Barbecue Earth
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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Seeing the Monster | Behind Closed Doors
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07/24/23 • 43 min
The second episode, "Seeing the Monster," explores what some call the biggest corruption scandal in history—Brazil's Lava Jato scandal. The story begins at a small gas station in southern Brazil, where a single arrest for bribery in 2013 unleashed a domino effect that would topple hundreds of business executives, imprison a former head of state, and impeach the sitting president. The aftermath of the scandal shows how important it is for anti-corruption movements to not only expose corruption, but also to provide constructive ways to address it.
Uncle Sam and the Magic Beanstalk | Barbecue Earth
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02/27/24 • 29 min
The soybean is more than just a humble legume—it’s a major geopolitical player that feeds the international meat market, shapes trade wars, and transforms economies. In Episode 4, we tell the story of how the soybeans that feed pigs around the world have shaped the geopolitical behavior of what some call “the Meat Triangle”: the United States, Brazil, and China.
How to Launder a Cow | Barbecue Earth
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02/20/24 • 26 min
You’ve probably heard of money laundering. But while some choose to launder dirty cash, others launder cows. Episode 3 tells the story of one Brazilian company’s entanglement with the smuggling and selling of illegal cattle throughout the Amazon—and explores how big meat companies around the world use their power to undermine climate goals.
Food Security Reimagined | Barbecue Earth
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03/12/24 • 23 min
Winners and losers—every major transition has them. For the world to meet its climate goals, it needs to undergo a partial shift away from traditional meat and toward alternative proteins. But who would be the winners and losers of a global protein transition? In Episode 6, we investigate what this transition might look like and what it could mean for national security and geopolitics.
Consider the Lobster | Barbecue Earth
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03/05/24 • 28 min
There’s a lot to learn from the lobster. Its transformation from disdained prison food to fine-dining delicacy reveals how culture shapes our palate and how people could start to get a taste for food that does less damage to the planet than a bacon cheeseburger. In Episode 5, we look to the future of alternative proteins—from bean burgers to lab-grown nuggets—and ask what it would look like to live in a world less centered on traditional meat production.
The Farmers Strike Back | Barbecue Earth
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02/13/24 • 28 min
Tractors blocking government buildings. Manure piled on highways. The birth of a populist political party. In the Netherlands, government regulations on agriculture’s nitrogen emissions have sparked backlash from Dutch farmers. In Episode 2, we tell the story of this quarrel. It holds lessons for all countries, in Europe and beyond, that are facing rising agricultural populism as they begin to implement stricter environmental regulations on farming.
Hog Country | Barbecue Earth
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02/13/24 • 31 min
In the United States, agriculture plays by a different set of rules than other sectors. With its lax child labor laws and lack of environmental restrictions, the American farming industry operates in a uniquely under-regulated environment. Why? Episode 1 explores the history of agricultural exceptionalism and how it impacts the lives of North Carolina residents living close to factory farms.
07/17/23 • 34 min
What is corruption in democracies? How has it changed over time? And, in what forms does it emerge in our society today? Episode 1, 'If Men Were Angels, We Wouldn't Need Government,' answers these questions through the lens of case studies in the United States, including the political scandal of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have eroded controls on influence-peddling, and other frequent tools used by leaders and groups to receive preferential treatment in the U.S. system of government.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Barbecue Earth have?
Barbecue Earth currently has 11 episodes available.
What topics does Barbecue Earth cover?
The podcast is about Government, Politics and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Barbecue Earth?
The episode title 'Food Security Reimagined | Barbecue Earth' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Barbecue Earth?
The average episode length on Barbecue Earth is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of Barbecue Earth released?
Episodes of Barbecue Earth are typically released every 6 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Barbecue Earth?
The first episode of Barbecue Earth was released on Jul 17, 2023.
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