A Conversation With Stacey Malkin

Hosts Anna Maria and Brian Clement welcome Stacey Malkin, the co-founder and managing editor of the U.S. Rights to Know. This non-profit public health research group sheds light on corporate malpractices, especially in the beauty industry, by revealing harmful components in popular products that consumers are usually unaware of.

Malkin unveils the shocking reality of toxic substances like formaldehyde in baby shampoos and other beauty products. She discusses the pharmaceutical giants' stubbornness to reformulate their products, despite years of persistent pressure from advocacy groups. This episode is a powerful symbol of the influence exerted by committed non-profit organizations and informed consumers in promoting change in large companies.

Further, the conversation explores the theme of deceptive marketing strategies employed by corporations, including the promotion of junk food to children. The show offers hope alongside this harsh reality, citing examples from countries that successfully controlled junk food advertising and witnessed a significant decrease in disease rates as a result.

Stacey also touches upon her latest research in ultra-processed foods, discussing their addictive nature that promotes overeating and their detrimental health effects, including increasing the risks of cancer and mental health issues.

Listen in as Stacey reveals the threats of new food technology like gene editing, or CRISPR, and how it's being used for ultra-industrializing the food chain. Learn about failed enterprises like the billion-dollar Silicon Valley burger and understand why simply replacing meat isn't the sustainable solution it's made out to be.

This enlightening conversation urges listeners to scrutinize their consumption habits and inspires them to join the fight against corporate manipulation in the beauty and food industry. Tune in to get motivated to make a difference.