Why don’t we eat people? (classic)

Why don’t we eat people? (classic)

February 20, 2026 · 1h 1m

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The episode explores the taboo of cannibalism through a child's question and expert insights.

A question from a four-year-old tips us into an investigation of one of our most fundamental taboos: cannibalism. With help from New Yorker food critic Hannah Goldfield and writer Kelefa Sanneh. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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