Podcasts with Lorne Hepworth

A Primer on Pesticide Propaganda II

Since the recent streak of municipal pesticide bans were put into place across Canada, the pesticide industry has been on the defence. Represented by trade association CropLife Canada, the public relations strategies used by the industry were front and centre at the association’s September 2007 conference in Saskatoon, which Deconstructing Dinner host Jon Steinman attended.…

A Primer on Pesticide Propaganda I

Since the recent streak of municipal pesticide bans were put into place across Canada, the pesticide industry has been on the defense. Represented by trade association CropLife Canada, the public relations strategies used by the industry were front and centre at the association’s September conference in Saskatoon, which Deconstructing Dinner host Jon Steinman attended. But…

The Colonization of the Canadian Farmer II: Canadian Media and Creating GE Free Zones

This broadcast explores the english print media coverage in Canada throughout 2007 on the controversies surrounding genetically engineered foods. Why has Canada become such a willing host to GE foods whereas throughout most of the world, bans, moratoriums, and watchful eyes keep genetically modified organisms off grocery store shelves? Host Jon Steinman looks to provide…