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Summer Science 2: Solving the World's Dumbest Problem with the Help of Al Capone???

July 10, 2026 · 21 min

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Food waste. It's the world's dumbest problem. It's also the topic of our most popular podcast ever (see our 2022 interview with Dr. Lisa Johnson). California just passed a new law that dramatically simplifies the 50 potential types of expiration dates currently used on food packaging down to just two. What does Al Capone have to do with all of this? Well, we guess you'll just have to listen to find out.


The World's Dumbest Problem Episode with Dr. Lisa Johnson

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1609819/episodes/11503184


Explanation of the Wonderfully Simple California Food Labeling Law

https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/foodrecovery/fooddatelabeling/

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