An expert on the transportation industry joins us to compare the environmental impacts of hybrid and electric cars. Then, we talk to a digital media expert about the possibility of a federal Tik Tok ban. And, a nutrition expert helps us understand the health impacts of ultra-processed foods.
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Gas, hybrid, electric—which car is better for the planet?
You might think that the most environmentally-friendly car is an electric vehicle. However, a new report from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy suggests that the “greenest” car in America is actually a hybrid. An expert on the transportation industry joins us to compare the environmental impacts of hybrid and electric cars.
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Why Congress is pushing to ban Tik Tok
The House passed a bill that would ban Tik Tok if its parent company doesn’t sell the social media app, and President Biden has indicated he would sign it if it passes the Senate. We talk to a digital media expert about the concerns surrounding Tik Tok and what impact a ban could have.
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Just how bad are ultra-processed foods?
A new review of the research on ultra-processed foods links them to over 30 health problems. A nutrition expert helps us understand what exactly ultra-processed foods are, and what we can eat instead.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Micheline Maynard Guest
- Kathleen Bartzen Culver Guest
- Beth Olson Guest
- Tim Peterson Executive Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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