Joshua Specht

Historian Joshua Specht, a lecturer at Monash University and visiting assistant professor at Notre Dame, delves into the deep roots of America's beef obsession. He reveals how 19th-century colonialism and corporate control transformed beef into a staple of American culture. The conversation touches on the origins of industrial beef, its cultural significance, and consumer movements advocating for change. Specht also highlights the often-overlooked violence behind beef production and the intricate balance between individual ranch stories and broader economic themes.