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Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2012-05-23

Books mentioned on 76. You Eat What You Are, Part 1

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How American food so got bad -- and why it's getting so much better. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

Stephen Dubner discussed The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The Omnivore's Dilemma

    Michael Pollan · at 22:04

    The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan is a widely discussed non-fiction book that explores the modern American food chain and the ethical, ecological, and health consequences of what people choose to eat.

    Discussed
    “Michael Pollan is a writer who has become a kind of national food philosopher. He says a lot of our food problems are due to what's called the omnivore's dilemma, which is also the title of one of his books.”
    Stephen Dubner 76. You Eat What You Are, Part 1 2012-05-23
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“His latest book is called An Economist Gets Lunch, New Rules for Everyday Foodies.”
Stephen Dubner 76. You Eat What You Are, Part 1 2012-05-23
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