8 chapters across the catalog
End of Show Mix and Dvorak's Tip of the Day
John C. Dvorak shares a "Tip of the Day" from his wife Mimi regarding the use of Scrubbing Bubbles foaming bleach as a heavy-duty countertop cleaner. The show concludes with a classic "End of Show Mix" featuring various jingles and a parody of Donald Trump's cognitive test. The hosts sign off with their traditional "Value for Value" appeal and a reminder of the next broadcast.
Yoga Mat Chemical, FDA Review of Azodicarbonamide
The FDA is reviewing the use of azodicarbonamide (ADA), a chemical used in yoga mats that is also a common dough conditioner in US bread. While banned in Europe due to its breakdown into potential carcinogens like semicarbazide, it remains legal in the US as a bleaching agent and volumizer. Major chains like Subway and Wendy's have previously pledged to remove the ingredient from their products.
Salmonella Regulations, Raw Poultry Standards
The USDA is implementing new rules to declare Salmonella an "adulterant" in certain raw poultry products, such as frozen breaded chicken. Producers will be required to reduce bacteria levels to very low thresholds, leading to concerns that the industry will resort to chemical treatments like bleach dipping to meet the new standards.
Piers Morgan vs. Nigel Farage on "Bleach" Comments
Piers Morgan and Nigel Farage engaged in a heated debate over whether Donald Trump suggested people "inject bleach" to treat COVID-19. Farage argued that Trump used the word "disinfectant" in a general medical context and never mentioned "bleach" or "drinking" it. The hosts use this to illustrate "Dementia A/B" cognitive dissonance, where the media narrative overrides the literal words spoken in a video clip.
Hakeem Jeffries vs. Bill Barr, Bleach and Election Integrity
Representative Hakeem Jeffries interrogated Attorney General Bill Barr on whether he would remain in office if Donald Trump refused to concede a lost election. Jeffries also accused the administration of a "superb" failure regarding 150,000 COVID-19 deaths and claimed Trump suggested Americans inject themselves with bleach. Barr maintained that he was unfamiliar with the specific context of the President's comments regarding the transition of power.
Acting DHS Secretary William Bryan presents data on how solar light, heat, and humidity affect the half-life of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. President Donald Trump subsequently speculates on the potential for using light or disinfectants "inside the body" through injection or cleaning. The media reaction to these comments is analyzed, with the hosts arguing that the press ignored the scientific data on environmental factors to focus on the "injecting bleach" narrative.
Great Barrier Reef, Peter Ridd, Coral Bleaching Facts
Dr. Peter Ridd, an expert on the Great Barrier Reef, was dismissed from his university for challenging the narrative that the reef is dying. Ridd argues that coral bleaching is a natural phenomenon and that corals in warmer waters actually grow faster. He claims that much of the alarmism surrounding the reef's health is based on flawed scientific data.
The 2010 Egg Study and Bleached Wheat Scams
A new USDA study claims that eggs produced in 2010 have 14% less cholesterol and 64% more Vitamin D than those from 2002. The hosts mock the idea of a "vintage" for eggs. They also briefly discuss a forthcoming book about the "wheat scam," claiming that almost all commercial flour is bleached using agents that are illegal in Europe and potentially linked to asthma.
