Encore: America’s Fight for Food Justice | Senator Cory Booker

This interview podcast features Dr. Mark Hyman and Senator Cory Booker discussing the broken American food system and its impact on public health. The conversation begins with Dr. Hyman introducing his book, "Food Fix," and Senator Booker highlighting its importance in addressing the chronic disease epidemic. They delve into the detrimental effects of the current food system, including the over-subsidization of unhealthy foods, the decline in soil health, and the resulting increase in chronic illnesses and healthcare costs. Specific examples include the statistic that 93.2% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy and the fact that less than 10% of agricultural subsidies go towards healthy foods. The discussion concludes with suggestions for systemic change, such as improved food labeling, increased funding for nutrition research, and education reform to better equip doctors with nutritional knowledge.