3 chapters across the catalog
Sri Lanka Economic Crisis, ESG Scores and Fertilizer Bans
Sri Lanka's economic collapse is attributed to a high ESG score and a 2021 ban on chemical fertilizers that led to a 20% drop in rice production. While mainstream media focuses on protests at the presidential palace, the hosts highlight the geopolitical struggle between the U.S. and China over potential military bases on the island.
Russia Food Ban Profits and Ukraine Gas Debt
Russia's X5 Retail Group reported a 49% increase in profits despite the ongoing food ban on EU imports. Meanwhile, economist Michael Hudson explains how the EU is effectively being forced to pay Ukraine's gas debts to Russia to ensure their own energy security. The hosts discuss the role of the IMF and the impact of sanctions on European taxpayers.
A new bill introduced in the New York State Assembly (A-10129) proposes a total ban on the use of salt in restaurant food preparation, with fines of $1,000 per violation. This legislative move is linked to the "Codex Alimentarius," a set of international food standards that critics argue is being used to restrict dietary freedom. The ban is presented as an example of extreme government overreach in personal health matters.
