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🍒 “Pop-Tart Problem” — Red dye’s food ban. JPMorgan’s overdraft idea. Job Referrals as-a-Service.

Jan 16, 2025

A recent ban on Red 3 artificial dye sparks conversation about food safety and regulations long overdue. Meanwhile, JPMorgan's record profits fuel discussions about eliminating unpopular overdraft fees. The gig economy is evolving with innovative job referrals that can earn side hustlers up to $30k a year. Plus, a playful debate arises regarding the differences in shopping choices between male and female Instacart shoppers, shining a light on societal stereotypes. Dive into these intriguing topics and more in a lively and entertaining exchange!

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The FDA's ban on Red 3 artificial coloring underscores the urgent need for better food industry regulations and accountability.

JPMorgan's record profits have sparked conversations about eliminating the overdraft fee to enhance customer loyalty in banking.

Deep dives

The Ban on Red 3

The FDA has banned Red 3, a controversial artificial food coloring linked to cancer in rats, after 40 years of delayed action. This decision highlights a paradox where the ingredient was previously allowed in food but banned in cosmetics due to health concerns. Red 3, made from a petroleum byproduct, was used widely in products like Pez and Betty Crocker's mashed potatoes, despite knowledge of its dangers. The ban reflects the need for improved regulations and accountability in the food industry, as lobbying efforts and the FDA's limited resources contributed to the slow response.

Intro

3min

Gender and Grocery Shopping: A Controversial Discussion

2min

Red 3 and Rethinking Regulations

16min

Contemporary Business Trends and Current Events

2min

A Quirky Alarm Clock and Community Celebrations

3min

From Pop-Tarts to Peeps, Red #3 artificial food coloring is now banned… 40 years too late.

JPMorgan just had its best quarter in 200 years… so it’s time to kill the most hated fee in banking.

There’s a hot new side-hustle that can make you $30k/year… Job Referrals as a service.

Plus, male and female Instacart shoppers pick out food differently… so should you be able to choose the gender?

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