Yogi Hendlin

Dr. Yogi Hendlin, a public health professor and environmental health scientist, discusses the corruption in science. Topics include industry-funded studies, manipulation of government officials by big industries, overt corruption examples from companies like ExxonMobil, and the impact of corrupt science on public health. The discussion also covers the controversy surrounding glyphosate, the importance of rebuilding public trust in science, and addressing gradual threats posed by human-made chemicals on the environment.

Yogi Hale Hendlin, an environmental philosopher and public health researcher, joins tech reporter Samantha Cole to discuss the alarming rise of high-tech disposable vapes. They delve into the environmental hazards posed by these devices, emphasizing their contribution to e-waste and pollution. Cole shares her personal experience with a touchscreen vape that integrates social media, while Hendlin explains the regulatory loopholes that allow these products to thrive. The conversation calls for a rethinking of consumption and disposal practices in our increasingly digital world.