Stewart, known for his incisive wit, questioned the delicate balancing act Democrats must perform when they agree with the opposition on certain issues.
According to Fox News, Stewart's query was sparked by the Democrats' reaction to Robert Kennedy Jr.'s assertion that ultra-processed foods are detrimental to Americans' health. "How do you walk that tightrope? Because what I find is there is a gag reflex from, and I think both parties have it, a gag reflex on Robert Kennedy says ultra processed foods are killing Americans, and I’m like, ‘yeah, God awful. That’s got to change,’" Stewart said.
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Senator Sanders, a prominent progressive figure, expressed his willingness to collaborate with Republicans when they propose "good and appropriate things." However, he noted the backlash that often ensues when such bipartisan agreement is reached. He cited the criticism that follows when Democrats agree with figures like Robert Kennedy Jr. or Elon Musk on issues such as the need for government efficiency.
Sanders also revealed his plans to hold a hearing on food product labeling, expressing his concern about the lack of strong labels warning Americans about the nature of their food. "You know what I'm holding a hearing on tomorrow? To demand to know why the commissioner of the FDA has not, in fact, at least gone forward with strong labels to warn the American people about the nature of the food that they are eating, which is leading to obesity, which is leading to diabetes. We have been absolutely irresponsible," Sanders said. He acknowledged Kennedy's correctness on this issue, despite disagreeing with his proposal to remove fluoride from drinking water.
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Stewart, in turn, criticized the current system where food companies design foods to bypass the brain's satiety signals, leading to obesity and diabetes. He also pointed out the pharmaceutical companies' role in profiting from these poor health outcomes by offering drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro.
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Sanders concurred with Stewart, stating he had heard from scientists who described the food advertised on television as "addictive." He lamented the government's lack of urgency in addressing this issue, again agreeing with Kennedy's stance. However, he admitted the challenge lies in dealing with these valid concerns while also navigating the "crazy stuff" that comes along.
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This conversation underscores the complex dynamics of political agreement and disagreement, and the ongoing struggle to balance bipartisan cooperation with party loyalty. It also highlights the pressing need for more robust food labeling and regulation to combat the health crisis posed by obesity and diabetes.
