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899 - Nut Up feat. Yasha Levine & Rowan Wernham (1/13/25)

Chapo Trap House

CHAPTER

Pistachios, Politics, and Water

This chapter explores the significant water demands of pistachio production and its political repercussions in California. It discusses the marketing strategies that have transformed the American nut industry, alongside the historical and geopolitical implications tied to Iranian trade relations. The conversation highlights the environmental consequences of pistachio farming and the monopolistic practices that shape both agriculture and international policy.

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