The Farm Bill’s Dirty Secret, MAHA Midterms, and Mike Tyson Returns!

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Feb 19, 2026

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Dr. Daniel Pompa, cellular health expert, on cell membranes and removing toxic seed oils. Gary Brecka, human biologist, on synthetic folic acid and links to attention issues. Dr. Robert Malone, immunology researcher, on pregnancy immune changes and breast milk’s protective properties. Russell Brand, comedian and activist, on local food systems. Dr. Mehmet Oz, physician-policy leader, on drug pricing and affordability. Kyle Diamantis, FDA foods head, on closing the GRAS loophole.

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INSIGHT

Food Policy As National Strength

MAHA frames food policy as a national security and public-health imperative to reverse declining fitness in youth.
Tony Lyons cites 70% of young Americans failing military fitness standards to show dietary guidelines affect readiness and longevity.

ADVICE

Stop Snacking To Lower Insulin Spikes

Avoid habitual snacking to reduce chronic insulin spikes that drive insulin resistance.
Dr. Eric Berg reports cutting snacks dropped him from 211 to 180 pounds and recommends keeping junk food out of the house to prevent temptation.

INSIGHT

GRAS Evolved Into A Loophole

The GRAS exemption has become the predominant pathway for new food ingredients, letting companies self-determine safety without FDA oversight.
Kyle Diamantis explains this 1958-intended short exemption has been stretched into a de facto loophole hiding thousands of ingredients.

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In today's episode, Tony Lyons is joined by a panel of leading experts, as well as Mike Tyson and Russel Brand, to discuss the sweeping reforms being implemented by the Trump administration and HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Also highlighted is the need for ACTION to fight the latest attempt at Liability Shields for big chemical companies hidden in the current Farm Bill. It seems the Big Chem lobby never sleeps. A Champion’s Perspective: Boxing legend Mike Tyson shares his personal health journey and why "health is your first wealth". Other Key Topics include the "GRAS" Loophole: FDA’s Kyle Diamantis details the urgent mission to close regulatory loopholes that have allowed thousands of untested chemicals to enter our food supply without oversight. Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing: Dr. Mehmet Oz explains the new "Most Favored Nation" drug pricing policy and the launch of trump.gov, making essential medications like insulin and fertility drugs more affordable. The Truth About Snacking & Insulin: Dr. Eric Berg explores how ultra-processed "snack foods" drive insulin resistance and why returning to real, whole foods is essential for metabolic health. Immunology & Breast Milk: Dr. Robert Malone shares groundbreaking science on how pregnancy recalibrates the immune system and the "superpower" of breast milk as a living defense system for newborns. The Folic Acid Concern: Gary Brecka discusses the potential link between synthetic folic acid fortification and rising rates of ADD/ADHD, advocating for natural methyl-folate alternatives. Cellular Detoxification: Dr. Daniel Pompa explains why life and death begin at the cell membrane and how removing toxic seed oils is the first step to hormonal balance.

00:00 – Intro: Welcome to the Revolution

00:20 -- Tony Lyons: Healthy Food, and More Pesticide Immunity Shields

06:18 – Dr. Eric Berg: The Danger of Ultra-Processed Snacking

12:57 – Kyle Diamantas: FDA Update - Closing the GRAS Loophole

18:53 – Dr. Oz: Affordability & Drug Pricing Reform25:12 – Russell Brand: Local Food

32:50 – Interview with Mike Tyson

37:45 – Dr. Robert Malone: The Superpower of Breast Milk

44:10 – Gary Brecka: Folic Acid vs. Folate

53:31 – Dr. Daniel Pompa: Repairing Cell Membranes

59:31 – Tony Lyons: Midterms & The Mission Ahead