Hunting Humbug 101

Episode 0021: Weasel words

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In this episode we look at Weasel Words.

Euphemisms 
Chaser Media circus - police using euphemisms:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJhzU2x-EdA

Dysphemisms
Bill Maher GM foods:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csSw3fYnICc&app=desktop

From some of our commentary on GM foods:

  • Monsanto terminator seeds: http://www.monsanto.com/newsviews/pages/terminator-seeds.aspx
  • Testing for allergic reactions: http://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/14/us/genetic-engineering-of-crops-can-spread-allergies-study-shows.html

    • Direct download: https://archive.org/download/HH101/HH101e0021.mp3 

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