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    The Emotional Intelligence of Your Bacon

    They stink. They're force-fed drugs that are creating antibiotic-resistant bacteria and, a lot of the time they don't even taste that good. But it's not their fault.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Barbara Bogaev • May 28, 2015 • 10m Listen

    They stink. They're force-fed drugs that are creating antibiotic-resistant bacteria and, a lot of the time they don't even taste that good. But it's not their fault. In fact, according to Barry Estabrook's new book, Pig Tales: An Omnivore's Quest for Sustainable Meat, pigs are so smart they can work the thermostats in their pens and beat young children at computer games. So should we eat them? Estabrook has spent a lot of time investigating the question.

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      Barbara Bogaev

      radio journalist

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      Director of Content, News

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      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Barry Estabrook

      food writer and author

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    Can US Charges Spur Soccer Reform?
    1. 1:20FCC Wants to Expand Internet Access for the Poor
    2. 7:30Fraud and Corruption in the World's Most Beautiful Game
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