical Expansion28:17 Alcohol Versus Cannabis30:09 Brands Closing Down30:31 Marketing Rules Reality31:37 Weed Normalization Debate32:55 Virginia Rollout Critique36:22 Funding Zoning Barriers38:28 Social Equity vs MSOs41:16 Illinois Lawsuit Hot Take43:35 Delivery IP and Hemp48:07 Investing Options Basics53:24 Texas and State Crackdowns55:05 Illinois Loans Frustration57:30 Howard Law Group OutroThe Best Pizza Franchise OpportunityAnthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen is the hottest new Cheesesteak & NY Pizza Franchise.Support the showGet our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu