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The Controversial New Food Pyramid with Michael Dorf | Rising Anxieties

Our Hen House 13 January 2026


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In this entertaining episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan and legal expert Michael Dorf dive headfirst into the bizarre world of RFK Jr.’s controversial new food pyramid and dietary guidelines. With equal parts horror and humor, they dissect how these scientifically questionable recommendations prioritize beef consumption while dismissing plant-based diets through deeply flawed analysis. The episode explores the concerning environmental implications of increased meat consumption, the contradictory nature of the guidelines themselves, and the meat industry’s desperate attempts to maintain relevance despite growing public awareness of factory farming cruelty.

This episode explores:

  • How the new upside-down food pyramid contradicts established nutrition science while promoting excessive animal product consumption
  • The environmental consequences of increasing protein intake through animal sources, requiring land area larger than multiple states combined
  • Why 71% of Americans oppose common factory farming practices despite continuing to consume factory-farmed products
  • The influence of industry representatives in reshaping federal dietary guidelines against expert recommendations
  • How these guidelines impact federal programs including school lunches, military meals, and SNAP benefits

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