Plant-based foods are no longer a tiny niche market. Consumers are hungry for more and even fast-food giants are eating up the trend. On this episode, we're joined by Wall Street Journal reporter Heather Haddon and comedy writer Halle Kiefer to look at stories about the changing food industry from our sister show, Business Wars Daily.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/businesswarsPlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Critic Emily St. James and Crooked’s Halle Kiefer discuss 'WALL-E.' They explore the film's portrayal of technology addiction, fatness, and cancel culture. Themes include human-technology relationships, eco-pocalypse, and changing perceptions of tech brands. The conversation reflects on society's reliance on technology post-pandemic and parallels between 'Wall-E' and modern films.

Critics Emily St. James and Halle Kiefer dive into the iconic film 'Blade Runner' and its profound impact on sci-fi and technology. They ponder whether an AI could be deemed too alluring to erase, discuss corporate greed and dystopia as mirrored in today's tech landscape, and question the evolution of originality in modern films. The pair reflect on humanity's struggle within a commodified society and explore the film’s cultural legacy, all while having a bit of fun with trivia and character dynamics.

Halle Kiefer, host of 'Ruined' podcast, discusses the accuracy of 'The Social Network' movie in depicting Silicon Valley. They analyze the portrayal of tech founders, college experiences, and relatable moments in the film. The conversation touches on bad behavior excused by genius, dating Mark Zuckerberg, and real-life parallels of the social media landscape.

Halle Kiefer joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan to decide the worst takes of 2023 and react to their new year's resolutions. They discuss missteps in the Beltway Media, controversy of a black Santa in a wheelchair, and perceptions of Republicans. The chapter concludes with their humorous and lighthearted New Year's resolutions and encouraging listeners to hold each other accountable.