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Unveiling Big Tobacco's Influence on Our Favorite Foods and Exploring the Future of Meat

Phil Lempert Episode 96
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Did you ever consider that a bite of your favorite snack might be playing into the hands of big tobacco? Hold onto your shopping carts as we unravel the untold story of how tobacco industry giants have influenced the food we eat, creating hyper palatable products that are impossible to resist. We'll also take a hard look at the controversial idea of a city-owned grocery store in Chicago, and discuss why it's crucial to have the grocery industry run by those who understand it best.

But that's not all. We'll be serving up a plateful of insights on the alternative meats industry, exploring the promise and potential pitfalls of hybrid meats and cell-based agriculture. We'll dissect the role of Monell in personalizing medicine and reducing non-compliance and poisoning risks. And because it's not all doom and gloom, we'll round off our conversation by celebrating the enduring appeal of Martha Stewart. This episode is a smorgasbord of revelations you won't want to miss!