Dr. Jessica Knurick is a registered dietitian with a Ph.D. in Nutrition Science and a public health expert. We discuss the war on science, MAHA's misdirection, health misinformation, systemic solutions for public health, and more. READ MORE👉http://bit.ly/richroll928 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style👉https://bit.ly/ONXRRP2025 Squarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off 👉 https://bit.ly/squarespace2025 Lincoln Financial: Check out the NEW 4-part series "The Action Plan"👉https://bit.ly/TheActionPlan Roka: Unlock 20% OFF your order with code RICHROLL👉 https://bit.ly/ROKA2025 WHOOP: The all-new WHOOP 5.0 is here! Get your first month FREE👉https://www.join.whoop.com/Roll Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:53 Defining Public Health & Its Misunderstandings 00:04:14 Wellness vs. Public Health 00:06:43 Social Determinants of Health & Health Disparities 00:09:21 Distrust in Institutions & Science Communication 00:13:52 The Trojan Horse of Misinformation 00:16:50 Distraction by Food Dyes & Deregulation 00:18:25 Corruption Narratives & Regulatory Distrust 00:20:26 Grains of Truth & Systemic Causes 00:21:54 Agricultural Policy & Food System Structure 00:23:44 AD BREAK 00:28:23 Wellness Movement’s Political Shift 00:32:49 Corporate Funding, FDA, & Research Integrity 00:42:40 Scientific Consensus vs. Cherry-Picking 00:44:48 Impact of Science Funding Cuts 00:45:48 AD BREAK 2 00:48:50 Rebuilding Trust in Experts & Institutions 00:52:34 Seed Oils & Nutrition Misinformation 00:57:27 Marketing, Misdirection, & Food Choices 00:58:49 False Equivalence in Science Debates 01:00:16 The War on Science & Policy Manipulation 01:03:38 AI, Fake Citations, & Policy Reports 01:06:24 Analysis of the “Big Beautiful Bill” 01:08:15 Work Requirements & Bureaucratic Barriers 01:11:35 Food Assistance Cuts & Economic Arguments 01:21:17 The Real Conspiracy: Deregulated Capitalism 01:22:41 EU vs. US Food Regulation Myths 01:25:33 The GRAS Loophole & Self-Regulation 01:28:19 Cultural & Systemic Differences in Health Outcomes 01:40:31 The Basics of Healthy Living & Combating Misinformation 01:43:37 Hope in Science Communication & Public Engagement CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast