Episode #1722
Bartow Elmore
Books mentioned
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Bartow Elmore, an environmental historian at Ohio State University and author of Seed Money, examines Monsanto’s evolution from a chemical company into a major agricultural corporation. The episode explores its chemical legacy, patented seeds, herbicide use, environmental contamination, corporate accountability, and the shift toward regenerative farming and agricultural reform.
What they talked about
- History of Coca-Cola and coca leaf sourcing
- Caffeine supply chain and synthetic caffeine
- Monsanto's history with Agent Orange and dioxin
- Glyphosate (Roundup) development and health controversies
- Genetically engineered seeds and patenting life forms
- Environmental impact of industrial agriculture
- Hunting as an alternative to factory farming
- Plastic pollution and greenwashing by corporations
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