The problems with Facebook’s research and inaction — per company insider, Hmong cooking

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies remotely during a House Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Washington. Mandel Ngan/Pool via AP

A professor of media and politics walks us through some powerful Congressional testimony of a former Facebook employee this week. Then we learn about some of the history, and flavors, that distinguish Hmong cuisine on Food Friday.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Yia Vang Guest
  • Young Mie Kim Guest

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