Episode Details

In this February 20 episode of MAHA News, Jordan Sather and Nate Prince break down the controversy surrounding the new executive order addressing glyphosate and elemental phosphorus under the Defense Production Act. They examine claims about immunity for Bayer, clarify what the order actually does, and discuss why glyphosate has become so embedded in the U.S. food system that an immediate ban could devastate farmers and spike food prices. The hosts reference Sri Lanka’s failed nationwide organic experiment, RFK Jr.’s comments calling America’s food system “chemical warfare,” and the broader tension between reform and food security.

They also expose the flaws in the GRAS system, which allows food companies to self-certify ingredients as safe, and highlight alarming obesity and malnutrition trends in the U.S. Finally, they address the rapidly aging farmer population, rising farm bankruptcies, and structural issues making agriculture less viable for the next generation.