Julie Creswell

In this discussion, Julie Creswell, a seasoned business reporter from The New York Times specializing in the food industry, digs into the recent commitment of major food companies to eliminate artificial food dyes. She explains how health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. influenced this significant industry shift, despite its potential impact on profits. The conversation also highlights the controversies around these dyes, particularly their connection to childhood health issues and the different regulatory approaches between the U.S. and Europe.

Henry Epp, a reporter from Marketplace, dives into the challenges facing the oil industry as crude prices plummet to just $58 a barrel. He discusses the tough decision oil companies face between investing in production or satisfying investors with dividends. Meanwhile, Julie Creswell, a New York Times writer, tackles the struggle of phasing out synthetic food dyes from American foods. They explore the complexities behind these modern dilemmas and how they affect consumers and industries alike.