Topic: New Scientist

An article in "New Scientist" by Dominic Dyer argues that organic food should be irradiated following the E. coli outbreak in Germany. Dyer is revealed to be the CEO of the Crop Protection Association, which represents major chemical companies like Bayer, Dow, DuPont, and Monsanto. The hosts argue the E. coli scare is being weaponized by the chemical industry to destroy the reputation of organic farming.

The hosts discuss "neo-prohibitionist" efforts to ban all drinking and driving. A health tip from New Scientist suggests that taking antacids like Tums can reduce the craving for a cigarette after consuming alcohol, as the craving is linked to stomach acidity.

ABC News reports on a spike in threatening emails sent to climate scientists like Michael Mann, with the FBI investigating the harassment. The news segment links climate change denial to white supremacist websites, which the hosts describe as a "Cointelpro" tactic. They argue this framing is intended to silence dissent by associating skeptics with extremist groups.