Hemp vs. Cannabis: Inside the Trump-era Influence War | TDR Cannabis in 5

The Dales Report | Trade to Black · Nov 3, 2025 · 7m

What if the biggest obstacle to federal cannabis reform isn’t the DEA—or Congress—but hemp?TDR Cannabis in 5, presented by Dutchie, breaks down the growing influence of the hemp lobby in Washington and what it could mean for federal cannabis rescheduling. Hosted by Shadd Dales, this episode explores how hemp-derived cannabinoids like Delta-8 and THCP are flooding the U.S. market, reshaping the political conversation around reform, and testing the patience of licensed cannabis operators who play by the rules.From Senator Rand Paul’s defense of hemp to the Pennsylvania grand jury report…