Coca-Cola and a Secret Research Operation Meant to Exonerate Sugar
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Coca-Cola and a Secret Research Operation Meant to Exonerate Sugar

28:22 Oct 28, 2025
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Coca-Cola is launching a cane sugar version of its classic soda in the U.S. after President Donald Trump urged a switch from high fructose corn syrup. The effort supports the administration's “Make America Healthy Again” initiative — but many experts argue that it won’t make a difference.  On this episode, journalist Murray Carpenter discusses his new book, Sweet and Deadly: How Coca-Cola Spreads Disinformation and Makes Us Sick.
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