Fat Profits; Wheat Economy; The Cheese Lady; Corn Dog

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We tally the fat profits of fast-food, the sky-rocketing price of wheat and learn how the Farm Bill punishes small organic farmers. Plus, we get a brief history of the American stomach, continue our cooking-lesson series, sculpt cheese and chow down on some high-end corn dogs.

Journalist Joe Keohane tallies fast-food’s fat profits and Robert Reich explains the impact of sky-rocketing wheat prices on the economy. Jack Hedin discusses how the US Farm Bill punishes small organic farmers trying to grow for farmers markets. Frederick Kaufman provides a brief history of the American stomach, Evan Kleiman continues her cooking lessons with producer Bob Carlson and sculptor Sarah Kaufmann creates magic with cheese. Plus, chef Suzanne Tracht dishes up some high-end corn dogs and Laura Avery checks in with the season’s best in the Market Report.

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Credits

Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Bob Carlson, Jennifer Ferro, Thea Chaloner, Candace Moyer, Connie Alvarez, Holly Tarson