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Aug 7, 2017

08/07/2017: When a food goes mainstream, does that hurt or help its appeal?

After reports that North Korea successfully tested two intercontinental ballistic missiles, the U.N. has agreed to sanction the country in a move backed by China. On today’s show, we’ll take a brief look at the history of the North Korea-China relationship. Afterwards, we’ll discuss the purpose of “catastrophe bonds,” and then — amid the rising popularity of Nashville hot chicken — examine how food trends spread. 

08/07/2017: When a food goes mainstream, does that hurt or help its appeal?
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After reports that North Korea successfully tested two intercontinental ballistic missiles, the U.N. has agreed to sanction the country in a move backed by China. On today’s show, we’ll take a brief look at the history of the North Korea-China relationship. Afterwards, we’ll discuss the purpose of “catastrophe bonds,” and then — amid the rising popularity of Nashville hot chicken — examine how food trends spread.