In this week’s emotional rollercoaster of righteous indignation, Mariann dives headfirst into the meat industry’s latest shenanigans. From legal battles over lab-grown meat to the absurdity of milk being crowned official state beverage in 20 states (water, anyone?), to the heartbreaking reality of dairy farm fatalities, this episode serves up a buffet of reasons why the meat industry should be nervous.

Episode Highlights:

• Federal Lawsuit Challenges Texas Cultivated Meat Ban – Texas faces legal action over legislation that could imprison people for up to a year for manufacturing or selling cell-cultured protein
• Dormant Commerce Clause at Center of Legal Battle – Unlike California’s Prop 12 animal welfare regulations, Texas’ ban appears designed primarily to protect its beef industry
• Rise For Animals Exposes “Lab Dog Lie” – Controversy over researcher’s claim that dogs are “born and bred to serve in research” following exposé at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Canada
• Milk Named Official State Beverage in 20 States – Including New York, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota, while Indiana wisely chose water
• Tragic Deaths at Colorado Dairy Farm – Six workers, including three family members and a 17-year-old, died from hydrogen sulfide exposure from a manure pit
• Dairy Industry Safety Concerns Highlighted – Similar fatalities documented across multiple states reveal regulatory gaps, including OSHA standards that don’t cover agricultural confined spaces

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