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Why Is There So Much Ground Beef in the World? (Special Feature)

Nov 7, 2017 · 00:43:26

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Live episode exploring ground beef production and brand naming.
Topics include carcass balancing and teen sleep patterns.
Features co-host Alex Wagner and fact-checker A.J. Jacobs.

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