Until the end of the 20th century our food system was humanity's greatest triumph. There was more and better food, and it was more affordable. But according to Paul Roberts, author of The End of Food, in 2008, the system is breaking down. Obesity is on track to become the world's top public health problem. Salmonella and e coli is infecting more food. Food remains cheap, but is there an unaccounted cost? PLUS Washington State cherries are coming in this week. We'll learn about the crop, and find out why Rainiers are so much more expensive than Bings. Also today, Barack Obama announces he will not accept public campaign funding because he says the system is broken. Opting out also allows the presumptive Democratic contender to raise more money. Is public financing of campaigns possible? We'll find out about the effort here in Washington State.
