7 chapters across the catalog
Bob Heil, founder of Heil Sound and a pioneer in live sound for bands like the Grateful Dead and The Who, has passed away at age 83. In other news, reports indicate that the chemical chlormequat, found in oat products like Cheerios, enters the food supply via a plant growth regulator called "Manipulator."
Chlormaquat Pesticide, EPA Import Regulations and Health Concerns
A study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) detected the pesticide chlormaquat in 90% of tested oat-based foods, including Quaker Oats and Cheerios. While the EPA restricts the chemical to ornamental plants domestically, it allows the importation of food crops treated with it from other countries. Animal studies suggest the chemical may disrupt reproductive systems and fetal growth, leading to calls for stricter government testing and regulation.
A Dutch producer shares his efforts to introduce the show to family members in the Netherlands. Meanwhile, a listener in Fullerton, California, describes a chance encounter with another "Dame" at a Grocery Outlet while shopping for blueberry Cheerios.
Good Morning America features a report on a controversial college golfer who pours milk into his bowl before adding cereal. A survey conducted by the show reveals that 23% of the public follows this breakfast method. The segment is critiqued as a potential native advertisement for General Mills brands like Cheerios.
John C. Dvorak reviews Blueberry Cheerios purchased at a Grocery Outlet, noting an intense scent and flavor. The discussion covers the product's status as a market research experiment and a rumor from the "troll room" regarding the cereal causing green stool in children.
The show concludes with a "man on the street" clip where a person incorrectly identifies the Cold War as being about "freeing the slaves." The hosts sign off with a montage of clips featuring Donald Trump discussing grocery shopping, ID cards, and Cheerios. They remind listeners of the next broadcast on Super Bowl Sunday and play the "End of Show Mix."
Family Thanksgiving Meals, Cereal Indulgence and Personal Anecdotes
A host describes a "mini Thanksgiving" meal consisting of chicken and eggnog shared with his daughter and her boyfriend before they traveled to Corpus Christi. The segment details a morning spent eating sugary cereals like Honey Smacks and Honey Nut Cheerios, which are usually restricted. Plans for the remainder of the holiday include eating merguez sausage and watching television.
