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Sodagate: How Shady “Big Soda” Lobbying Firms Allegedly Invaded MAHA Via Influencer “Bribes” w/ Tom Renz & Dr. Randy Bock – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 469

Ask Dr. Drew

Dr. Drew

Health & Fitness, News Commentary, News, Politics

4.7759 Ratings

🗓️ 25 March 2025

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Summary

Is MAHA being invaded? X users noticed a strange pattern of MAGA influencer accounts posting near-identical oppositions to the removal of sugary soda drinks from the SNAP program. Journalist Nick Sortor alleges the campaign was funded by Big Soda organizations in an attempt to subvert the MAHA movement via a secretive agency called Influenceable. Though it was likely a legitimate sponsorship, the posts did not include FTC disclosures and misleadingly excluded any indications that they were paid promotions. “I strongly lean libertarian and don’t care what choices people make – UNLESS they impact others,” writes attorney Tom Renz. “We pay for SNAP and if you are on SNAP you may well also be on Medicaid. I don’t want to pay for unhealthy food and then have to turn around and pay for your healthcare because you ate it.” Tom Renz is an attorney from Ohio dedicated to fighting corruption and defending freedom. Find more at https://tomrenz.com and follow him at https://x.com/RenzTom Dr. Randy Bock is a physician at Regeneris Elite Men’s Health Clinic with over 30 years in primary care. He pioneered a sobriety-based narcotic-detox program in 2008 and authored Overturning Zika. His forthcoming book is titled Withdraw to Freedom. Find more at https://randybock.com and https://x.com/DrRandallBock 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors  • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

We're living in crazy time.

0:05.0

We're going to talk a little soda gate today.

0:07.0

First, it is with our friend Tom Rends.

0:10.0

Of course, you know him as an attorney who's fighting for issues around freedom and fraud.

0:15.0

And we have also Randy Bach.

0:18.0

Dr. Randy Bach, we discussed things like COVID and some of the nonsense around Zika virus.

0:23.5

Last time he was here, he's got some follow on for paid big soda distortions of influencers.

0:30.9

And who do we believe?

0:32.0

Who do we not believe?

0:32.7

We've got a lot to talk about, including Maha and what the lobbyists are doing to get at the Maha. We may

0:39.3

be speaking to some of these people at some point in the very

0:41.3

near future so I want to get these guys' opinions

0:43.1

on what we should be doing. And yours as well, I'll be watching

0:45.4

you on the re-stream and

0:47.2

also I'm checking in right now by you guys

0:49.4

over at the Rumble Rants. Reminder

0:51.3

the shows are starting as of today at

0:53.2

2 p.m. Pacific time. Be back right

0:55.8

up to this. Our laws as it pertain to substances are draconian and bizarre. The psychopaths

1:03.1

start this guy. He was an alcoholic because of social media and pornography, PTSD, love

1:07.9

addiction. Fentanyl and heroin. Ridiculous. I'm a doctor for a

1:11.6

say, where the hell you think I learned that?

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