The Special Issue

For paid subscribers, some notes on RFK Jr. and the future of the USDA

This morning, I spoke with Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Our interview was scheduled months ago, and the Q&A will be the subject of next week’s newsletter. But this morning, we couldn’t help but discuss the election.

At the core of our conversation was former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who Donald Trump has promised will be his pick for head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, if elected. Yesterday, I published a piece about how some mothers are rallying behind RFK Jr.

“Let's say the exit polls turn up some support for this agenda and people actually cite [Make America Healthy Again],” Pollan said.