Peter Lurie

Dr. Peter Lurie, President of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, dives into the FDA's recent ban on Red Dye No. 3, a decision rooted in cancer research from the 1990s. He sheds light on the alarming presence of synthetic dyes in food and potential behavioral effects on children. Lurie stresses the pressing need for reform in food safety regulations, addressing the GRAS loophole that allows unsafe additives like aspartame. He advocates for stronger government actions to protect consumers from harmful chemicals in their diets.

Shannon Bream, Fox News Sunday anchor and host of Livin' The Bream, discusses President-elect Trump’s sweeping first-day agenda, including immigration and sport participation issues, and the political landscape's impact on Democrats. Dr. Peter Lurie, President of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, dives into the FDA's ban on Red Dye No. 3 due to cancer risks and its implications for food safety standards. They highlight the need for regulatory reforms and the changing priorities of the incoming administration.

While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to approve safe and effective drugs as quickly as possible to patients who need them, it must also maintain the diligence and rigor necessary to prevent harm. Two health experts look at the pace of FDA approvals and argue about whether the agency is getting it right on keeping the public safe or stifling health innovations. Now we debate: Is the FDA Too Cautious? Arguing Yes: Colin Hill, CEO & Co-Founder, Aitia   Arguing No: Peter Lurie, President and Executive Director of Center for Science in the Public Interest  Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices