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The power of junk food companies in Washington
The power of junk food companies in Washington
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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Aug 11, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
When and why did so-called food deserts first emerge? How has the fast food industry become so powerful? And despite the growing rate of obesity in the US, why are politicians not stepping in to improve nutrition? This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to Dr Eduardo J Gómez of Lehigh University, on how his new book Junk Food Politics taught him about the power of lobbyists
Released:
Aug 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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