Beneath our feet lies a labyrinth of cheese, specifically, American cheese. How much? The answer is more than a healthy amount of cheese, and the government put it there. The story of America's cheese caves stretches from WWII-era farm subsidies to Reagan-era welfare politics. It's weirder than you think.

CW: Classism/Poverty, Food Insecurity, Politics

Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]

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