E170: The Army Wants Stoners Now — And Other Cannabis Contradictions

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This week on The High-Rise: The US Army drops marijuana barriers for recruits while DHS deports people for possession — the federal hypocrisy is getting surreal. The White House schedules emergency CBD policy meetings, Ohio breweries go to war over hemp drinks, and Michigan’s new 24% tax is already cratering sales. Plus: Headset data shows 10 of 15 states declining, but cannabis beverages might be the bright spot. Cy and Emily break down the numbers and the nonsense. Hosts: Cy Scott (Headset) & Emily Paxhia (Poseidon) Sources & Links: White House CBD Meetings — Marijuana Moment US Army Enlistment Changes — The Guardian, NYT DHS “Worst of the Worst” List — Marijuana Moment Rescheduling Update — Marijuana Moment, Cannabis Business Times Ohio Hemp Beverages — Marijuana Moment WSWA Regulate Hemp — wswa.org/regulate-hemp Michigan Cannabis Tax — Cannabis Business Times, MI Public Radio Mississippi Medical Cannabis — Marijuana Moment Dormant Commerce Clause — Law360, Reuters MSO Earnings — MMJ Daily SCOTUS & Guns — SCOTUSblog, NBC News Market Data — Headset Insights Follow The High-Rise: Newsletter: cyscott.substack.com Twitter/X: @TheHighRisePod Web: headset.io Headset

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