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May 2020
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Ep. 3 - Is cell-based meat the future of...

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Filmmaker Liz Marshall joins host Colin Ellis to discuss her latest documentary, "Meat the Future" which looks at some of the innovators behind cell-based meat. It's a process where animal tissue is used to make meat products without the need to slaughter animals or harm the environment. Does cell-based meat point the way towards a more sustainable future? 
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