# Michael Pollan on The No Agenda Show Michael Pollan comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2009 to November 2022. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** July 2009 – November 2022 - **Related topics:** [Agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [Butchery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/butchery.md), [Canola Oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canola-oil.md), [Food Inc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-inc.md), [Marin County](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marin-county.md), [Mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), [Michael Butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-butler.md), [Monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [Pesticides](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pesticides.md), [Whole Foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whole-foods.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### McDonald's French Fries and Pesticide Usage - **Episode:** [1504: Value Chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1504-value-chain.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-17 - **Time:** 2:32:49–2:37:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1504-value-chain/chapter/mcdonald-s-french-fries-and-pesticide-usage.md Author Michael Pollan details the agricultural requirements for McDonald's french fries, which must be made from long Russet Burbank potatoes. To avoid "net necrosis" blemishes, farmers use a highly toxic pesticide called Monitor. The potatoes must be stored in atmosphere-controlled sheds for weeks to off-gas chemicals before they are safe for consumption. Keywords: [mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), [michael pollan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-pollan.md), russet burbank, [pesticides](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pesticides.md), net necrosis ### Michael Butler and French Butchery Techniques - **Episode:** [725: Cricket Flour](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/725-cricket-flour.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-30 - **Time:** 1:10:17–1:13:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/725-cricket-flour/chapter/michael-butler-and-french-butchery-techniques.md Michael Butler, a friend of the show, has taken up amateur butchery in Marin County after being inspired by Michael Pollan's writing. He is learning to process whole animals, such as pigs, and is exploring "French cuts" of meat, which differ significantly from standard American butchery styles found in modern grocery stores. Keywords: [michael butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-butler.md), [butchery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/butchery.md), [marin county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marin-county.md), french cuts, [michael pollan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-pollan.md) ### Big Organic, Pepsi Throwback Real Sugar - **Episode:** [170: Flat Chested Women](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/170-flat-chested-women.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-31 - **Time:** 1:21:42–1:24:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/170-flat-chested-women/chapter/big-organic-pepsi-throwback-real-sugar.md The hosts criticize "Big Organic" retailers like Whole Foods, citing author Michael Pollan's work on how these companies prioritize profit over health. They mention that Pepsi has released a "Throwback" version using real sugar, which they expect to sell well despite the rising cost of sugar. They reiterate the importance of avoiding genetically modified soy and corn products. Keywords: [whole foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whole-foods.md), [michael pollan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-pollan.md), big organic, pepsi throwback, [canola oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canola-oil.md) ### Monsanto Genetically Modified Wheat, Food Inc Documentary - **Episode:** [114: Obama's Pitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/114-obama-s-pitch.md) - **Published:** 2009-07-19 - **Time:** 1:17:35–1:19:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/114-obama-s-pitch/chapter/monsanto-genetically-modified-wheat-food-inc-documentary.md Monsanto has received approval to develop genetically modified wheat for the United States market, coinciding with a rise in wheat and soybean futures. 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