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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 52 MIN

To Toss Or Not to Toss?

from The Curiosity Desk · host GBH News

First up, Edgar talks with ReFED Executive Director Sara Burnett and John Hopkins researcher Roni Neff about what “sell by” labels on food packages actually mean, in light of California’s ban aimed at reducing food waste. Then, we meet mentalist Tom Indigo, who reads the minds of our host Edgar and volunteer Eva Doyne. 

First up, Edgar talks with ReFED Executive Director Sara Burnett and John Hopkins researcher Roni Neff about what “sell by” labels on food packages actually mean, in light of California’s ban aimed at reducing food waste.  Then, we meet mentalist Tom Indigo, who reads the minds of our host Edgar and volunteer Eva Doyne.

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