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The Elevated News Podcast
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Dave and Aaron discuss local and national cannabis news and culture. Powered always by www.supportdopepeople.com🌱 BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeopleUse code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order!🌿 The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTraUse code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off!👕 https://www.SupportDopePeople.com- EMAIL - [email protected] Music provided by Harris Heller and StreamBeats, Dave Cope and Suno
Episodes
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Illinois Cannabis Prices Are Dropping, But Is the Industry in Trouble? | Elevated News Ep 162
🎧 Illinois cannabis sales fell to $1.5B while customers bought more at lower prices. Aaron and Dave break down the Illinois state report, a $10M Missouri cannabis verdict, and California weed on Jamaica's customs radar. 🌿 Is cheaper weed a win for you or a warning sign for the whole industry?…
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83 Pounds Busted in Illinois: Are Cops Chasing Cannabis Tax Money? | Elevated News Ep 161
🌿 Cannabis news podcast: 83 lbs found in a Goodfield, IL grow bust, California cops pushing for more cannabis tax revenue, and the brain science behind weed anxiety. Elevated News Ep 161. Is the war on illicit cannabis really about public safety, or about the money? 💰 Aaron and Dave break down...
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Illinois Wants Cannabis DUIs on E-Bikes and Scooters?! | Elevated News Ep 160
🚨 Illinois wants cannabis DUI rules for e-bikes, scooters, and even mobility devices. Plus record cannabis sales, a medical dispensary shake-up, and a cannabis breathalyzer born from 9/11 bomb tech. 🌿 Welcome to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes! Aaron and Dave break down the week's...
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Marijuana Rescheduling Moves Forward, Michigan's Caregiver Law Under Attack | Ep 159
Cannabis news you need this week. Alabama drops its marijuana rescheduling objections, Michigan hits a top product maker with a record fine, and lawmakers try to gut the caregiver program. Plus a massive 10 year study on cannabis and opioid use. On this episode of The Elevated News Podcast with…
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Ep 158: DEA Rescheduling Is Already Hurting Dispensary Workers
Drive-thru dispensaries are here, the DEA is forcing a business owner to fire her employees, and a new government study proves what we've been saying about medical cannabis all along. 🌿 This week on The Elevated News Podcast, Aaron and Dave break it all down. Topics this episode include the...
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Massive Illinois Weed Bust, Trump Delays Hemp Ban & CBD for Pets | Elevated News Ep 157
Illinois cannabis license map, a 5,800 lb weed bust on I-80, Sabalenka calling out weed smell at the US Open, and Trump delaying the hemp THC ban. It's a wild Labor Day episode of Elevated News with Two Dope Dudes 🌿💨 Grab a smoke and settle in because this Labor Day edition is stacked. We break...
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200,000+ Arrested for Weed in 2025?! Sand Springs Explosion, FDA Psychedelics & More | Ep. 156
🚨 200,000+ people arrested for weed possession last year, a deadly cannabis explosion in Oklahoma, and the FDA is quietly eyeing psychedelics. Aaron and Dave break it all down on Episode 156 of The Elevated News Podcast. This week the Two Dope Dudes cover the Sand Springs BHO explosion that left…
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32 Pounds at O’Hare, Medical Cannabis Sales & FDA Social Media Monitoring | Ep 155
🌱🔥 The Two Dope Dudes are back with Episode 155! This week we talk about Illinois medical cannabis sales, new medical dispensary rules, a guy allegedly carrying 32 pounds through O'Hare, whether rescheduling could open the door to medical cannabis delivery in Georgia, and the FDA wanting to...
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Illinois Cannabis Is Built for Big Business | New Rules, Taxes & More | Ep 154
Illinois cannabis rules are changing again, medical dispensaries face new fees and taxes, Connecticut cannabis tax revenue jumps 67%, and North Carolina courts say cannabis odor can still lead to a stop. Plus My Bud Jon and Dave’s Conditional Cannabis Corner. 🌱🔥 Welcome back to The Elevated…
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Hemp Ban Delayed! New York Opens Cannabis Farmers Markets & Cannabis + Stress | Ep 153
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…
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Cannabis Beats Alcohol, Michigan Watches Dispensaries, and Hemp Gets a Lifeline | Ep. 152
This week on The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, Aaron and Dave break down the latest cannabis news including Michigan dispensary surveillance, the federal hemp THC ban delay, Minnesota market updates, and the newest data showing Americans now use cannabis more than alcohol. Plus My…
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Michigan Just Changed Cannabis Searches Forever | Curaleaf Hidden Camera | Ep. 151
Michigan just handed cannabis consumers one of the biggest legal wins we've seen in years. This week we're breaking down the Michigan Supreme Court ruling that says the smell of cannabis alone is no longer enough for police to search your vehicle. We also discuss the disturbing discovery of a...
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Illinois FINALLY Responds to Cannabis Seed Sales | What Home Growers Need to Know | Ep. 150
Welcome back to Episode 150 of The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes! This week Aaron and Dave return from vacation to break down the latest cannabis news from Illinois and across the country. This week's stories include Illinois cannabis sales, Michigan market comparisons, cannabis seed...
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Virginia Finally Opens Adult-Use Cannabis Sales While Illinois Tightens Hemp Rules | Ep 149
🎙️ The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes | Episode 149 We are YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news and culture and more! This week Aaron and Dave break down major cannabis and hemp developments across the country, including Virginia's new adult-use cannabis sales framework, Kentucky's...
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🎙️ The Elevated News Podcast Ep 148 | Illinois Cannabis Sales Drop, Ascend Strike, New Laws & Medical Cannabis Research
This week Aaron and Dave celebrate THREE YEARS of The Elevated News Podcast while breaking down some of the biggest cannabis stories affecting Illinois and the Midwest. 🚨 Illinois cannabis sales continue trending downward 🚨 Hundreds of Ascend workers walk off the job 🚨 New Illinois cannabis…
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Supreme Court SHOCKS Everyone on Cannabis & Gun Rights! | DEA Rescheduling Begins | Ep 147
🚨 The Elevated News Podcast Episode 147 is here! This week Aaron and Dave break down a HUGE week for cannabis news as the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously sides with a cannabis consumer in a major Second Amendment case, potentially changing the future of cannabis and firearm rights across America....
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Illinois Just Changed EVERYTHING | New Cannabis Laws, Hemp Crackdown & Industry Chaos | Ep 146
🚨 Illinois just signed one of the biggest cannabis reform packages since legalization and we're breaking down what it REALLY means. This week Aaron and Dave dive deep into Illinois SB3222 and the massive omnibus cannabis and hemp legislation signed by Governor JB Pritzker. We cover the new...
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The Elevated News Podcast Ep 145 | TSA Cannabis Travel Update, Trulieve NYSE Listing & Michigan Tax Disaster
The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes | Episode 145 This week on The Elevated News Podcast, Aaron and Dave dive into several major cannabis stories impacting consumers, patients, and the cannabis industry. We kick things off with My Bud Jon's review of Ozone's Mandarin Z flower and the…
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The Elevated News Podcast Ep 144 | Illinois Omnibus Passes, Alabama Launches & Cannabis Farming Debate
🚨 Illinois just passed the biggest cannabis overhaul in years! This week on The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, Aaron and Dave break down Illinois' newly passed cannabis omnibus bill, the doubling of possession limits, changes impacting hemp operators, medical cannabis access...
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The Elevated News Podcast Ep 143 | Jay Wills on Legacy Cannabis, Vibe & Real Craft Weed
The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes Episode 143 is here and this one goes DEEP. This week Aaron and Dave sit down with Jay Wills of Tree One Four Genetics, We talk legacy cannabis culture, massive pheno hunts, terpene preservation, deli style dispensaries, corporate cannabis problems…
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The Elevated News Podcast Ep 142 | TSA Cannabis Update, Indiana Legalization & Opioid Study
The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes Episode 142 is here! This week Aaron and Dave break down major cannabis news stories including the TSA updating its cannabis policy, Indiana Republicans opening up to medical marijuana legislation, a federal judge approving bankruptcy protections for…
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The Elevated News Podcast Ep 141 | Cannabis Lawsuit Chaos, Jeters Review & Psilocybin News
The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes Episode 141 This week Aaron and Dave break down a major lawsuit targeting cannabis companies over alleged mental health risks, the ATF quietly updating gun purchase forms involving medical marijuana, and Minnesota lawmakers advancing psilocybin…
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The Elevated News Podcast | Missouri Cannabis Cartel?! Trump Gun Law Shift + Texas Hemp Ban BLOCKED
Is the federal government about to change gun laws for cannabis users? Is Missouri’s cannabis market being controlled behind the scenes? And why did a Texas judge just BLOCK a hemp ban? In Episode 140 of The Elevated News Podcast, Two Dope Dudes break down the biggest cannabis stories in the...
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Illegal Weed Vending Machines Making $20K DAILY?! | Cannabis News Ep 139
The cannabis industry is sending mixed signals in 2026… Illinois leads the nation in 420 sales, retailers see massive spikes in transactions, and yet something still feels off. Is this real growth or just hype? In this episode of The Elevated News Podcast, we break down the biggest cannabis news...
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Why 420 Actually SUCKS in 2026 | Illinois Sales Numbers, Rand Paul saves hemp, , 420 Exposed
The 420 Special is here and we are not holding back. Is 420 still about cannabis culture or has it turned into a corporate cash grab? We break down why 420 might actually suck now, plus the biggest cannabis news stories you need to know right now. From Illinois cannabis sales numbers to a…
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The Elevated News Podcast ep 137 | Home Grow Is Taking Over While Dispensaries Struggle
Cannabis sales are dropping across multiple states including Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio… so where is the money going? In this episode of The Elevated News Podcast, we break down the latest cannabis industry trends, including falling dispensary sales, the rise of home grow, and what this means…
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Is Illinois Cannabis Rigged?! Final Lawsuit Heads to Court + Seed Swap Preview | ep 136
The Illinois cannabis industry is STILL dealing with lawsuits, corporate consolidation rumors, and major questions about fairness… and now the FINAL licensing lawsuit is heading to court. This week on The Elevated News Podcast, we’re joined by Dag from QC Gardening Supply to talk about the…
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The Cannabist Co goes bankrupt, PharmaCann closes another facility and a 24/7 drive thru!? | Ep 135
Illinois Medical cannabis sales are dropping again and the numbers are raising serious questions about the health of the market. In Episode 135 of The Elevated News Podcast, we break down the latest medical cannabis sales data released by the State of Illinois, why dispensaries and MSOs are...
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Illinois Cannabis Sales DROP Again | Ohio Cracks Down HARD
Illinois cannabis sales are down to start 2026 and the numbers are raising serious questions about the future of the market. At the same time, Ohio just rolled out new cannabis and hemp restrictions that could push consumers back to the unregulated market. In this episode of The Elevated News...
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Evanston Wants to Tax Delta-8 for Reparations | Cannabis Industry Owes IRS Billions
Evanston, Illinois wants to tax Delta-8 hemp products and use the revenue for reparations programs. Meanwhile the cannabis industry is facing massive federal tax pressure as MSOs rack up billions in unpaid 280E tax bills. In this episode of The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, Aaron and...
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Cannabis Dealer Gets 16 Years While Legal Weed Expands | Alabama Medical Rollout + Tax Revolts
Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes. Dave is back and we are diving into another week of cannabis news, culture, and commentary from the Midwest and beyond. This episode covers the strange contradictions happening in the cannabis industry right now. Alabama is about to...
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Illinois Cannabis Omnibus Returns, Hemp Crackdown Brewing, and Supreme Court Gun Fight
Illinois marijuana reform is back on the table. Four new bills have moved to the Senate Cannabis Subcommittee, including two omnibus cannabis bills and two conflicting hemp regulation bills. Is this real progress or another round of stalled reform? We break down Senate Bill 4015, Senate Bill…
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The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes Guest cohost Cole Preston of The Cole Memo ep 130
The cannabis industry just got more interesting. Illinois retailers sold a RECORD number of cannabis products in 2025, yet revenue dropped by nearly $200 million. What is really happening behind the numbers? Is this true price compression, market correction, or proof the system was built wrong…
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The Middle Ground on Weed: Dr. Amanda Reiman on Legalization, Harms & Big Cannabis
Is cannabis medicine, wellness, recreation… or all three? In Episode 129 of The Elevated News Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Amanda Reiman, PhD, MSW, cannabis researcher, policy expert, former Drug Policy Alliance leader, and founder of Personal Plants, for one of the most balanced and honest...
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Winter Blues, THC Booze & Big Cannabis Moves
Winter blues, cannabis truths, and a BIG shift happening in the industry 👀🌿 This episode is a real one — from mental health and seasonal burnout to major moves in the cannabis market that could change the game for growers and consumers alike. Aaron and Dave kick things off talking about winter,...
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Cannabis Sales Records,Remediation & Fungal Risks, Gun Rights Shift & Market Math | Elevated News Ep 127
Cannabis sales are breaking records across the country, but the real story is what is happening underneath the surface. In this episode of The Elevated News Podcast, Two Dope Dudes break down fresh cannabis sales data from Arkansas, Minnesota, Michigan, and Montana, revealing what strong numbers,...
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New Cannabis Reform Bills, $20M License Fees, and Why THC Math Is Broken | Ep 126
New cannabis reform bills are already being introduced in Illinois, Virginia is debating a $20 million adult-use conversion fee, and researchers claim they’ve created a standard way to measure cannabis use. We break down what these developments actually mean and where the logic starts to fall...
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Trump Drops Alcohol Limits While Cannabis Stays Illegal | Medical Access, Epilepsy & Policy | EP 125
The federal government is easing alcohol consumption guidance while cannabis remains federally illegal and medical marijuana patients continue losing access. In Episode 125 of The Elevated News Podcast, Two Dope Dudes break down the growing hypocrisy in federal drug policy and what it means for...
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Cannabis Taxes Rise, Illinois Brags, and the Data Tells a Different Story | Ep 124
Michigan just imposed a new 24 percent wholesale cannabis tax and the industry is already reacting. We break down what this tax actually means, who really pays it, and why the panic outside Michigan does not match the reality on the ground. Illinois regulators are celebrating a so called...
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The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes ep 123 | Industry Pressure
The cannabis industry is under pressure heading into 2026 🌱 In episode 123 of The Elevated News Podcast, Two Dope Dudes break down the mounting regulatory, economic, and political pressure reshaping cannabis and hemp across the United States. This episode focuses on the growing strain between...
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The Elevated News ep 122 | Rescheduling, Warrantless Arrests & IL Dispensaries
Cannabis rescheduling is finally moving forward, but what does it actually mean for patients, homegrowers, and the industry? In this episode of The Elevated News Podcast, Two Dope Dudes break down the federal executive order to reschedule marijuana, what Schedule 3 really changes, and why…
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Supreme Court Rejects Cannabis Case, Illinois Rule Changes, and Why Rescheduling Won’t Save Weed | Ep 121
The cannabis hype cycle is back and this time it is rescheduling. In Episode 121 of The Elevated News Podcast, Two Dope Dudes break down what cannabis rescheduling actually means, why it is not the silver bullet many think it is, and what really matters for patients, operators, and consumers. We...
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Episode 120: Chicago Targets Hemp, PharmaCann Defaults, Texas Expands Medical Cannabis
Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, your source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and community. In this episode we cover a packed week of headlines and take a deep dive into the growing mental health crisis in America. Chicago considers an early ban on hemp products...
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Ohio Drops a 1 A.M. Cannabis Bomb and We Share the Top 5 Family Survival Moves | Ep 119
The Two Dope Dudes are back with a loaded Thanksgiving week episode packed with Midwest cannabis news, real talk about the industry, and a whole lot of community love. From Ohio’s overnight cannabis and hemp overhaul to Illinois sales falling short for reparations funding, this one digs deep with...
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The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes – Ep. 118 | Illinois Sales Crash, Federal Crackdowns & Hemp Ban Fallout
Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes - YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more! 🌱🔥 Today’s episode is a heavy hitter: Illinois sales plummet, the feds tighten their grip, hemp faces a nationwide ban, and federal prosecutors are gearing up for a new wave...
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🎙️ Episode 117 – “Snow, Smoke & Sanity: Midwest Cannabis Stories You Need to Hear”
The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes We are YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more! 🌿 This week, Aaron and Dave brave the early snow to bring you a packed episode full of laughs, insight, and real Midwest cannabis talk. From disc golf drama to Michigan’s latest weed…
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Inside Herban Legends Cup 3: Illinois’ Premier Homegrow Showdown | Two Dope Dudes with Guests Danny Gonzalez and Maddie Scanlon
It’s that time again! The Herban Legends Cup is back for its third year — and we’ve got the founders Danny Gonzalez and Maddie Scanlon in the studio to talk about what’s new for 2025, the judging process, and how they’re building Illinois’ strongest homegrow community. From legacy roots to...
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Rand Paul Fights to Save Hemp + New Illinois Taxes & Dumb Hemp Bills | Ep. 116
Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes 🌿 Your Midwest source for cannabis news, culture, and conversation. In Ep. 116, Aaron and Dave break down the latest wave of legislation shaking up the cannabis world ... from Illinois tax hikes and background check changes to Senator...
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How Sundrenched Farm Hit 6 Figures with Solventless Hemp | Mason Lopez on Regenerative Hemp & Clean Medicine
Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, your weekly dose of Midwest cannabis news, culture, and conversation. This week, we sit down with Mason Lopez, founder of Sundrenched Farm, to talk about how his family-run hemp company hit six figures using regenerative farming and...
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Illinois Cannabis Sales CRASH to 2nd Worst Month - Who's Winning the Midwest Cannabis War?
Cannabis sales are sliding across the Midwest and we're breaking down ALL the numbers! Illinois hits 2nd worst month of 2025, Missouri struggles, but one state is absolutely DOMINATING. Plus: Ohio just passed a GAME-CHANGING marijuana DUI law that could protect innocent drivers, and we found the...
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Dave and Aaron discuss local and national cannabis news and culture. Powered always by www.supportdopepeople.com🌱 BuildASoil → https://buildasoil.com/?ref=supportdopepeopleUse code SupportDopePeople for 5% off your order!🌿 The Green Gro → https://thegreengro.com?sca_ref=4908674.J9aND9hTraUse code TwoDopeDudes for 5% off!👕 https://www.SupportDopePeople.com- EMAIL - [email protected] Music provided by Harris Heller and StreamBeats, Dave Cope and Suno
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