# Factory Farming on The No Agenda Show Factory Farming comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to May 2024. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** April 2008 – May 2024 - **Related topics:** [Eggs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eggs.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Ag-gag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ag-gag.md), [Agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [Animal Rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-rights.md), [Animal Welfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-welfare.md), [Antibiotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antibiotics.md), [Arctic Drilling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arctic-drilling.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bernie Sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### Consumer Behavior, Food Security Risks - **Episode:** [1657: Trash Can Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1657-trash-can-man.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-05 - **Time:** 55:36–59:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1657-trash-can-man/chapter/consumer-behavior-food-security-risks.md Concerns regarding the centralization of protein production suggest that moving to large-scale meat factories creates a national security risk. Concentrating food sources in a few facilities makes the population vulnerable to missile strikes or industrial accidents, potentially leading to instant famine. Keywords: [food security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-security.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [factory farming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factory-farming.md), [supermarkets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supermarkets.md), [famine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/famine.md) ### Celebrity Activism, Arctic Drilling, and Political Endorsements - **Episode:** [1336: Climate Crisis Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-08 - **Time:** 54:27–57:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/celebrity-activism-arctic-drilling-and-political-endorsements.md A celebrity activist expresses confusion over President Obama's support for Arctic drilling despite his other green initiatives. The speaker endorses Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders, citing Sanders' alleged insensitivity to the Black community and his failure to address the "factory farming lobby." The activist argues that a global shift to a plant-based diet is the only way to prevent the death of the oceans and the planet within 50 years. Keywords: [arctic drilling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arctic-drilling.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [factory farming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factory-farming.md), animal products ### Unhappy Meals Campaign, Humane Society vs McDonald's - **Episode:** [1047: Congrats Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1047-congrats-canada.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-02 - **Time:** 2:47:50–2:54:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1047-congrats-canada/chapter/unhappy-meals-campaign-humane-society-vs-mcdonald-s.md The Humane Society launched the "Unhappy Meals" campaign to pressure McDonald's into improving animal welfare standards at its supplier factory farms. The campaign highlights issues such as genetic manipulation and cramped warehouse conditions for chickens. The show concludes with a final reminder of the "Value for Value" model and a sign-off for the July 1st episode. Keywords: [mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), humane society, [factory farming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factory-farming.md), [animal welfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-welfare.md), unhappy meals, [outro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outro.md) ### Bad Egg Scandal, Factory Farming, Antibiotic Resistance - **Episode:** [955: Outrage Addition](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/955-outrage-addition.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-13 - **Time:** 2:27:05–2:30:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/955-outrage-addition/chapter/bad-egg-scandal-factory-farming-antibiotic-resistance.md A major food scandal emerged as the Netherlands was accused of exporting 700,000 "bad eggs" infected with pesticides to the UK. This is linked to broader concerns about factory farming, as detailed in the book "Chickenizing Farms and Food." Research from Johns Hopkins University warns that low-dose antibiotics in livestock are creating genetically identical, antibiotic-resistant bacteria that can spread miles away from farm ventilation fans. Keywords: [eggs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eggs.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [antibiotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antibiotics.md), [factory farming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factory-farming.md), [johns hopkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johns-hopkins.md) ### Russell Simmons Endorsement, Factory Farming and Climate - **Episode:** [805: Mono Nuptials](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-06 - **Time:** 1:54:51–1:58:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials/chapter/russell-simmons-endorsement-factory-farming-and-climate.md Rap mogul Russell Simmons endorses Hillary Clinton while attacking Bernie Sanders for being "insensitive" to black people and failing to address the "factory farming lobby." Simmons claims that factory farming is the primary cause of climate change, storms, and earthquakes. Keywords: [russell simmons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-simmons.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [factory farming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factory-farming.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [veganism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veganism.md) ### Ag-Gag Laws and the Animal and Ecological Terrorism Act - **Episode:** [528: Zero Risk Society](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/528-zero-risk-society.md) - **Published:** 2013-07-07 - **Time:** 1:14:59–1:22:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/528-zero-risk-society/chapter/ag-gag-laws-and-the-animal-and-ecological-terrorism-act.md Utah resident Amy Meyer was the first person prosecuted under "Ag-Gag" laws for filming animal abuse at a slaughterhouse from a public easement. ALEC's "Animal and Ecological Terrorism Act" provides the framework for these laws, which categorize undercover photography of factory farms as economic terrorism. The FBI has reportedly prioritized these investigations since 2003. Keywords: [ag-gag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ag-gag.md), amy meyer, [utah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utah.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [factory farming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factory-farming.md), [animal rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-rights.md) ### Illinois Road Trip, GM Corn and Factory Farming - **Episode:** [328: Pounding the Pavement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/328-pounding-the-pavement.md) - **Published:** 2011-08-07 - **Time:** 1:03:27–1:06:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/328-pounding-the-pavement/chapter/illinois-road-trip-gm-corn-and-factory-farming.md The tour moves from Tennessee through Kentucky to Illinois, where Adam Curry observes vast fields of genetically modified corn and windowless chicken coops. He compares the signage for agricultural products to winery advertisements. The segment concludes with their arrival at the home of producers Chuck and Dana in Inverness. Keywords: [kentucky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kentucky.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), gm corn, [food inc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-inc.md), [factory farming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factory-farming.md), inverness ### United Egg Producers, Factory Farming Standards - **Episode:** [230: Battle of the Billionaires](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/230-battle-of-the-billionaires.md) - **Published:** 2010-08-29 - **Time:** 1:56:49–2:02:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/230-battle-of-the-billionaires/chapter/united-egg-producers-factory-farming-standards.md The website EggSafety.org, run by United Egg Producers, is criticized for portraying industrial egg facilities as small family farms. The hosts discuss the practice of "beak trimming" to prevent cannibalism in crowded cages and the difference in quality between industrial eggs and those from free-range chickens. Keywords: united egg producers, [factory farming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factory-farming.md), beak trimming, [salmonella](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salmonella.md), [eggs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eggs.md) ### Working Class Identity, Child Labor, and Rose Farming - **Episode:** [28: The Future of Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/28-the-future-of-media.md) - **Published:** 2008-04-27 - **Time:** 55:07–57:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/28-the-future-of-media/chapter/working-class-identity-child-labor-and-rose-farming.md The definition of the "working class" is explored, focusing on manual labor roles like truck drivers and machinists. 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