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, soft months, and billion dollar milestones actually mean for the future of legal cannabis.

We also dive into new research showing that sterilization and remediation do not fully remove toxic fungi from cannabis, raising serious questions about consumer safety and large scale production practices. Plus, we unpack the ATF’s move to loosen federal gun restrictions for cannabis users and what that shift could mean for Second Amendment rights.

The episode wraps with Dave’s Conditional Cannabis Corner, where we dig into cannabis math, methods of consumption, absorption rates, and why cannabinoid ratios matter far more than chasing THC percentages.

If you care about cannabis policy, market trends, consumer safety, or using cannabis more intentionally, this episode delivers real context without the hype.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Arkansas medical cannabis sales hitting a record $291 million in 2025

• Minnesota adult use cannabis sales since launch and ongoing market bottlenecks

• Michigan cannabis sales trends and why December slowed down

• Montana surpassing $1 billion in adult use cannabis sales

• Why remediation does not fully remove toxic fungi from cannabis

• ATF changes to gun restrictions for cannabis users

• Missouri growers fined for breaking the “immaculate conception” rule

• Cannabis dosing, absorption, and smarter consumption strategies

Sources discussed in this episode:

https://mjbizdaily.com/news/arkansas-medical-cannabis-sales-hit-record-291-million-in-2025/614135/

https://mjbizdaily.com/news/minnesota-adult-use-cannabis-sales-hit-31-million-since-september-launch/614124/

https://www.newcannabisventures.com/michigan-cannabis-sales-were-soft-in-december/

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/montana-retailers-have-sold-more-than-1-billion-worth-of-recreational-marijuana-since-legalization-took-effect/

https://www.technologynetworks.com/analysis/news/sterilization-does-not-fully-remove-toxic-fungi-from-cannabis-408810

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/atf-moves-to-loosen-gun-ban-for-people-whove-used-marijuana-or-other-illegal-drugs/

https://missouriindependent.com/2026/01/23/missouri-cannabis-growers-fined-for-breaking-the-immaculate-conception-rule/

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