Topic: Raw Milk

A donor from Underhill, Vermont, contributed $1,000 after closing a real estate project, fulfilling a promise made in 2020. The donor, who first heard the show on Joe Rogan's podcast, described living a "no agenda lifestyle" with gardens, chickens, and homeschooling in a politically "commie" area of Vermont. He was knighted as "Sir Fried Guy Under the Hill" and requested a "You Might Die" Obama soundbite and a seat at the roundtable with raw milk and grass-fed steak.

The show concludes its formal segments with a knighting ceremony for "Sir Fried Guy Under the Hill," who receives a certificate of authenticity and a No Agenda signet ring. "Jobs Karma" is also sent to Dame Shaye, who is seeking a new position due to health issues, and a plug is given for her website, lossvault.com. The hosts emphasize the "Value for Value" model, noting that no corporate interests or ads sway their deconstruction of the media.

Raw milk is experiencing a resurgence in popularity despite being illegal to sell across state lines in 20 U.S. states. Proponents argue that raw dairy is a staple in Europe and offers superior health benefits, while the FDA maintains warnings regarding bacteria like E. coli and Campylobacter. The difficulty of obtaining raw milk in America is compared to the ease of purchasing illegal drugs.

A discussion on the prevalence of baby formula questions why natural breastfeeding has been supplanted by commercial products. The hosts speculate on how families managed infant nutrition before the invention of formula, referencing "Little House on the Prairie" and the use of wet nurses or raw cow's milk. There is a suggestion that "Big Food" and companies like Nestle have successfully marketed formula as a superior alternative to breast milk.

Media reports compare raw milk to "raw sewage," claiming it is heavily contaminated with fecal matter. Dr. Celine Gounder and other experts warn against unpasteurized dairy due to the risk of avian flu mutating for human-to-human spread. The hosts criticize the "wet market" narrative resurfacing in relation to dairy farm workers and potential future pandemics.

Rachel Maddow reported on a burgeoning bird flu (H5N1/H5N5) outbreak, linking it to the consumption of raw milk. She criticized the Trump administration for allegedly suppressing CDC health alerts and for appointing a raw milk producer from McAfee Farms as an FDA advisor. The hosts mock the segment as a desperate attempt to create a new "Trump-led" health crisis.

The history of "Government Cheese" is traced back to World War II, when the U.S. government became a massive buyer of milk to produce ice cream for military morale. After the war, the government continued buying milk to prevent the dairy industry's collapse, storing the surplus as cheese in underground caverns. During the Reagan administration, this surplus was distributed to low-income families, leading to the creation of the National Dairy Council to drive private milk consumption.

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.

Adam Curry discusses his wife Mimi's project on making homemade dog food using table scraps. He argues that dogs were historically bred to eat human leftovers and that modern kibble may be less healthy. The conversation is interrupted by a news report warning against feeding pets raw milk due to bird flu risks.

A CBS News report warns that indoor cats are contracting bird flu, potentially through infected birds in cat food or "fomite transfer" from owners' shoes. The report highlights the risk of the virus becoming zoonotic through a single mutation. The hosts mock the "insane" level of fear-mongering regarding raw milk and machinery.

Dr. Celine Gounder discusses different strains of H5N1, claiming the human case in Louisiana differs from the strain found in dairy cattle. The hosts mock the suggestion that backyard chicken owners should call animal control for dead birds. They argue the current media focus on the dangers of raw milk is a coordinated effort to discourage independent food sources.

Health officials are monitoring a flu-like illness in Congo and the Marburg "bleeding eye" virus in Rwanda. Simultaneously, the discovery of bird flu in raw milk samples in California has led to increased scrutiny of unpasteurized dairy products by the FDA and transition teams.

Health officials and media outlets like CBS News are warning against the growing "raw milk" movement promoted by social media influencers. Dr. Celine Gounder claims raw milk offers no nutritional benefit and carries risks of E. coli, salmonella, and potentially polio or bird flu. Despite these warnings, more than half of US states have created pathways for farmers to sell unpasteurized milk directly to consumers.

Google's AI search overviews are criticized for providing dangerous medical advice, such as suggesting users suck out rattlesnake venom or eat "at least one small rock per day" for minerals—advice sourced from the satirical site The Onion. Despite these errors, Dr. Nigam Shah of Stanford Health Care remains optimistic about the long-term benefits of AI in medicine, comparing the current phase to the early days of self-diagnosis via Google Search.

Public health officials are warning against raw milk consumption, suggesting that even pasteurization might not be effective if the viral load is too high. Skeptics point out the lack of documented cases of bird flu transmission via milk. The segment concludes with a nostalgic reference to "Ugly George" and the early days of New York public access cable.

The FDA and media outlets like CNN are warning against the consumption of raw milk due to bird flu concerns. Dr. McCullough and the hosts argue that these warnings are based on "grossly inflated" PCR tests that detect viral particles rather than active infection. They also mock the detection of bird flu in Austin wastewater, suggesting that laboratory techniques like centrifugation can be used to find almost any substance to create a "hair on fire" public health narrative.

Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, an infectious disease expert, appeared on NBC to discuss the H5N1 outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle. She advised the public to avoid raw milk and sick animals, though she noted the risk to the general public remains low. The hosts highlight Bhadelia's background in civic engagement and voting projects, questioning her role as a primary medical expert for the network.

The USDA and CDC advise consumers to cook eggs until yolks are firm and avoid raw or unpasteurized milk to prevent bird flu transmission. Dr. Jen Ashton suggests that for those concerned, a plant-based or vegan diet is an option that is "better for the environment." The hosts highlight this as a "Clip of the Day," noting the pivot from a health crisis to environmental and dietary agendas.

The episode concludes with a produced mix featuring clips about AI, raw milk, and bird flu. It also includes a "girl fight" remix of a heated exchange between Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett during a recent committee hearing.

An NPR report investigates the ease of purchasing raw milk in Texas despite FDA warnings. The segment highlights the "honor system" used at some Texas farms and mocks the conversational broadcasting style used by NPR reporters during the segment.