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Paul Léger
Producer/reporter for this episode who conducts on-the-ground reporting in Oaxaca, narrating visits with farmers and describing local agricultural practices.
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May 13, 2020
• 53min
#4: Modifying Maize
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In this discussion, David Quist, a researcher who uncovered transgenic DNA in Oaxaca's maize, shares the unexpected findings that reignited debates over agricultural integrity. Paul Léger narrates touching encounters with local farmers who fiercely protect their maize heritage. Ignacio Chapela, facing backlash for his groundbreaking paper, discusses the conflict between scientific freedom and institutional pressure. The conversation also highlights the ecological implications of GMOs and how trade agreements may have inadvertently tainted Indigenous crops.
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