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Serving Up Politics at the Holiday Dinner Table
When families get together for the holidays, there’s bound to be tons of food, drink and cheer. But a slice of political debate often comes along with the green beans. Talking politics may be a no-go for a cocktail party, but for lots of families it’s a holiday staple. Tax cuts, health care, the Tea […]
Researchers & Restaurateurs Work to Save Peru’s Food Diversity
Peru has one of the most varied food cultures in the world. Not long ago, many of the country’s indigenous crops were falling out of favor. Reporter Cynthia Graber recently met with two men working to reverse that trend in very different ways.
Europe and Bio-Tech Foods
Bob Carty reports on opposition to genetically-altered foods in Europe. Bio-tech producers like Monsanto say protestors are using scare-tactics to urge grocers to pull products from shelves. But a new study from Scotland that suggests genetically-modified potatoes harmed the immune system of rats has added fuel to the debate.
Europe and Bio-Tech Foods
Bob Carty reports on opposition to genetically-altered foods in Europe. Bio-tech producers like Monsanto say protesters are using scare-tactics to urge grocers to pull products from shelves. But a new study from Scotland that suggests genetically-modified potatoes harmed the immune system of rats has added fuel to the debate.