Why does so much of our food make us hungrier instead of healthier—and what role does the law play in keeping it that way? In this episode of Cut to the Chase:, Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Dr. Marion Nestle, world-renowned food politics expert, nutritionist, and author of "What to Eat Now", to expose how corporate power, weak regulation, and profit-driven policies shaped America's food system.

From ultra processed foods engineered for addiction to the legal loopholes that let companies hide additives and mislead consumers, Gregg and Marion unpack the truth about what's really on our plates—and how attorneys, policymakers, and everyday citizens can fight back.

This eye-opening conversation dives into the GRAS loophole, FDA limits, marketing to kids, and how deregulation turned nutrition into a corporate playground. Whether you're a lawyer, advocate, or just trying to eat better, this episode will change how you think about food, health, and accountability.

What to expect in this episode:

• What makes food "ultra processed" (and why it's hard to stop eating)
• How deregulation and shareholder profit reshaped the American diet
• The shocking food-tobacco connection and addiction by design
• Why the FDA can't always protect consumers
• The GRAS Loophole: How companies self-approve additives
• The SNAP and school lunch debate—public aid or corporate subsidy?
• The marketing war for kids' attention and its legal fallout
• State reforms in California and Texas targeting harmful additives
• Real steps toward food system reform and smarter policy

Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss our next deep dive on Cut to the Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb!

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Resources:

• Pre-order "What to Eat Now" by Dr. Marion Nestle & Find her other books: https://www.foodpolitics.com/about
• Connect with Dr. Marion Nestle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marion-nestle-9515ba8
• Twitter: @marionnestle
• Instagram: @marionnestle

This episode was produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.