

Austin Frerick
Author of "Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry." Expert in antitrust and agricultural issues, and a fellow at the Thurman Arnold Project at Yale University.
Top 5 podcasts with Austin Frerick
Ranked by the Snipd community

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Feb 6, 2025 • 2h 55min
The Secretive Dynasties Who Hijacked the Food Supply - Austin Frerick, Barons, Yale University, #318
Austin Frerick, an economist and Yale fellow, dives deep into the corrupt underbelly of America's food industry. He unearths how Big Ag monopolies manipulate the system, creating toxic and costly food environments for both consumers and farmers. Frerick discusses the devastating consequences of monopolization on public health and agricultural practices. He highlights the needs for systemic reform and grassroots movements to reclaim the food supply, placing emphasis on the importance of local economies and sustainable practices.

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Mar 6, 2025 • 1h 18min
Big Ag, Big Lies: How Our Food System Was Hijacked and Monopolized, feat. Austin Frerick
Austin Frerick, an expert in agricultural and antitrust policy, discusses the urgent flaws in America’s food system. He highlights the monopolistic control of a few corporations and its impact on family farmers. Frerick shares insights from his book 'Barons,' revealing how economic inequality is exacerbated within the food industry. Topics include the benefits of raw dairy, the call for Farm Bill reform, and the necessity for grassroots movements. With a blend of passion and humor, he advocates for local solutions and stronger community involvement.

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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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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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Mar 28, 2024 • 51min
The Mega Corporations That Control What Americans Eat
Austin Frerick, an antitrust and agricultural expert and author of "Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry," explores the dominance of major corporations like Walmart and Cargill in American agriculture. He discusses the implications of market monopolization, the illusion of consumer choice, and how corporate power affects food quality. Frerick also dives into the shifting political perceptions surrounding food policies and highlights systemic issues, including environmental impacts and social justice in farming practices.