Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Calley Means about his background as a former lobbyist in the food and pharmaceutical industries; how the U.S. health care system profits off of worsening public health, infertility, and obesity; how pharmaceutical companies influence medical education and policy; the impact of processed foods on American health, especially due to chemicals banned in Europe; the role of independent media in exposing corporate and institutional corruption; how these systemic issues fuel populist movements in politics; the rise in ultra-processed food consumption since the 1990s; how the USDA, FTC, and other institutions have been co-opted by the food and cigarette industries; why toxic additives that are banned in other countries are prevalent in U.S. foods; how capitalism and corporate cronyism drive a metabolic health crisis; the political divide between bold reform advocates like Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. versus proponents of incremental change; how independent media can help Americans reclaim health freedom by questioning harmful policies and industry practices; the fallout from COVID policies and their societal impact; how lockdowns and pharmaceutical interests harmed public health, especially with metabolic health issues and childhood obesity; the pharmaceutical industry's strong influence on media, politics, and regulatory agencies; the need for systemic reform in health care, such as removing conflicts of interest in the NIH; practical health tips, like eliminating seed oils and processed grains, for better wellness; solutions for reforming U.S. health and food systems; and much more.

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