Topic: Milk Lobby

2 chapters across the catalog

Artificial Indian
Episode 1725 43:30 - 52:59

1725: Artificial Indian

Raw Milk Regulations, Big Milk Lobby Influence

A discussion on raw milk highlights how small farmers use "pet food" labels to bypass strict government prohibitions on unpasteurized dairy. The "Big Milk" lobby is accused of using safety regulations to protect a centralized sales channel and eliminate competition from independent producers. Comparisons are made to the beef industry, where large processors like Cargill allegedly discourage direct-to-consumer sales from local ranchers.

Bagging Your Own Reality
Episode 24 6:44 - 9:09

24: Bagging Your Own Reality

Soy Milk, Estrogen Claims and Soybean Lobby

A discussion regarding the health effects of soy milk highlights claims that the product contains "mock estrogen" which may cause physical changes in men, such as tender breasts. The soybean industry in the United States is described as having a powerful public relations machine that aggressively counters negative health reports online. One speaker expresses shock at these claims after consuming soy milk exclusively for two years.