Eric Schlosser

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010

Many people swore off eating anything from McDonalds and Burger King after reading Eric Schlosser’s expose, Fast Food Nation. He discusses his latest investigation of America’s underground markets, Reefer Madness : Sex, Drugs, and Cheap Labor in the American Black Market. Read an excerpt of Schlosser's book in the Reading Room.

Eric Schlosser will be at the Union Square Barnes and Noble at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 8th for a discussion and signing.

Music: Rage In Harlem Soundtrack composer Elmer Bernstein
Taxi Driver Soundtrack composer Bernard Herrm

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