August 19, 2012
Frankenfood
Richard welcomes an author and food safety advocate who will reveals shocking facts about how genetically modified organisms (GMOs) entered our lives. Then, an independent journalist argues that the various uprisings, and revolutions that have taken place across the Middle East were carefully planned years in advance by the CIA.
Episode Segments
The Conspiracy Show: The Truth about Frankenfoods
Food safety advocate Jeffrey M. Smithr eveals shocking facts about how genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
entered our lives. Smith links GMO to toxins, allergies, infertility, infant mortality, immune dysfunction, stunted growth, and death. Whistleblowers
were fired, threatened, and gagged, and warnings by FDA scientists were ignored. Smith is an international bestselling author and the leading spokesperson on the health dangers of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).
The Conspiracy Show: The Fake Arab Spring
Independent journalist and broadcaster Stephen Lendman says that the various uprisings, and revolutions that have taken place across the Middle East since the Spring of 2011 were carefully planned years in advance and orchestrated by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency along with NATO Intelligence. Lendman is the host of The Progressive Radio News Hour and the author of How Wall Street Fleeces America:
Privatized Banking, Government Collusion and Class War.
Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode
Jeffery K. Smith
The leading consumer advocate promoting healthier non-GMO choices, Jeffrey M. Smith, is the author of the world\'s bestselling and #1 rated book on the health dangers genetically modified organisms (GMOs). His meticulous research documents how biotech companies continue to mislead legislators and safety officials to put the health of society at risk, and the environment in peril.
His first book Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies about the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You\'re Eating masterfully combines the art of storytelling and investigative reporting. His second book, Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, is the authoritative work on GMO health dangers. It includes 65 health dangers, linking GMOs in our food to toxic and allergic reactions, infertility, and damage to virtually every internal organ studied in lab animals. The book expertly summarizes why the safety assessments conducted by the FDA and regulators worldwide teeter on a foundation of outdated science and false assumptions, and why GM foods must urgently become our nation\'s top food safety priority. Former UK environment minister says the revelations in Genetic Roulette may \"change the global course of events this century.\"
Mr. Smith has counseled leaders from every continent, campaigned to end the use of genetically engineered bovine growth hormone (rbGH or rbST), and influenced the first state laws in the United States regulating GMOs. An admired keynote speaker around the globe, Mr. Smith has been described as \"a life-changer\". Mr. Smith has lectured in 30 countries and has been quoted by world leaders and hundreds of media outlets including, The New York Times, Washington Post, BBC World Service, Nature, The Independent, Daily Telegraph, New Scientist, The Times (London), Associated Press, Reuters News Service, LA Times, Time Magazine and Genetic Engineering News. Mr. Smith is also a popular guest on influential radio shows and television programs, such as the BBC, NPR, Fox News, Democracy Now and the Dr. Oz Show.
Former US National Institutes of Health scientist Candace Pert describes Jeffrey as \"the leading world expert in the understanding and communication of the health issues surrounding genetically modified foods.\"
Mr. Smith has united leaders to support, The Campaign for Healthier Eating in America, a revolutionary industry and consumer movement to remove GMOs from the US food supply. He is the executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, producer of the films Hidden Dangers in Kids\' Meals and Your Milk on Drugs—Just Say No!, writes an internationally syndicated column, Spilling the Beans, has a regular blog on the popular Huffington Post, and is followed on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
The Institute for Responsible Technology\'s Campaign for Healthier Eating in America mobilizes citizens, organizations, businesses, and the media, to achieve the tipping point of consumer rejection of genetically modified foods.
The Institute produces a wide range of consumer education and advocacy tools for its visitors and newsletter readers, including the nation\'s most popular non-GMO in-store brand publication, the Non-GMO Shopping Guide.
The Institute informs policy makers and the public around the world about the risks and impacts of GMOs on health, environment, agriculture, the global economy, and the problems associated with current research, regulation, corporate practices, and reporting.
Mr. Smith lives with his wife in Iowa, surrounded by genetically modified soybeans and corn.
Steve Lendman
Born in 1934 in Boston, MA. Raised in a modest middle income family. Attended public schools. Received a Harvard BA in 1956 and a Wharton MBA in 1960. After six years as a marketing research analyst, became part of a new small family business in 1967. Remaining there until retiring in 1999. Have since devoted my time to progressive causes, extensive reading, and since summer 2005 writing on vital world and national topics. They include war and peace, American imperialism, corporate dominance, political persecutions, and a range of other social, economic and political issues. In early 2007, began regular radio hosting. Now host The Progressive Radio News Hour on The Progressive Radio Network.
