A recent study shows Americans are getting nearly 60 percent of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods like frozen pizzas and soda. Our guest discusses how this diet affects our health and society. We also look at the terrorist attacks Tuesday in Brussels through a political lens and discuss how the presidential candidates on the left and the right are responding.
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How The Presidential Candidates Are Reacting To The Terrorist Attacks In Brussels
On Tuesday morning there were three explosions in Brussels, two at the airport and one at the metro station close to the political center of the European Union. At least 31 people were killed and scores were injured. The Syria-based terrorist organization ISIS released a statement claiming responsibility for the attakcs. U.S. candidates on the left and the right are responding to the attakcs and making public statements. An expert looks at the attacks through a political lens and discusses how these attacks could affect the U.S. presidential election in November.
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Americans are getting more than 50 percent of their daily calories from “ultra-processed” foods like frozen pizzas and breakfast cereal. Our guest discusses how the American diet has changed, and gives us on tips on how to eat healthier.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Matt Oleson Producer
- Lilly Goren Guest
- Marion Nestle Guest
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