Stephen Colbert Interviews Michael Jacobson, Executive Director Of The CSPI

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The substance of the interview is that trans-fat is bad for you and should be replaced with oils that are less likely to make you die, but by far the best part is when Colbert says, "If you have popcorn you might as well just slap your children."

Stephen Colbert recently interviewed Michael Jacobson, the executive director of the Center For Science in the Public Interest.

The substance of the interview is that trans-fat is bad for you and should be replaced with oils that are less likely to make you die, but by far the best part is when Colbert says, “If you have popcorn you might as well just slap your children.”

Also, we do sort of want to try the “Wendy’s Triple Bypass Burger.” Does that come with bacon? Or do they charge extra?


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