How Hemp-THC businesses are bracing for a near total ban

The Indicator examines the hemp-derived THC industry, which has grown into a $28 billion market, and the dual threat of a state-level ban in Tennessee and an imminent near-total federal ban. The episode follows hemp farmers already shifting operations in anticipation, and asks whether Congress will intervene to preserve the industry. While economic and policy details are limited, the piece highlights the uncertainty facing businesses built around a legal loophole that is closing fast.