Thurman Arnold Project

Nov 13, 2024 | iowapublicradio.org | Ben Kieffer |Austin Frerick |Thurman Arnold Project

Cedar Rapids native Austin Frerick, published his debut book Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry. The book tells the story of the titans of seven food industries — pork, grain, dairy, berry, coffee, grocery, and slaughter — and how they impact the nation’s food systems. River to River host Ben Kieffer discusses with Frerick how these titans' practices impact food producers and consumers, and how a fair, healthy and prosperous food industry may be possible.

May 31, 2024 | iowapublicradio.org | Ben Kieffer |Austin Frerick |Thurman Arnold Project

An expert on agricultural and antitrust policy, Frerick's book tells the story of the titans of seven food industries - pork, grain, dairy, berry, coffee, grocery, and slaughter - and how they impact the nation’s food systems. River to River host Ben Kieffer discusses with Frerick how these titans' practices impact food producers and consumers, and how a fair, healthy and prosperous food industry may be possible. Guest: Austin Frerick, author and fellow, Thurman Arnold Project at Yale University