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Happy Thanksgiving!

11/27/2019

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Since this is a political science blog, let's talk about politics and the holidays. The cliche is families that fight about politics over turkey. If you're not sure how politics will be received at home, take this quiz: Should you talk about politics over the holidays? Let me suggest, however, that instead of getting into a fight you might consider switching the topic to Food Politics! Need some ideas?
  • If someone in your family talks about clean eating, tell them there is no such thing. It's all a big marketing scam. (Okay, this one might turn into a fight. Sorry). 
  • Does someone in your family enjoy hunting and fishing? Bring up the conservation of public lands (listen to this podcast)
  • Learn some fun facts to change the subject (just in case things get tense) from the database: What America Ate. 
  • Talk about Genetically Modified Foods, and why public opinion differs so drastically from scientific opinion on the subject. Should we label? 
  • If a relative starts droning on about dieting, remind them of the importance of intuitive eating and healthy food attitudes. Or, if they must talk about diet, tell them to talk about this one. 
Now that we've talked Thanksgiving conversation and food politics... a little perspective: if you find yourself alone or unable to visit family on Thanksgiving, be sure to take care of yourself and realize that you can still have a great holiday. 
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Shannon Ratliff
11/30/2019 05:31:29 am

https://play.google.com/music/m/D7dhv5hln3dfnwatbhsmni3aeuy?t=The_Hands_That_Prepared_It_-_The_Bitter_Southerner_Podcast

Dr. Brock,
This is my latest favorite podcast...this one is about food culture and food justice; I especially enjoyed the interview with John T Edge (Southern Foodways). This is not long, about 30 minutes but I think you will really enjoy it! Hope your Thanksgiving was awesome!
Be Well,
Shannon

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Clare Brock
12/5/2019 09:26:31 am

Thanks for sharing that!

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    Clare Brock is a professor of American Politics and Public Policy at TWU. She works primarily in the areas of food policy, lobbying, and money in politics. 

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