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.

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.

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.

Austin Frerick, a Yale Agricultural and Antitrust Policy Fellow and author of "Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry," dives into the consolidation of America's food system. He explains how corporate dominance leads to inflated prices and poorer quality food while highlighting Walmart's pivotal role as the grocery giant. The discussion also touches on consumer behavior shifts amid inflation and contrasts Boeing's struggles with SpaceX's innovative approach in the space industry.

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.