Long before the days of expiration dates and ingredient labels, the drug and food industries were an unregulated Wild West plagued by false advertising, fake cure-alls, and manufacturers that would do anything to cut costs. The public health scandals weren’t far behind.
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The Colorado Cannibal: Alfred Packer
A man stumbles out of the Colorado wilderness in 1873. After his traveling party ran out of food in the dead of winter, he’s the only survivor. Except he looks surprisingly well-fed. Alfred Packer’s story of what became of his companions changes not once, but twice. In the end, w ... Show More
39m 30s
Aug 2025
The FDA Boss on the Agency’s MAHA Makeover
Dr. Marty Makary has criticized the Food and Drug Administration for being "captured" by Big Food and Big Pharma. Now, the surgeon and former professor is in charge. In an interview with host Jessica Mendoza, the new FDA head talks about food dyes, AI, vaccines and the big change ... Show More
21m 7s
Jan 2025
Strange News: The California Wildfires Update, Jack the Ripper Breakthroughs, Banning Food Coloring Additives, and More
As California continues to struggle with raging wildfires, the guys explore a proliferation of strange and disturbing allegations related to the ongoing disaster. Cloud-connected sex toys become a new, profitable target for hackers. Recently-discovered DNA evidence in the case of ... Show More
1h 15m
Nov 2024
#867 - Vani Hari - Exposing The Food Industry’s Dangerous Lies
Vani Hari is an author, activist, and founder of Food Babe.
Something is profoundly wrong with America’s food industry. From the scientists shaping America's understanding to the regulatory bodies meant to protect us, there are deep-seated problems in the system. The fight to res ... Show More
57m 19s
Aug 2024
Calley & Casey Means: The Truth About Ozempic, the Pill, and How Big Pharma Keeps You Sick
Whistleblowers Calley and Casey Means expose how Big Pharma co-opted government agencies and the food industry to poison America and keep us sick. Buy Casey and Calley’s book, “Good Energy” here - https://www.caseymeans.com/goodenergy
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2h 25m