PodcastIntel
Sign in Get Started Free
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio

386. How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War

Aug 1, 2019 · 00:39:30
Listen to Episode
✨ AI Summary
  • Supermarkets embody free-market capitalism but were government tools.
  • US farm policies aimed for abundance, not just nutrition.
  • Consequences of agricultural policies still affect us today.

More from Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics Radio
Ten Myths About the U.S. Tax System (Update)
Apr 8, 2026 · 01:04:26
Freakonomics Radio
669. Why Is 95 Percent of the World’s Bourbon Made in Kentucky?
Apr 3, 2026 · 00:46:20
Freakonomics Radio
668. Do Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Have Blood on Their Hands?
Mar 27, 2026 · 00:53:58
Freakonomics Radio
In a Driverless World, Who Loses and Who Wins?
Mar 25, 2026 · 01:05:47
View all episodes →

Get AI Summaries for Every New Episode

Subscribe to Freakonomics Radio and get AI summaries, guest tracking, and email digests delivered automatically.

Sign Up Free →