Republicans in Congress are actively trying to ban state's efforts at GMO labeling laws, despite overwhelming support from the public and the rest of the world. California uses oil field waste water to water our crops, which feed much of the na

E08: Tyson Pollutes Water, Salinas Farm to Tech, FDA Tests Pesticides

Feb 19th, 2016 8m 41s

Tyson, one of the world's largest producers of meat and poultry, pollutes waterways at the U.S. more than almost every other company, including Exxon Mobil and Dow Chemicals. With fresh water becoming a rapidly disappearing commodity, why are w

E07: Water Wars, CA Funds Poo Power, End Tipped Min Wage

Feb 5th, 2016 8m 36s

Water wars are not a new story, especially if you live in the Western United States. But an interesting battle is taking place in Texas that reflects many people’s mindset about the precious resource. But what about farmers and our basic need t

EP06: Chocolate and Slavery, Money and Food Tastes, Canada's Sustainability

Jan 29th, 2016 8m 58s

As artisanal chocolate reaches peak popularity, some point out the much bigger problem with one of our favorite sweet treats. Cacao, the basis for chocolate, is largely produced used slave labor in Africa and the increasing consumer price of ch

E05: Union of Concerned Scientist Report, Fish Farming, and Campbell's GMO

Jan 22nd, 2016 10m 30s

The Union of Concerned Scientists issued a report this week called Fixing Food: Fresh Solutions from Five U.S. Cities, highlighting the innovative efforts of five cities, including Oakland, to address problems created by our broken food system.

E04: USDA Shoots Coyotes for Ranchers, Farm to Food Bank, and Bees

Jan 15th, 2016 10m 14s

As armed domestic terrorists occupy federal buildings in the name of the meat industry, the USDA shoots thousands of coyotes to protect their assets, expanding farm to food bank programs help combat food waste, and bees are dying due to toxic p

E03: Coca Cola Again, Food Policy & the Budget, Food Waste & Beer

Jan 8th, 2016 10m 44s

Coca Cola tries to influence public university research in its favor by paying professors at the University of Colorado large sums of money; Congress passes a 2016 budget and sneaks in a few problematic provisions that affect our food; and figh

E02: Coca Cola’s Racist Ad, COP21 & Agriculture, France’s Food Waste Law

Dec 18th, 2015 8m 39s

Coca Cola launches it’s holiday campaign in Mexico with a decidedly problematic message. COP21 leaves agriculture and farmers out of the agreement, and France passes an aggressive food waste law.

E01: UC Berkeley Farm Bill Report & WHO Meat Report

Nov 23rd, 2015 11m 43s

UC Berkeley’s Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society released a report on the Farm Bill, institutional racism and corporate control in our food system. We break it down and give you the the main points. Jaq covers the controversy surro

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