# Plant Based on The No Agenda Show Plant Based comes up in 20 chapters across 20 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2015 to March 2026. - **Chapters:** 20 - **Episodes:** 20 - **Discussed:** May 2015 – March 2026 - **Related topics:** [Plant-based](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based.md), [Plant-based Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based-meat.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bugs.md), [Impossible Burger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impossible-burger.md), [Impossible Foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impossible-foods.md), [Israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [3d Printing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3d-printing.md), [Amino Acids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amino-acids.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 20 ### Plant-Based Eggs, Food Startup Investment - **Episode:** [1848: Podcaster Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-05 - **Time:** 34:50–37:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down/chapter/plant-based-eggs-food-startup-investment.md Investors are pouring billions into food startups, including an Israeli company developing the first plant-based fried egg. A taste test comparison between real, dehydrated, and plant-based eggs suggests that while the science is advancing, the flavor and texture of alternatives often resemble potatoes or soggy vegetables. Keywords: plant-based eggs, [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [food science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-science.md), [protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protein.md), [startups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/startups.md) ### Lead Poisoning Symptoms, AI Robot Bias - **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-16 - **Time:** 2:01:37–2:06:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/lead-poisoning-symptoms-ai-robot-bias.md A discussion on the mental symptoms of lead poisoning—including irritability, anxiety, and learning delays—leads to a humorous interaction with an AI bot. The bot denied that lead poisoning could turn someone into a "rabid lunatic Democrat," prompting accusations of political bias. The segment concludes by advising consumers to get protein from whole foods rather than supplements, especially plant-based ones which show the highest contamination. Keywords: [lead poisoning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lead-poisoning.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), irritability, [plant-based](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based.md), [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md) ### Veganism, Over-Easy Eggs and Bird Flu Warnings - **Episode:** [1767: Best Clips of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-24 - **Time:** 1:59:58–2:04:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/veganism-over-easy-eggs-and-bird-flu-warnings.md Medical experts on major networks advise Americans to avoid "over-easy" eggs and raw milk to prevent bird flu transmission. The USDA maintains that properly cooked poultry is safe, but some commentators suggest switching to plant-based diets for environmental and safety reasons. The hosts highlight the "vegan angle" being pushed at the end of public health warnings. Keywords: [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [veganism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veganism.md), [plant-based](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based.md), [eggs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eggs.md), [pasteurization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pasteurization.md) ### Climate Solutions Week and Plant-Based Diet Promotion - **Episode:** [1695: Pronoun Journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-15 - **Time:** 2:28:43–2:33:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey/chapter/climate-solutions-week-and-plant-based-diet-promotion.md NPR and the World Health Organization promoted "Climate Solutions Week," focusing on food systems as a major driver of greenhouse gas emissions. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus advocated for a shift toward plant-based diets to fight climate change. Another segment suggests that eating 100% whole wheat bread can reduce the climate impact of agriculture. Keywords: climate week, [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [who](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/who.md), tedros, whole wheat, [plant-based](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based.md) ### Plant-Based Meat, Gated Communities, Consumer Trends - **Episode:** [1627: White Ringer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-21 - **Time:** 2:13:14–2:14:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer/chapter/plant-based-meat-gated-communities-consumer-trends.md A "boots on the ground" report from a grocery delivery driver notes a trend of residents in gated communities purchasing large quantities of plant-based meat products. Despite the high cost and perceived health benefits, some observers believe the fake meat market is shrinking as consumers return to traditional protein sources. The trend is framed as a status-driven consumer behavior prevalent among certain socioeconomic groups. Keywords: [plant-based meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based-meat.md), gated communities, [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [consumer behavior](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consumer-behavior.md), [fake meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-meat.md) ### Plant-Based Mac N Cheese, Kraft Heinz Innovation - **Episode:** [1613: Fossil Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-03 - **Time:** 1:23:38–1:26:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools/chapter/plant-based-mac-n-cheese-kraft-heinz-innovation.md Kraft Heinz releases a plant-based "Mac N Cheese" made with fava beans and coconut oil instead of dairy. The hosts mock the product as "disgusting" and representative of a future where real food is replaced by highly processed alternatives. Keywords: [kraft heinz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kraft-heinz.md), fava beans, [plant-based](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based.md), vegan cheese, [processed food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/processed-food.md) ### NPR Egg Alternatives, Plant-Based Food Startups - **Episode:** [1526: Canuck Chuck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-06 - **Time:** 31:41–34:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck/chapter/npr-egg-alternatives-plant-based-food-startups.md NPR recently featured a segment testing plant-based and dehydrated egg alternatives as real egg prices soar. Investors are pouring billions into food startups, including an Israeli company developing plant-based fried eggs, as the industry looks for ways to transition consumers away from traditional poultry products. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), plant-based eggs, [food technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-technology.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md) ### End of Show Mixes and Eric Adams Satire - **Episode:** [1513: Inrush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1513-inrush.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-18 - **Time:** 3:00:45–3:04:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1513-inrush/chapter/end-of-show-mixes-and-eric-adams-satire.md The episode concluded with a series of satirical musical mixes, including a parody of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The segment mocked the mayor's push for plant-based diets in public hospitals and his ongoing efforts to combat the city's rat infestation. Keywords: [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [plant-based](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), [rats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rats.md) ### Fake Meat Ingredients, Beyond Burger and Pea Protein - **Episode:** [1492: Upcycling Ruminants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1492-upcycling-ruminants.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-06 - **Time:** 1:01:33–1:05:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1492-upcycling-ruminants/chapter/fake-meat-ingredients-beyond-burger-and-pea-protein.md Professor Don Layman critiques the "Impossible" and "Beyond" meat products, noting they are highly processed with dozens of ingredients, some of which lack FDA approval. The discussion highlights the regulatory disparity between the highly restricted animal commodity industry and the grain-based industry, which has more freedom in its advertising claims. Keywords: beyond burger, pea protein, [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [plant-based meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based-meat.md), [amino acids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amino-acids.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md) ### Beef Initiative Conference and Processing Plant Fire Insurance - **Episode:** [1487: Si Senor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-18 - **Time:** 12:11–14:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor/chapter/beef-initiative-conference-and-processing-plant-fire-insurance.md The Beef Initiative Conference in Georgia brought together ranchers, Bitcoiners, and professionals to discuss direct-to-consumer sales models. An insurance expert at the event claimed that recent fires at meat processing plants are often allowed to burn to the ground so they can be rebuilt as facilities for soy and insect-based food production. Keywords: [beef initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beef-initiative.md), [texas slim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-slim.md), processing plants, [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), plant-based food ### Plant-Based Marketing, Child-Targeted Climate Ads - **Episode:** [1474: Heart Dart](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1474-heart-dart.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-04 - **Time:** 2:42:29–2:44:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1474-heart-dart/chapter/plant-based-marketing-child-targeted-climate-ads.md A new advertising campaign in the UK uses children to pressure parents into adopting plant-based diets and eating insects. The "Green Cuisine" ads frame the refusal to eat meat alternatives as a "fear of change." The hosts criticize the use of children as psychological tools for corporate and environmental agendas. Keywords: [plant-based](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based.md), green cuisine, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bugs.md) ### Netherlands Nitrogen Crisis and Fake Food Industry - **Episode:** [1463: Future Framework](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1463-future-framework.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-26 - **Time:** 2:01:38–2:04:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1463-future-framework/chapter/netherlands-nitrogen-crisis-and-fake-food-industry.md The Dutch government mandates a 50% reduction in livestock farming by 2030 to meet nitrogen emission goals. The hosts link this policy to the rise of the "fake food" industry, specifically mentioning Royal DSM's shift from chemicals to plant-based flavorings and textures. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [nitrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nitrogen.md), [livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/livestock.md), royal dsm, plant-based food ### Kellogg Company Split, Stock Market Shenanigans - **Episode:** [1462: HAARP at Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1462-haarp-at-home.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-26 - **Time:** 15:22–18:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1462-haarp-at-home/chapter/kellogg-company-split-stock-market-shenanigans.md The Kellogg Company announced a plan to split into three separate entities, causing the stock to rise 12% following heavy trading volume. This surge suggests strategic buyers had prior knowledge of the move, highlighting concerns about a rigged market. One of the new spin-off companies is expected to focus on plant-based meat alternatives to compete with brands like Impossible Foods. Keywords: kellogg company, [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md), [impossible foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impossible-foods.md), [plant-based meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based-meat.md) ### Amazeball Nut-Free Cheese, Indianapolis Small Business - **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-13 - **Time:** 1:47:43–1:50:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/amazeball-nut-free-cheese-indianapolis-small-business.md Producer Josh Springer promotes his partner Britney Baxter's business, Amazeball, which produces a plant-based, nut-free savory cheese ball spread in Indianapolis. The business grew from a home kitchen operation to a local success during the pandemic. Keywords: amazeball, [indianapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indianapolis.md), [plant-based](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based.md), nut-free, [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md) ### IKEA Recruitment, 3D Printed Plant Meatballs - **Episode:** [1423: Baby Stealers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-06 - **Time:** 2:52:21–2:54:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers/chapter/ikea-recruitment-3d-printed-plant-meatballs.md IKEA launches a "Taste the Future" recruitment campaign in Europe, offering job candidates 3D-printed plant-based meatballs during interviews. The hosts mock the initiative as part of a broader trend toward normalizing "bug food" and meat alternatives. 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Despite initial curiosity, consumer demand has dropped, leading many processors to abandon the category due to lack of profitability. Keywords: [plant-based meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based-meat.md), [soy protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soy-protein.md), [impossible burger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impossible-burger.md), [meat industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meat-industry.md), [food processing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-processing.md) ### Greta Thunberg, Intergenerational Climate Guilt - **Episode:** [1316: Mark of the Mask](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1316-mark-of-the-mask.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-28 - **Time:** 2:38:30–2:42:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1316-mark-of-the-mask/chapter/greta-thunberg-intergenerational-climate-guilt.md Greta Thunberg appeared at the virtual Davos summit, though her influence is noted as waning as she matures. A new political strategy is emerging that uses the sacrifices made by youth during COVID-19 lockdowns to guilt older generations into supporting radical climate action and Universal Basic Income. Additionally, UN-backed reports are increasingly pushing for a shift toward plant-based diets and insect consumption. 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Monbiot also promotes "rewilding" as a method to draw down carbon dioxide by restoring forests and marshes. Keywords: [george monbiot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-monbiot.md), [the guardian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-guardian.md), [capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalism.md), [gdp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdp.md), plant-based diet, rewilding ### Impossible Burger Ingredients, Show Sign-Off - **Episode:** [1152: Veergayin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-07 - **Time:** 2:56:34–3:05:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin/chapter/impossible-burger-ingredients-show-sign-off.md The show concludes with a report on the Impossible Burger and the use of "heme" to mimic the taste of meat. The final segments include a satirical song about Antifa and a montage of audio clips before the final sign-off. 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