Episode 1059 • • 1:38:43 - 1:44:19
1059: Barrel Roll
Monsanto Roundup Verdict, Dewayne Johnson and Glyphosate
A San Francisco jury awarded Dewayne Johnson $289 million in damages, finding that Monsanto's Roundup weed killer caused his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The trial featured testimony suggesting Monsanto knew of the cancer risks associated with glyphosate. The discussion touches on Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto and the company's controversial history with seed patents and human rights.