Episode 3 of Control Freaks is out

In our third episode, we take on RFK’s views on food and agriculture. Are GMOs actually bad for you, and what is the use and chemistry surrounding pesticides? Act One : A brief history of incredible progress Act Two : Bust a myth Act Three : Natural-ness Our guests in this episode:  Released on August […]

Quoted in Reason Magazine on food dyes

I was quoted in Reason Magazine on the issue of food dye regulation in the United States. You can find the entire article here. But critics argue these studies don’t reflect real-world consumption levels. “The cancer-causing ‘links’ found in studies are based on dangerously high doses given to lab rats in amounts no human would ever consume, even […]

Taking the Color Out of Food a Bad, Ineffective Idea

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) was in Washington D.C last week to take questions from lawmakers he tries to convince to confirm his nomination after Donald Trump takes office. Many skeptics of his policies and beliefs say that he takes a heavy regulatory approach to “Make […]