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Jul 2016
44m 33s

Poultry Power: The Fried Chicken Chronic...

Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley
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Juicy, crispy, crunchy…fried chicken is undoubtedly delicious. But it’s also complicated, in ways that go far deeper than the science behind that perfect crust. From slavery to entrepreneurship and from yard fowl to Gospel bird, the story of fried chicken is filled with challenging contradictions. Grab a drumstick and listen in. Learn more about your ad choi ... Show More
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