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08/11/2017: "The McDonaldization of culture"

President Donald Trump said his administration is preparing to declare the epidemic of opioid abuse a national emergency. On today's show, we'll look at how resources might be distributed toward combating the issue. Afterwards, we'll look at fears in Britain over a free trade agreement between the U.S. and the U.K. Some say the influx of American food products will lead to lower food standards in the country.

President Donald Trump said his administration is preparing to declare the epidemic of opioid abuse a national emergency. On today’s show, we’ll look at how resources might be distributed toward combating the issue. Afterwards, we’ll look at fears in Britain over a free trade agreement between the U.S. and the U.K. Some say the influx of American food products will lead to lower food standards in the country.

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