3 chapters across the catalog
UK Horse Meat Scandal, Justice and Security Bill
The hosts analyze the horse meat scandal in the UK, suggesting it serves as a media distraction from the "Justice and Security Bill." This legislation would allow the British government to conduct secret court hearings and withhold information in the interest of national security.
Food Safety Act, Homeland Security Expansion
The Food Safety Modernization Act (S.510) is criticized for integrating the Department of Homeland Security into agricultural oversight. Governor-elect Bill Haslam of Tennessee reports that Janet Napolitano warned governors to "count on something happening" during their terms.
The hosts discuss the upcoming September 13th vote on the food safety bill in relation to recent egg recalls. They speculate that a shortage of eggs could lead to the reintroduction of adjuvants in flu vaccines due to production constraints. The conversation links agricultural regulation directly to pharmaceutical industry interests.
