President Trump’s February 18, 2026, executive order—invoking the Defense Production Act to ensure adequate domestic supply of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides—has sparked widespread confusion and concern in both the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) and broader MAGA communities. The move, aimed at bolstering agricultural productivity, food security, and national defense by reducing reliance on foreign sources, intensified when RFK Jr., long a vocal critic of glyphosate and its potential health risks, publicly supported the policy as a necessary step to protect American farmers and end dependence on adversarial nations—despite his past efforts linking the herbicide to cancer concerns. Many who have closely followed glyphosate’s debated role in public health are now seeking clarity: What does the science indicate? What are the medical implications? And what does this shift mean for health moving forward? Today we’re joined by one of the world’s leading voices in integrative oncology, Dr. Francisco Contreras, Medical Director of Oasis of Hope Hospital and a physician with over 40 years of clinical experience. Dr. Contreras has treated patients from more than 55 countries and is internationally recognized for pioneering metabolic and nutritional strategies in cancer care. He is the author of The Hope of Living Cancer Free, The Coming Cancer Cure, and eight other books on nutrition, metabolism, and patient-centered oncology. Learn more about his work at OasisofHope.com. We’re bringing Dr. Contreras into the discussion amid this significant national debate. Dr. Contreras will help us examine the potential medical and health concerns surrounding glyphosate and provide much-needed perspective during this time of uncertainty.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colrobmanessret.substack.com/subscribe