Georgia’s people protest against a future under Russia’s thumb
Also on the daily podcast: why ultra-processed foods are bad for you and the revolution reshaping fatherhood in Asia
The country has been turning increasingly away from Europe and towards Russia—but a halt to EU-accession talks has sparked enormous demonstrations. Researchers know unequivocally that ultra-processed foods are bad for you; we look into the persistent question of why (10:26). And fatherhood in East Asia is undergoing a quiet revolution as gender roles shift (18:22). Runtime: 23 min
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