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What We Fear vs. What’s Real: Rethinking Risk in Our Food System
In this episode of Rooted and Restless, Marianne Smith Edge sits down with international economist Dr. Robert Thompson to unpack what’s truly driving risk in our food system—from trade policy and farm economics to food prices and consumer fears.
The conversation also tackles one of the most misunderstood topics when it comes to food fears: the difference between hazard and risk. From pesticide concerns to annual “food fear” lists, how fear-based messaging can influence what we eat—and why context matters is discussed.
What We Cover
• Why today’s agricultural pressures feel different from past…
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