An Untold History of Food in America with Dr. Matthew Garcia

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Matthew Garcia of Dartmouth College discuss the complex, and often tragic, history of food in the US, drawing from Dr. Garcia's extensive research on the food industry and his own family's history in California agriculture. 

For a deep dive into Dr. Matt Garcia's work, check out his books: 
A World of Its Own: Race, Labor, and Citrus in the Making of Greater Los Angeles, 1900-1970 👉 https://amzn.to/359fQUG 
Food Across Borders 👉 https://amzn.to/3slZeSc 
From the Jaws of Victory: The Triumph and Tragedy of Cesar Chavez and the Farm Worker Movement 👉 https://amzn.to/3JUCjDH

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Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. 

These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.