February 25, 2025 · 33 min

The meat industry has been consolidating rapidly for decades, concentrating its power in a way that creates problems not only for the environment but also for farming communities in the U.S. and around the world.

In today’s episode, Ken is joined by Chloe Sorvino, a journalist at Forbes and author of the new book “Raw Deal: Hidden Corruption, Corporate Greed, and the Fight for the Future of Meat.” Chloe unravels a tangled web of bribery, deceit, and international corporate intrigue as she explores the dark side of the modern industrialized meat industry.

For a deeper dive into today’s discussion:

Chloe's website

Raw Deal: Hidden Corruption, Corporate Greed, and the Fight for the Future of Meat.

EWG Food Scores: Meat

Decoding Meat And Dairy Product Labels

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