3 chapters across the catalog
Marijuana Legalization, MADD Corruption and SodaStream
The hosts discuss the upcoming marijuana legalization vote in California and criticize Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as a corrupt organization. They also praise the SodaStream product for its efficiency in making sparkling water at home using filtered tap water.
SodaStream CEO and the EPA "Pollutant" Label for CO2
On CNBC, the CEO of SodaStream corrected host Joe Kernan by noting that the CO2 used in his product is the same substance the EPA has classified as a "pollutant." The hosts discuss the absurdity of labeling a naturally occurring, exhaled gas as a dangerous pollutant. They explain the industry argument that carbonating drinks is "carbon neutral" as the gas is captured from the air and returned to it.
Israel Boycott Threats and Scarlett Johansson SodaStream Controversy
Secretary of State John Kerry warned of an increasing "delegitimization campaign" and potential international boycotts against Israel if peace talks fail. This follows the high-profile controversy involving actress Scarlett Johansson, who resigned as an ambassador for Oxfam after being criticized for her endorsement of SodaStream, which operates a factory in the West Bank. European financial institutions are reportedly beginning to adopt punitive policies toward Israeli settlement activity.
