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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 24 MIN

The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

from Read Between The Lines · host Michael Pollan

What should we have for dinner? In his groundbreaking book, The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, Michael Pollan reveals how this simple question became so complicated. He embarks on a gripping investigation into our food by tracing four meals back to their source—from a fast-food lunch to a feast he foraged himself. Pollan uncovers the hidden costs behind our supermarket choices, forever changing how you see the food on your plate and the world that produces it. This isn't just a book; it's an essential awakening.

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What should we have for dinner? In his groundbreaking book, The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, Michael Pollan reveals how this simple question became so complicated. He embarks on a gripping investigation into our food by...

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