
 Food Sleuth Radio
 Food Sleuth Radio Austin Frerick, author, Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry.
 Apr 19, 2024 
 Author Austin Frerick discusses monopolies, exploitation, and corruption in the food industry. He highlights how anti-trust legislation protects democracy and reveals the impact of industry consolidation on small businesses and communities. The podcast also explores Walmart's 'plus one' strategy and its effects on food quality and labor costs. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 3min 
 Unveiling the Barons of the Food Industry 
 02:38 • 7min 
 Policy Protections Eroded and Impact on Small Businesses 
 09:37 • 4min 
 Unpacking Consolidation's Impact on Communities 
 13:33 • 11min 
 Exploring Walmart's 'Plus One' Strategy and Impact on Food Quality and Labor 
 24:19 • 4min 

