#236 - Senate passes a federal ban on cannabis. What does it mean?

The U.S. Senate just voted to recriminalize hemp-derived cannabis products that have been federally legal for the past eight years. In this live episode, Cole breaks down what the vote means for consumers, small farmers, and the broader cannabis movement. Guest Mason Lopez of SunDrenchedFarm joins to share how the proposed ban could devastate small hemp businesses, erase patient access to effective CBD products, and undo years of progress toward a more open and functional market. The discussion also touches on rescheduling, market fairness, and whether low-dose THC beverages might be the next battleground. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2025/11/12/e236/