The "Food Barons" Jacking Up Your Grocery Bill with Austin Frerick
Factually! with Adam Conover
The Rise of Hog Barons and Concentration in the Pork Industry
The chapter delves into the dominance of a hog baron overseeing millions of hogs in the pork industry, highlighting the shift from family farming to large-scale production and the impact on workers. It discusses the history of American food production, the effects of consolidation post-Reagan era, and the current situation faced by immigrant workers. The conversation also explores the monopolization in the food industry, changes in antitrust laws, and the exploitation of workers exemplified by companies like Driscoll's in the berry market.
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