3 chapters across the catalog
White House Nutrition Conference, Food Compass Rankings
The White House is preparing for a September conference on nutrition based on the "Food Compass" profiling system from Tufts University. The system has drawn ridicule for ranking Frosted Mini-Wheats and chocolate-covered almonds higher than ground beef, eggs, and cheddar cheese.
Cashless Society Promotion, Tufts University Digital Money Study
Mayors in the Netherlands are actively promoting "Pin Everything" Saturdays to encourage citizens to use debit cards instead of cash for safety and efficiency. Simultaneously, a Tufts University study highlights the high costs and fees associated with cash usage for low-income individuals. The hosts argue these coordinated efforts across continents are designed to force users into digital systems where banks can extract transaction fees.
Prison Labor Furniture, DC Schools, Martin Luther King Statue
A discussion reveals that much of the dormitory furniture in U.S. universities is manufactured by prison labor. Observations of Washington DC include the failing school system outside the "Green Zone" and the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, which was sculpted by a Chinese artist. Rumors about the Washington Monument leaning or the Reflection Pool being drained due to the earthquake are addressed.
