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The Bitter Battle over Sugar Labeling
A lot of unlikely food products include more sugar than occurs naturally -- including deli meats, bread and trail mix. Now the FDA wants labels to specify how much sugar is added — and that has the food industry up in arms. Why doesn't it want consumers to know?
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenA lot of unlikely food products include more sugar than occurs naturally -- including deli meats, bread and trail mix. Now the FDA wants labels to specify how much sugar is added — and that has the food industry up in arms. Why doesn't it want consumers to know?
Also, outrage over the arrest of a black University of Virginia student. On today's Talking Point, should America make it illegal not to vote?
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3 storiesOutrage over the Arrest of a Black University of Virginia Student
The President of the University of Virginia joined a crowd of students last night protesting the arrest and injury of black student Martese Johnson by white officers of the state's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Johnson himself addressed the crowd.
Read the story6 minThe Bitter Battle over Added Sugar in Your Food
Obesity is a major health problem in the United States, and sugar is one of the causes. Even foods that already contain natural sugar have more sugar added as they're prepared for the market. Food labels already tell you the total amount of sugar. Now the FDA wants to break that down , so you know how much has been added.
Read the story34 minObama Makes a Case for Compulsory Voting
Australia, Brazil and Singapore are among the 14 countries that have compulsory voting laws. Despite declining turnouts in US elections, the idea has seldom been mentioned here by prominent politicians — until yesterday.
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