On this edition of The Roggin Report, Fred and his contributors, Aaron Aldorisio and Sue Abramowitz took a lively stroll through a grab bag of issues that touch everyday life. Things kicked off with cannabis. While recreational weed is legal in 24 states, unlicensed shops are on the rise, creating confusion for customers and frustration for regulators. Taxes and tough licensing laws make it hard for legal shops to compete, leaving the market feeling like the Wild West. Both Aaron and Sue agreed that until marijuana is federally legal, these problems will stick around.

Politics entered the mix too, with debate over whether a sheriff running for governor should wear his uniform on the campaign trail. Some see it as experience on display, while others call it breaking the law. Online chatter, as expected, turned into a political food fight.

From there, the spotlight shifted to deodorant—how ads have convinced Americans we stink from head to toe, and whether we’re masking more than just odor. Some experts say our obsession could be throwing off our natural chemistry, sparking the question: are we covering up too much of what makes us human?

The show also examined our constant phone use, making the case for boredom—or “quiet time”—as a way to boost creativity. And finally, a legal battle over health claims raised a bigger issue: should companies prove their products work, or should the government have to prove they don’t?

Then the show turned a lawsuit. There’s a big court fight brewing with a company called Xlear (they make xylitol gum and nasal sprays) that could totally change how health claims are regulated. Right now, the FTC makes companies prove their products actually work, but Xlear wants the burden flipped—forcing the government to prove claims are false. If they win, it could open the door for more supplements and remedies to be sold without strong scientific proof, which some folks say is exciting freedom, while others warn it’s downright dangerous.

Next, legal expert. Walter Clark, weighed in on the lawsuit and why he finds it dangerous.

As always, The Roggin Report reminded viewers that between marketing, politics, and modern habits, the truth is rarely simple—and sometimes it stinks.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025