avatar

285. There’s a War on Sugar. Is It Justified?

Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio
Episode • Apr 27, 2017 • 45m

Some people argue that sugar should be regulated, like alcohol and tobacco, on the grounds that it's addictive and toxic. How much sense does that make? We hear from a regulatory advocate, an evidence-based skeptic, a former FDA commissioner — and the organizers of Milktoberfest.