6 chapters across the catalog
Bernie Sanders, Senate Committee on Obesity and Junk Food
Senator Bernie Sanders and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee address the rising costs of diabetes treatment and insulin. Dr. Keisha Lipska testifies that the food industry profits from making people sick while the drug industry profits from treating them. Sanders suggests banning junk food advertisements targeted at children as a preventative measure.
Simone Biles withdrew from Olympic competition after experiencing a psychological barrier known as the yips during a vault performance. The situation highlights the extreme pressures placed on athletes by the International Olympic Committee, including restrictive COVID-19 protocols and cardboard beds. Comparisons are drawn between the treatment of Olympic athletes and the high-pressure environment of TED Talk fellows.
Senate Committee Hearing and the Definition of a Viral Surge
Dr. Fauci and Dr. Robert Redfield testified remotely to the Senate Health Committee while in quarantine following White House exposure. The hearing highlighted a partisan split in mask-wearing among senators, with Rand Paul notably appearing without one. The media's use of the word "surge" is questioned, specifically regarding its application to small increases in case numbers.
EU Health Committee Targets Phosphate Additives in Kebabs
The European Parliament's Health Committee is considering a ban on phosphate additives in frozen kebab meat, citing links to heart disease. The move has sparked outrage in Germany and among kebab vendors who use the additives for moisture and flavor. The hosts speculate that the phosphate story may be a media distraction from the glyphosate renewal or a targeted move against Turkish food culture.
The Slaughter Solution, Health Care Bill, Deemed Passed
House Rules Committee Chairman Louise Slaughter has proposed a procedural maneuver known as the "Slaughter Solution" to pass the Senate's health care bill. This "deem and pass" strategy allows the House to approve the bill without a direct vote on the Senate version. The hosts criticize this as an unconstitutional "shyster" move to avoid political accountability.
Senate Finance Committee Health Insurance Reform Pivot
Adam Curry highlights a linguistic shift in President Obama's rhetoric from "healthcare reform" to "health insurance reform." He argues that the Senate Finance Committee is using procedural maneuvers to merge various bills into a final version that avoids constitutional spending requirements. The hosts express skepticism toward the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) claims regarding the bill's affordability and deficit impact.
