Topic: Genetically Modified

The CDC issued a warning regarding a surge in dengue fever cases in the Americas and Florida. The hosts link the outbreak to the release of millions of genetically modified mosquitoes by the UK-based company Oxitec, a project funded by the Bill Gates Foundation.

Biotech company Oxitec has released millions of genetically engineered male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in the Florida Keys to combat disease spread. The EPA recently approved the release of an additional 2.4 billion modified bugs in California and Monroe County, Florida. These lab-created insects carry a self-limiting gene designed to kill female offspring before they reach maturity, though critics remain concerned about long-term environmental impacts.

The Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations made a bizarre claim during a translated speech, referring to "genetically modified opposition" forces. The hosts speculate whether this was a translation error or a reference to a specific type of foreign-backed insurgent.

The show acknowledges several high-value donations from executive and associate executive producers, including an anonymous donor from Ohio and Black Knight Scott. Listeners sent notes regarding the "Golden Ratio" (1.618) and the environmental impact of genetically modified farmed salmon. The segment concludes with a reminder of the show's "value-for-value" funding model.

The discussion covers the rebranding of "genetically modified" foods as "genetically enhanced" and the FDA's analysis of engineered fish. The hosts revisit Monsanto's history of suing journalists and dairy producers over BST labeling. They argue that food companies use the First Amendment to fight mandatory labeling of GMO products.

A producer in Spain reports that news regarding Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) has been completely removed from the European media stream. Additionally, the hosts discuss the decline of the Green Party in Spain and its reported merger with communist factions.

The FDA evaluates the approval of genetically engineered salmon that grows at twice the normal rate. This marks the first time a genetically modified animal would be approved for human consumption in the United States.

The European Union has approved three types of genetically modified corn for the food supply, a move linked to the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty. Despite historical resistance to "Frankenfood," the hosts suggest that crop failures caused by wet weather will be used to force the adoption of Monsanto's herbicide-resistant seeds across Europe.

A new company called iKorn appears to be a marketing front for Monsanto, utilizing Web 2.0 branding to sell genetically modified soybeans and corn. The website features specific strains like 104.7R, a Roundup Ready corn that matures in exactly 104 days. While initially suspected to be a hoax due to its elaborate design, the entity is registered in Cicero, Indiana, and maintains ties to Oregon State University.

The documentary "The World According to Monsanto" explores the health risks of Roundup Ready crops and alleges the suppression of critical research. Critics claim the film has been kept off mainstream television stations like PBS, finding a home only on alternative platforms and the internet.

Curry and Dvorak explore theories regarding the origin of the H1N1 strain, including potential links to Monsanto's genetically modified pigs in Germany. They reference reports from Infowars and NPR suggesting the virus contains a unique combination of pig, bird, and human genetic material. The hosts speculate that the virus may have been engineered in a laboratory setting rather than occurring naturally.

In India, thousands of farmers have reportedly committed suicide after facing financial ruin due to the failure of Monsanto's genetically modified seeds. The seeds, marketed as high-yield, often failed to produce viable crops, leaving farmers unable to repay micro-loans. The hosts criticize Monsanto's global agricultural strategy and its impact on traditional farming practices.

Monsanto has filed a patent for a genetically modified pig designed to produce more meat with less feed. German activists and politicians are opposing the patent, which would allow the company to sue farmers who breed the animals. The discussion expands to criticize the quality of industrial food, including tasteless BST-treated milk and the loss of traditional farming practices.