Topic: Golden Rice

3 chapters across the catalog

The Christmas Special
Episode 889 1:10:31 - 1:14:11

889: The Christmas Special

Patrick Moore Monsanto Interview and Glyphosate Safety Claim

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.

Bandwich
Episode 707 1:10:44 - 1:15:23

707: Bandwich

Patrick Moore, Monsanto, Glyphosate Safety Stunt

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."

Tools of Slaughter
Episode 540 1:43:17 - 1:50:29

540: Tools of Slaughter

Fox News, Monsanto, Genetically Modified Rice

Fox News is accused of running a rigged, pro-Monsanto segment featuring Greg Gutman and Dana Perino. The editorial attacked environmental activists for destroying "Golden Rice" fields in the Philippines, claiming the activists are accessories to mass murder. The segment is characterized as a shameless corporate promotion for genetically modified agriculture.