Topic: Soft Drinks

2 chapters across the catalog

Brain Fog
Episode 1425 3:08:30 - 3:09:53

1425: Brain Fog

ISO Selections, Pep Verve Moxie

The hosts select "Pep Verve Moxie" as the In Search Of (ISO) clip for the week. The phrase comes from an NPR report about the classic Maine soft drink, Moxie, which has faced recent supply chain issues.

Dvorak Wears Prada
Episode 94 1:05:07 - 1:09:56

94: Dvorak Wears Prada

High Fructose Corn Syrup, Pepsi Throwback Campaign

A New York Times article regarding the health risks of high fructose corn syrup prompts a discussion on the "Pepsi Throwback" marketing campaign, which uses real sugar. The hosts examine the decline in milk consumption among American youth since 1996, replaced by soda intake. They argue that the phosphorus and caffeine in soft drinks are contributing to decreased bone density and rising obesity rates in the United States.