Are Red Meat Warnings Based on Flawed Science? Dr. David Klurfeld on Nutrition Myths and Industry Bias

<p>In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Klurfeld—longtime USDA scientist and one of the few insiders to publicly challenge the WHO's classification of red meat as a carcinogen. We go deep into the flawed evidence behind the infamous 2015 IARC report, why nutritional epidemiology often fails to prove causality, and how a small group of researchers helped shape global policy with low-quality science. If you've ever felt confused about meat, saturated fat, or dietary guidelines, this conversation will help you think critically about what “counts” as evidence—and who gets to decide. </p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>Dr. Klurfeld’s personal journey and lessons from a career in public health</li><li>Why the 2015 IARC red meat classification was based on weak and inconsistent evidence</li><li>How observational studies and “allegiance bias” mislead nutrition science</li><li>The politics of dietary guidelines and the role of the USDA and WHO</li><li>What the media got wrong—and why red meat rem...