Food writer and blogger at PoliticsOfThePlate.com; authorof Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed our Most Alluring Fruit and Pig Tales: An Omnivore’s Quest for Sustainable Meat
Barry Estabrook on KCRW
More from KCRW
2024’s first presidential debate left a lot to be desired (and fact checked)
PoliticsKCRW discusses key moments in this week’s historic presidential debate. Plus, a Seattle community revisits the role of police officers in schools following a shooting.
Impact of SCOTUS’ immunity ruling could go beyond 2024 election
PoliticsWill SCOTUS’ immunity ruling increase election stakes? Several states are bringing religion into education. LA’s mayor is pushing for a mask ban at protests.
Will Trump punish political opponents if elected?
PoliticsAre Trump’s campaign promises a cause for concern? KCRW also discusses activism in journalism and the role of school vouchers in closing achievement gaps.
Will the excitement about Kamala Harris be enough against Trump?
PoliticsJoe Biden is out, Kamala Harris is in. What is next for Harris as she contends for the White House? Plus, how might age verification laws change online privacy?
Sorry, those extra fees are staying on your restaurant bill
Food & DrinkA last-minute change will allow restaurants to keep adding surcharges despite a law that was supposed to make them illegal.
Trump hoping to grab major cash in CA after felony conviction
PoliticsAfter his felony conviction, Donald Trump wants to secure a lot of cash from tech and business sector donors at three fundraisers in California this week.
Biden attempts to smooth over a rough week with NATO presser
PoliticsWhere does the Biden campaign stand following the NATO summit? The RNC debuts a new party platform. Plus, Alabama faces questions about forced prison labor.
How will AI and deepfakes affect this year’s elections?
PoliticsHow much could AI and deepfakes threaten election integrity? Is round two of the border bill dead on arrival?