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Austin Frerick

Yale Agricultural and Antitrust Policy Fellow and author of "Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry."

Top 5 podcasts with Austin Frerick

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10 snips
Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 7min

The robber barons of today's food corporations

Explore the havoc wreaked by modern food corporations, driving farmers off their land and polluting communities. Uncover the power of 'barons' in sectors like hogs, dairy, and groceries. Discover solutions to create a farmer-centric regenerative food system and participate in the fight for change.
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9 snips
Apr 18, 2024 • 24min

Episode 114: The State of the American Food System with Austin Frerick

Austin Frerick, a 7th-generation Iowan and agricultural policy expert, discusses monopolistic practices in the food supply chain, foreign ownership's impact on American agriculture, and breaking up monopolies. The podcast explores hidden influences of major corporations like Cargill and JBS, challenges in the American food system, and the importance of anti-monopoly measures for smaller scale processors.
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6 snips
Mar 28, 2024 • 51min

The Mega Corporations That Control What Americans Eat

Antitrust lawyer and agricultural expert Austin Frerick discusses the dominance of mega corporations like Walmart and Cargill in the food industry. They explore the impact of concentration, choices in agricultural systems, and potential solutions for change. Topics include berry monopolies, Cargill's strategic growth, dairy farming complexities, meat industry manipulations, sustainable farming practices, and the dynamics of the American food supply chain.
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4 snips
May 29, 2024 • 26min

How Big Food changed the way we eat

Agricultural and antitrust policy fellow Austin Frerick discusses how Big Food monopolies inflate prices and degrade food quality. They delve into the concentrated American food system and Walmart's dominance. Also, the podcast touches on Boeing's challenges against SpaceX and misconceptions about teen social media curation.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 7min

The "Food Barons" Jacking Up Your Grocery Bill with Austin Frerick

Austin Frerick, an expert on agriculture and antitrust policies, discusses monopolies in the food industry leading to increased costs and lower quality products. Topics include hog barons in the pork industry, impact of agricultural practices, exploitation of labor, environmental concerns like almond milk production, and historical ties between monopolist finance and fascism.