February 17, 2025 3-5pm ET
Monday on The Robert Scott Bell Show:
Western Public Health: A Socialist Vanguard Modern public health has shifted from a focus on individual health promotion to a centralized, top-down model emphasizing population-level disease management. Thearticle critiques the rise of public health institutions that operate under utilitarian and socialist principles, prioritizing equality of health outcomes over personal medical autonomy. The reliance on big data and the imposition of uniform health interventions, such as vaccine mandates and dietary recommendations, are cited as examples of medical authoritarianism. The author argues that public health elites, disconnected from the general population, use coercive measures—including taxation, legal mandates, and corporate enforcement—to push broad health policies without public consent. The piece traces this shift to the early 20th-century Flexner Report, which restructured American medical education in favor of centralized, scientifically rigid healthcare, sidelining traditional, individualized approaches. The principle of subsidiarity—where decisions are made at the most local and personal level possible—is proposed as a counterbalance to centralized health planning. Restoring doctor-patient relationships and allowing individuals greater control over their own health decisions are presented as key reforms needed to combat the bureaucratic overreach of modern public health. The article calls for a return to personal responsibility and localized medical decision-making to ensure that health policies align with individual needs rather than enforced collectivist goals.
Special Guest Lance Schuttler
Lance Schuttler is the Owner and CEO of Ascent Nutrition, a nutrition and wellness company with the mission of offering deeply transformative and helpful nutrients to as many people as possible and to help bring about a great collective shift in human consciousness and health.
Having graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Health Science, Lance brings deep experience within the health and wellness fields, as well as a well rounded perspective of the nutraceutical industry.
Lance has worked in the three major areas of this industry and saw many inefficiencies and short cuts that were and still are being taken by many in this field.
His passion for research, brain health, neurogenesis, nutrition and biohacking led him to begin Ascent Nutrition, which sources rare and hard to find nutrients that can actually be felt by those using the products.
It is Ascent Nutrition’s mission to provide the most unique supplements and health solutions that nature has to offer.
A portion of profits are donated to holistic healing programs at certain crisis centers that help people and animals in their healing process from various forms of trauma.
Welcome back to another “Homeopathic Hits” episode on The Robert Scott Bell Show!
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Hour 2
RFK Jr. Confirmed, Raw Milk Debate Looms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially been confirmed as the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and one of his first major public health debates is expected to centeraround the legalization of raw milk. Currently, raw milk is illegal for human consumption in Florida and several other states, though it can be sold for animal consumption with proper labeling. Advocates, including 18-year-old Cole Verdonck, argue that raw milk is a “superfood” with health benefits such as reduced eczema, asthma, and learning disabilities, citing studies that support these claims. However, the CDC maintains that raw milk poses significant health risks due to the potential presence of harmful bacteria and that pasteurization is the only way to ensure safety. The raw milk movement has gained traction in recent months, with wellness influencers on social media promoting its benefits. Verdonck, who recently visited a prominent raw milk dairy farm in Utah, hopes to work with lawmakers to introduce legislation that would make raw milk legal for human consumption nationwide. With RFK Jr.’s long-standing criticism of regulatory agencies and his emphasis on food freedom, supporters believe his leadership at HHS could shift federal policy in favor of raw dairy legalization. Critics, however, remain concerned about the potential health risks and question whether reversing raw milk bans aligns with broader public health priorities.
Special Guest – Liz Reitzig!
Liz spent 10 years working in PR and marketing for a small firm in Washington DC. She brings her knowledge on branding, marketing, social media, and engagement to her consulting work for small farms and food-based businesses. As an activist, writer, spokesperson, and the mother of five healthy children, Liz has spent well over a decade working on the politics of food access in support of small farmers and those who wish to obtain food directly from them. Her work on several key cases and her proactive approach to policy and activism have helped shape national and state level food and farming policies. She finds it vitally important that we stay engaged politically to preserve our food freedom. In 2007 Liz founded Grassfed On The Hill, a local buying club for GMO-free and fresh farm foods, serving the greater Washington DC metro area. Her work pioneering buying clubs in the region created a niche for consumers seeking direct farm fresh foods and gave Liz a unique perspective into the habits and needs of consumers as well as the challenges facing local producers. She writes at NourishingLiberty.com where she covers everything from food politics, permaculture, gardening, and recipes to special moments in parenting. Liz earned an English and Literature degree from the University of Maryland. In 2017 she fulfilled a decade-long dream and became certified in Permaculture Design. She founded the Real Food Consumer Coalition (RFCC), a non-profit dedicated to advocacy and lobbying, on behalf of small farmers and the consumers who depend on them. She has been featured on The Food Network, NPR, Wall Street Journal, and the John Stossel Show. She has been subject matter in national newspapers and has been featured in the much acclaimed documentary Farmageddon.
Raw Milk Maryland Raw milk for human consumption remains illegal in Maryland, which forces residents seeking it to rely on unregulated, black-market sources, increasing health risks while also depriving local farmers of economic opportunities. Advocates argue that legalizing the sale of clean, tested raw milk would enhance food security and consumer choice while also providing Maryland dairy farmers with a fair market. The campaign focuses on education, highlighting the history and benefits of raw milk, as well as addressing misconceptions and safety concerns. Supporters emphasize that many states allow raw milk sales under regulated conditions and that Maryland should adopt a similar approach to ensure safety while respecting individual food choices. Activists encourage public participation by attending legislative meetings, writing letters, and sharing personal stories to influence policy change. A coalition of farmers, nutrition advocates, and food freedom activists is leading the effort, seeking to align Maryland’s regulations with neighboring states such as Pennsylvania, where raw milk sales are permitted. The movement underscores the importance of grassroots efforts in shaping food policy, emphasizing that local control over food production and distribution can lead to improved health outcomes, economic benefits for farmers, and stronger community connections through direct farm-to-consumer relationships.
The Great American Famine The article warns of an impending food crisis in the United States, drawing parallels to the Great Chinese Famine of 1958-62, when government-controlled food production and distribution policies resulted in mass starvation. The author suggests that America may be heading down a similar path due to increasing centralization of the food supply, regulatory barriers limiting local food production, and the dominance of industrial agriculture over small, independent farms. The growing reliance on highly processed, nutritionally deficient foods is exacerbating food insecurity, even as food remains widely available. The article questions whether food security can exist when the population is fed but lacks essential nutrients, leading to widespread health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. Furthermore, the impact of large-scale agricultural policies, government subsidies, and restrictive laws has made it difficult for small farmers to compete, pushing the food system toward greater fragility. The piece argues that decentralizing food production, encouraging community-based agriculture, and promoting self-sufficiency are critical to preventing a large-scale famine. The author warns that continued dependence on centralized food supply chains, which are vulnerable to economic instability and environmental disruptions, could lead to catastrophic consequences if not addressed through proactive policy and individual action.
Fascinating Story of Raw Milk in the “Land of the Free” from 1776 Until Now This historical analysis examines how raw milk, once a dietary staple in American households, was systematically vilified and criminalized through government regulations heavily influenced by industrial interests. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, distillery dairies produced low-quality “swill milk,” which was linked to high infant mortality rates. However, instead of addressing the root cause—unsanitary and unethical farming practices—the government, led by philanthropist Nathan Straus and public health officials, pushed for compulsory pasteurization as a universal solution. While some doctors and health advocates proposed an alternative system of certified clean raw milk, their efforts were overshadowed by aggressive public health campaigns warning of raw milk’s dangers. These campaigns, often driven by fear rather than scientific evidence, successfully shifted public perception, making raw milk consumption seem inherently unsafe. By the mid-20th century, regulatory actions effectively eliminated consumer access to raw milk, consolidating the dairy industry under corporate control. The article argues that these policies not only restricted food choice but also weakened small farming communities and contributed to a loss of local food sovereignty. Advocates for food freedom continue to challenge these restrictions, pushing for a return to decentralized, community-based dairy production and the restoration of consumer rights to access raw milk legally.
Question of The Day!
Hello Robert. My daughter will be visiting Salt Lake City in a week and will be going to with my mom. Usually I bring food and cook in the hotel room but since she is traveling with my mom and her dad and they are not going to do that can you give some restaurant selections that would be a healthier option than most restaurants? Thanks in advance!
Erin
Hello Robert & Super Don!
Looking for some information with which products would help in reducing high fevers in our grandchildren with the temps reaching 104. We did a cool bath with cool cloth on the forehead ,cold socks with wool socks over the top. Also we are trying temperature tamer drops from Dr Greenmom which is certified organic. Is there a certain temperature level that would concern you as that they need to be seen? It’s so hard watching these little ones struggle with all these weaponized pathogens out there!
We listen to your podcast and appreciate all the work and information that you so passionately provide for us!
Thank you for all you & super Don do!!
Blessings Cindy
Prozac May Help Protect Body from Deadly Bacterial Infections Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered that fluoxetine (Prozac), a widely used antidepressant, has dual protective effects against bacterial infections by both fighting bacteria directly and protecting vital organs from damage caused by severe infections, such as sepsis. Unlike traditional antibiotics, which only target bacteria, fluoxetine helps regulate the body’s immune response by boosting anti-inflammatory molecules like IL-10 and preventing harmful metabolic imbalances. The study, published in Science Advances, found that mice treated with fluoxetine before sepsis exposure had significantly higher survival rates and better organ function. Notably, the drug’s protective benefits were independent of its serotonin-regulating properties, suggesting an entirely new mechanism of action. This discovery aligns with previous findings that SSRI users experienced milder COVID-19 infections, raising the possibility that these drugs could enhance resilience against a broad range of infectious diseases. While promising, the study’s limitations include its focus on female mice and its reliance on pre-infection treatment, necessitating further human trials before clinical applications can be considered. Researchers are now exploring whether other SSRIs exhibit similar effects and how fluoxetine might be repurposed as a sepsis treatment in real-world scenarios.
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