Ep 220 The US Forest Service Dismantling - The Dangers of Kratom - Animal Ag Warns Us About Fraud in Vegan Activism

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Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!

In this week’s Y Files, We look into the dangers of consuming Kratom, and where you find it.

Here's the article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/08/06/kratom-7oh-addiction-fda/85451305007/

In our Noteworthy segment, The Center for the Environment and Welfare has released a documentary series where they claim to expose several animal advocacy organizations as anti farming, and a threat to our food systems.

Check Out Their "Documentary Series" here:

Part 1 https://youtu.be/aUcJSBHCqzI?si=F9iFj9XNfmsSJ1nt

Part 2 https://youtu.be/lU5k_vwXY_E?si=-FsoHAp25Bj2Gah0

And, in Our Main Topic, we dig into what is behind the dismantling of the US Forest Service.

Check out the USDA press release for more: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/03/31/usda-prioritizing-common-sense-forest-management-moves-forest-service-headquarters-salt-lake-city?fbclid=IwdGRleAQ8laxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEet0QjZ41EjxUNgZwlP4IV9Fa3mWHnvtWYipEGnrXcH4ei-nGHgTdeLUMgtLo_aem_teP35QxAflyGKqqJy64pgw

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