Chris Stigall brings exclusive conversations from Washington, D.C. First, FDA Deputy Commissioner Kyle Diamantis discusses the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement's momentum on food quality. He credits Secretary Kennedy for elevating issues like food dyes, ultra-processed foods (70% of kids' calories), and the flipped Dietary Guidelines promoting real, whole foods—impacting school meals, SNAP, and $400 million daily federal nutrition spending. Diamantis addresses glyphosate frustrations as part of a non-linear progress toward regenerative farming, while noting industry responsiveness to consumer demand and the protein marketing boom.

Then, Congressman Derrick Van Orden previews Trump's State of the Union focus on patriotism and accomplishments (tax cuts, no tax on Social Security/tips/overtime, family farm protections). He explains soaring beef prices due to the New World screw worm parasite (border closed to Mexican feeder cattle imports for protection), the need for small family farms, and upcoming Farm Bill changes for intrastate meat marketing.

A deep dive into health policy, rural America, and economic realities.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:37 - Kyle Diamantis on MAHA & Food Moment

00:01:28 - Passion for Food Quality

00:03:03 - Flipped Dietary Guidelines

00:04:36 - Ultra-Processed Foods Crisis

00:05:13 - Europe vs. U.S. Food Spending

00:06:16 - Post-WWII Shelf Stability Origins

00:07:44 - Food Dyes & Industry Response

00:08:35 - Protein Boom in Marketing

00:09:51 - Glyphosate Discussion

00:11:56 - Derrick Van Orden Interview

00:13:14 - Tax Wins and Family Benefits

00:14:33 - Rural America & Family Farms

00:15:05 - Supply Issues & Small Producers

00:16:02 - Screw Worm Threat

00:17:24 - Border Closure Explanation

00:18:56 - Voter ID Broad Support

00:20:36 - On The Filibuster

00:21:46 - Frustrations of Congress

00:25:30 - Faith and Freedom 250

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