Siouxsie Wiles joins RadioLIVE's Graeme Hill to expose hoaxes, woo and scams for what they arent. First up Dr Wiles takes a look at recent claims that Monsantos products are linked to harmful chemicals and in turn cancer. This is in light of allegations made against the companys product round up that resulted in an American man winning $289,000,000 USD in damages. Then the pair takes a look at psychics, and how a case from 1996 is making people question Sensing Murder. Dr Wiles also explores those setting themselves up as therapists. Then Professor Graham Le Gros of The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research joins RadioLIVEs Graeme Hill. WARNING WARNING, this is not an easy listen. Prof Le Gros describes the wildlife that occasionally and sometimes permanently inhabits the human body and cripples many societies prospects. At least a Billion people, yes a billion, are infected with the hook-worm and in many places it is so chronic and endemic that those societies will never reach their potential. He also gives some valuable advice and warnings not to be complacent especially in tropical destinations, even the popular well worn ones. There are some videos of a couple of the parasites Graham speaks about on the RadioLIVE webpage. DO NOT watch if you are even slightly squeamish. The videos are almost certainly more repulsive than you think they might be. You have been warned. Weekend Variety Wireless with Graeme Hill, 8pm - midnight Saturdays and Sundays, on RadioLIVE and streaming live to the Rova app on Android and iPhone.

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