Tostitos chips without real lime. Root beer made with fake vanilla. Instant mac and cheese that isn’t so instant. These products are among the hundreds targeted by lawyer Spencer Sheehan. We talked to him last year about why he wants Big Food to stop misrepresenting its products.
This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact ... Show More
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How private equity ate youth sports
Big investors are pouring money into kids' sports and parents say it’s ruining the game. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Hady Mawajdeh and Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunagan, and hosted by N ... Show More
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Blame it on the inflammation
We are living in a time of inflammation information overload. Chronic inflammation is real, but Vox’s Unexplainable asks if it’s all bad. This episode was produced and hosted by Sally Helm, edited by Lissa Soep, with help from Joanna Solotaroff. Mixing and sound design from Crist ... Show More
27m 23s
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The farmers turning on Trump
As farmers and rural voters reel from moves made by the Trump administration, Democrats see an opening. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Noe ... Show More
26m 12s
Jul 2025
Faded Froot Loops and Dull Doritos: Is Big Food Losing the War on Dyes?
<p>The summer, some of the biggest food companies in America have announced that they plan to stop using artificial food dyes. It’s a move that would transform the look of some of the best known brands.</p><p>Julie Creswell, who covers the food industry, explains how the health s ... Show More
29m 58s
Apr 2021
Ep213 Chicken Nugget Crimes
This week, the gals pluck through some disturbing fast food facts. Topics include unwanted ingredients, vegan mishaps, and some major HVAC consequences. Pour a glass of Winc's Copycat Chardonnay, double check your sauces, and tune in for Chicken Nugget Crimes. For a full list of ... Show More
2h 18m
<p>Today is Wednesday, October 21, and we’re looking at Kraft Mac ‘n Cheese vs. Annie’s Mac ‘n Cheese. </p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href ... Show More
