Fairly Interesting

#28 - White Gold or White Lie? The Truth About Salt and Health

Uncover salt's epic history—from empire-building currency to Gandhi's revolution-sparking march. Explore its biological necessity, animal cravings, and the flawed "salt scare" that wrongly equates low salt with universal health. Science reveals extreme restriction activates stress hormones, triggers insulin resistance, raises heart rate, and may increase risks. Moderate intake often optimal; salt: essential, not enemy. 

#27 - Maggots & Misery vs. Mankind & Beef

The flesh-eating screwworm that devours cattle and wildlife alive is threatening the US again.  Once a major beef production issue has since been largely solved thanks to Knipling and Bushland inventing the Sterile Insect Technique in the 1930’s. New World Screwworm was eradicated from the US in 1966 by releasing sterile males into the wild, ultimately leading to population collapse. That same genius sterilizing blueprint later eradicated the tsetse fly, carrier of sleeping sickness, from Zanzibar in 1997 and other parts of Africa, slashing human cases by 97%. The story begins even earlier with Texas fever, when in 1893 Theo Smith proved ticks transmit Babesia—igniting the vector-borne revolution that made all these victories possible. Three parasites, three insects, three battles to improve humanity and reduce suffering

#26 - Keto Clarity: Unlocking Fat Loss, Cancer Defense, and Mental Health

In this episode we discuss insulin and insulin resistance. This leads onto the profound health benefits of nutritional ketosis. From obesity Type 2 Diabetes and weight loss to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Cancer and even Malaria. “Keto” is a practical way of improving many health maladies. 73% of US population is overweight and obese. This is a health crisis that can be helped by simple nutritional life style changes. Join us for a fairly interesting chat. 
Fat: Why it Matters and What to Do About It with Ben Bikman | The Metabolic Link Ep. 35
Keto versus Colon Cancer: Microbiome Makes the Difference
How Ketones Take out the Trash: New Research on Diet and Brain Aging
Cancer as a Mitochondrial Metabolic Disease: Thomas Seyfried
Fat Cell Scientist: 99% People Lose Weight & Stop Disease Faster With This Insulin Trick

#25 - What a Plant Knows

Sunflowers turn before dawn, vines mimic their neighbors, corn recruits wasps to kill caterpillars, and trees chat underground. What secrets are plants hiding, and are they smarter than we think? Join us on this episode as we explore the hidden and incredible life and communication of plants. 
References: 
What a Plant Knows
The Light Eaters

#024 - Time For a COOL Change?

Should imported beef be labeled “Product of the USA” when it’s not born or raised here? We discuss the complex issue of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), which would ensure every package reveals its true origin, empowering you to choose authentic, U.S.-born beef over cheap imports. We dive into why this matters: a beef herd at its lowest in 73 years—down from 38 million in 1985 to 28 million today—shrinking consumption, and the bitter irony of “Beef, it’s what’s for dinner”. Join us to explore the what, why, and how of shaping U.S. beef’s future.  Giddy’Up!

#23 - Need a Change of Heart? Pigs to the Rescue

Donor organs are desperately needed. The waiting list for a heart. kidney, lung is long and uncertain. Enter the emerging world of Transgenic and Chimeric Pigs. What if pigs can grow a new heart, just for you? Even one with your own genetic material. Join us for this fascinating chat about growing custom organs, harvesting organs for Organ Tourism and the ethical and practical issues of this growing global industry.

#22 - Family Farms: A Dying Breed?

In this podcast we clear up the misperceptions around Corporate Farming and explain how family farms are still the bedrock of American agriculture. The reality is far different than what you might think. We explore why there is such emotional resonance associated with the proverbial family farm. Why people feel so strongly about small farms, family farms, and where our food comes from.

#21 - Irrigation is Always Interesting

In this episode we discuss irrigation; the manipulation of water for farming and human flourishing. From beaver dams to the Ogallala Aquifer, from the Indus valley to Petra, from (midget) water diviners to nuclear desalination plants, we look forward to a future “greening” of Africa and nourishing the world with unlimited sweetwater. We hope you enjoy this wide ranging chat.

#020 - Goodbye Yellowstone: The Rest of The Story

RFK Jr. is driving a fresh national discussion on health through nutrition. While this is a welcome development, unfortunately, he and others like Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson are missing the last part of the story. The unintended consequences of so-called organic farming would be disastrous. We also discuss the disturbing recent paper published by the American Academy of Pediatrics warning about dangerous GMO foods for children. Not only is the paper terribly irresponsible and very flawed, but it also appears to have a dark motivation behind it. Knowledge is power and we hope this helps add to your understanding. Cheers!
References & Relevant Articles:
Use of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)-Containing Food Products in Children | Pediatrics(this is the paper by American Academy of Pediatrics that we discuss in the episode)
A Pediatrician's Letter to the AAP - by Nicole Keller
Ignore Science, Advance an Agenda - THE FIREBREAK
Dragging Trust in Science into the Sewer - by David Zaruk
Posh nosh: With a gaping hole in the public finances, why are British taxpayers subsidising premium-priced organic food?
Industrialisation of organic will seal its downfall

#019 - Even the Cows Won't Eat It!

In this episode we revisit Fake Meat and explore why Beyond Beef stock crashed, why McDonald's discontinued their fake meat burger, and why the hype bubble is bursting. Hint, the cows won't even eat veggie burgers! We hope you enjoy it.
Why Beyond Meat Is Crashing Today | Nasdaq
BANKRUPT: The WEF agenda is FAILING! - by Peter Imanuelsen
Fake Beef Craze Fizzles With Beyond Meat in the Crosshairs - Bloomberg
Savor Successfully Develops Dairy & Plant-Free Butter From CO2 and Hydrogen - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
Opinion Where's the beef? Here's why the fake meat fad sizzled out.
Fake Meat Was Supposed to Save the World. It Became Just Another Fad