Does 'Big Food' Worry You?

A new book by Michigan State University’s Phil Howard dissects the trend of food monopolies. Find out more by watching this video from The Lempert Report.

May 11, 2016

A new book by Michigan State University’s Phil Howard dissects the trend of food monopolies. Find out more by watching this video from The Lempert Report.

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