The MAHA Podcast

The 1958 Food Loophole That Let Companies Approve Their Own Chemicals — And Why It's Finally Closing

August 13, 2026·1h 25m
Episode Description from the Publisher

A 1958 exemption let food companies approve their own chemicals for 65 years. This week, the FDA moved to close it.MAHA Action president Tony Lyons opens with the GRAS loophole, the first federal definition of ultra-processed food, the new executive order reshaping the childhood vaccine schedule, and what recently released records mean for Dr. Anthony Fauci.Human biologist Gary Brecka breaks down the GRAS reform and the Gen Z spending data he says proves a real behavioral shift toward whole foods. Dr. Eric Berg, the Knowledge Doc, makes the case for fasting insulin as the test most doctors never order. Sally Fallon of the Weston A. Price Foundation returns to nutrient-dense traditional diets, raw milk, and the Wise Traditions conference. Liana Werner-Gray, author of The Truth About Seed Oils, gives her six foods to cut and six to add.Toxicologist Dr. Alexandra Muñoz warns that industry is lobbying to weaken TSCA before the end of September, and explains how chemicals reach food through soil, water, and packaging, not just ingredient labels. Jeffrey Tucker of the Brownstone Institute tracks New Hampshire's HB 396 and the push to override the governor's veto on small-farm meat processing.Rep. Scott Perry, newly endorsed by MAHA Action, describes fighting vaccine mandates for service members and co-sponsoring the Interstate Milk Freedom Act. Congressional candidate Austin Rogers connects farmers, chronic disease, and his own health story. Marla Maples on food, faith, and global wellness. Russell Brand joins on censorship and the Fauci records.✊ JOIN US: mahaaction.org📰 The MAHA Report: themahareport.com📋 Legislative Tracker: mahaaction.org/legislative-tracker🚨 Subscribe & hit 🔔 Live every Wednesday at 4:00 PM ET⌚️ Chapters00:00 Opening Statements11:55 Sally Fallon18:20 Dr. Eric Berg28:25 Russell Brand35:36 Marla Maples41:40 Rep. Scott Perry49:30 Gary Brecka57:53 Liana Werner-Gray1:04:28 Dr. Alexandra Muñoz1:12:11 Jeffrey Tucker1:18:32 Austin Rogers1:24:20 Call to Action

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