Topic: Glyphosate

A discussion regarding dietary restrictions focuses on the difference between celiac disease and general wheat allergies. Claims are made that modern wheat issues are often caused by chemical treatments like Roundup (glyphosate) rather than the grain itself. One host notes that a family member became "sick as a dog" from wheat following a COVID-19 infection.

A severe shortage of glyphosate and nitrogen-based fertilizers is threatening global food production, with prices increasing up to five times. The push for "regenerative agriculture" and zero-tillage systems has made farming more reliant on chemicals like glyphosate to manage soil without plowing. Reports from the Ice Age Farmer and wholesale grocer associations indicate that these energy and chemical shortages are beginning to manifest as significant delays in the food supply chain.

The price of Roundup herbicide has tripled in four months, leading to a severe shortage for farmers and golf course managers. While industry experts cite Hurricane Ida's impact on a Bayer plant in Louisiana and energy shortages in China, the hosts suggest the crisis may be a form of price gouging by monopolies. They express concern for farmers who have become dependent on "Roundup Ready" crops and now face unsustainable input costs.

Stephanie Seneff discusses the prevalence of glyphosate (Roundup) in the North American food supply, particularly in legumes like garbanzo beans and wheat. The segment highlights Mexico's decision to ban glyphosate by 2024 despite pressure from Monsanto and the U.S. government. The hosts note the frequent television commercials for class-action lawsuits targeting Roundup for causing cancer.

MIT researcher Stephanie Seneff posits that Nigeria's low COVID-19 death rate—one-hundredth of the U.S. rate—may be due to the absence of glyphosate in their air pollution. She argues that Western countries using biodiesel made from Roundup-ready corn are more susceptible to respiratory illness. Others suggest the discrepancy is simply due to fraudulent data reporting in the West.

Dr. Zach Bush, a former cancer researcher, argues that modern medicine focuses on "disease management" rather than building resilient health. He claims that the human body relies on a massive biodiversity of bacteria, fungi, and viruses (the microbiome) to thrive. Bush suggests that the medical community's "fight" against microorganisms is fundamentally flawed and ignores the body's natural adaptation stress response.

Dr. Zach Bush discussed how Roundup (glyphosate) creates drug-resistant "superweeds" that are actually an extreme effort by the soil to recover its biology. He claims that once farmers stop using the chemical, these weeds disappear within a year as the ecosystem stabilizes. He draws a parallel to human health, suggesting that antibiotics often wipe out the microbiome and lead to worse conditions like cancer.

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a report claiming that popular oatmeal brands contain trace amounts of the weed killer Roundup. The hosts point out that the levels found are significantly below EPA safety thresholds and characterize the report as a PR move for organic food brands.

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.

A surge of military veterans is running for Congress, with Democrats estimating that one-third of their top-tier candidates have served. Meanwhile, the Bayer acquisition of Monsanto is moving forward, though the "Monsanto" brand name will be retired. Bayer is required to spin off its glyphosate division as part of the deal.

EU diplomats approved a five-year license extension for the herbicide glyphosate, commonly known as Monsanto's Roundup. The decision caused a political rift in Germany after the agriculture minister voted in favor of the extension against the wishes of the environment minister. Environmental groups expressed disappointment, citing studies that label the chemical as a probable carcinogen.

A cloud of radioactive Ruthenium-106 was detected over Europe, with experts tracing the source to the Ural Mountains region in Russia or Kazakhstan. Meanwhile, EU member states remain deadlocked over a five-year license extension for the weed killer glyphosate, marketed as Roundup. While some health agencies link the chemical to cancer, U.S. studies have found no firm connection, leading to a regulatory stalemate.

Traces of the herbicide glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup, were reportedly found in Ben & Jerry's ice cream. This discovery follows a series of health and safety setbacks for Chipotle, including E. coli outbreaks and recent rodent sightings. Some analysts speculate these incidents may be "dirty tricks" or corporate sabotage targeting companies that have taken public stances against GMOs.

Newly released court documents suggest Monsanto planned to ghostwrite positive reports on the safety of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. The documents also reveal close coordination between Monsanto executives and EPA officials to suppress federal reviews of the chemical's carcinogenic potential. This comes as Monsanto prepares for a major merger with Bayer.

A California judge ruled that Monsanto's Roundup weed killer can be labeled with a cancer warning due to the presence of glyphosate. The World Health Organization previously classified the chemical as "probably carcinogenic." The hosts criticize a CBS reporter for his pronunciation of "Monsanto" and suggest the network's coverage was subtly pro-corporate.

During a French television interview, consultant Patrick Moore claimed that the herbicide glyphosate (Roundup) is safe enough for humans to drink a quart of it. However, when the interviewer offered him a glass of the chemical, Moore refused, calling the interviewer a "jerk" and an "idiot" before abruptly ending the segment. The hosts mock Moore's hypocrisy and lack of scientific integrity.

Patrick Moore, a consultant for Monsanto, was interviewed in France regarding the safety of the herbicide glyphosate. During the interview, Moore claimed one could drink a quart of the chemical without harm but refused to do so when the interviewer offered him a glass. The hosts mock Moore for his hypocrisy and for abruptly ending the interview after being called an "idiot."

*Science Daily* reports on the rise of "super weeds" that have developed resistance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup. These weeds are spreading across 22 states, threatening the production of corn, soybeans, and cotton. The hosts link this agricultural crisis to a lack of oversight at the Department of Agriculture.

Monsanto and DuPont are engaged in a public legal and ethical battle over business practices and chemical labeling. Meanwhile, the EPA has approved BASF's new "Kicksor" herbicide, designed to kill weeds that have developed resistance to Monsanto's Roundup. The hosts highlight the ongoing cycle of chemical dependency in industrial agriculture as nature adapts to existing toxins.

Research published in Scientific American indicates that "inert" ingredients in Monsanto's Roundup herbicide can be toxic to human embryonic and placental cells. The segment highlights the lack of EPA oversight regarding chemical mixtures and notes that the product is not as biodegradable as originally marketed.