Ted Genoways is editor-at-large at Pacific Standard magazine. He is author of The Chain: Farm, Factory, and the Fate of Our Food and the forthcoming This Blessed Earth: A Year in the Life of an American Family Farm. Genoways is a former editor-at-large of onEarth magazine.
Ted Genoways on KCRW
More from KCRW
LA nightclub community eyes a renaissance — with COVID caution
EntertainmentLA’s nightclubs are back, ushering in a “Roaring 20s” momentum.
A pro se pro?
PoliticsKen and Josh discuss Michael Avenatti’s decision to represent himself, the drama around Section 230, and the Tom Barrack indictment.
California Recall: What to know about the effort to remove Gavin Newsom
PoliticsCalifornia voters will decide Gov. Gavin Newsom’s fate September 14. Lt. Gov.
The West Is Keeping the Covid-19 Pandemic From Ending
CoronavirusActivist Achal Prabhala speaks to Robert Scheer about the wealthy countries’ reluctance to end global vaccine apartheid.
Something’s Rotten in the Science of Food
BooksMarion Nestle’s book “Unsavory Truths” contains shocking revelations about how the science that influences what we eat is corrupted by corporate interests.
Nation’s largest reservoir hits record low. What does that mean for West Coast residents?
EnvironmentHeat and drought are both straining the state’s water supply, and Governor Gavin Newsom is asking residents to voluntarily reduce water consumption.
LA Mayor Garcetti tapped as US Ambassador to India
Politics“I am honored to accept his nomination to serve in this role,'' Garcetti said in a statement. “I love Los Angeles and will always be an Angeleno.
Top conservatives make an about-face on vaccines, will more people decide to get shots?
PoliticsSteve Scalise, the second highest ranking Republican in the House, got vaccinated against COVID on Sunday.
California’s new budget aims to address homelessness, COVID recovery. Will it help keep Newsom in office?
HomelessnessJuly 1. The plan is crammed full of spending for all kinds of programs, funded in part by federal COVID relief aid and an unexpected windfall in tax revenue from wealthy Californians.