Episode description
In this week show our topic is Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Our guest is Joe Balog, who obtained a B.A. in Sustainable Business and took several courses on this subject. In spring 2017 a representative of the maligned conglomerate Monsanto appeared in the TV show 'Bill Nye Saves the World' which is available on Netflix. During the episode entitled "More Food, Less Hype" host Bill Nye pushes the consumption of GMOs and portrays Monsanto as a victim of bad press. He also shows no scientific data to support his claims that GMOs are good for society and that there is nothing wrong with them. In our show we usually debunk conspiracies, but in this case we must side with people who demonize GMOs as Bill Nye in his popular show claims to be scientific, but supports a positive perspective regarding GMOs with no scientific data, experiments or new information. This is what alternative new sources would call disinformation. Especially, as the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Monsanto Dr. Robert T. Fraley and the farmer on the show proclaim that GMOs are safe, again with absolutely no evidence. They also use the internet as a way to change the conversation and post commercials for their products disguised as articles. Please check out their articles on their websites below which support the premise of the Netflix program, these articles show clear bias and might help you make up your mind about this subject:https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/what-ive-learned-from-bill-nye_us_5900c122e4b06feec8ac927dhttp://findourcommonground.com/blog/bill-nye-saves-world-examines-safety-sustainability-gmos/Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…