Why Bernie Sanders Is Going After Ultra-Processed Foods | Business Insider

This interview podcast features Mia de Graaf, health editor at Business Insider, interviewing Bernie Sanders about his concerns regarding ultra-processed foods and the influence of industry lobbyists on US politics and the food system. Sanders highlights the excessive sugar content in many products, advocating for warning labels to increase transparency for consumers. He contrasts US labeling practices with those of other countries, citing Mexico's Coca-Cola labeling as an example of more informative regulations. The discussion also touches upon the obesity epidemic in the US, its connection to processed foods, and Sanders' critical view of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposed food system overhaul. Ultimately, the interview emphasizes the need for greater transparency and healthier food choices to combat the health crisis stemming from ultra-processed foods.