1125: Bananas | Skeptical Sunday

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday. I'm your host, Jordan Harbinger. Today I'm here with Skeptical Sunday co-host writer and researcher Jessica Wynn. On The Jordan Harbinger Show, we decode the stories, secrets, and skills of the world's most fascinating people, and turn their wisdom into practical advice that you can use to impact your own life. And those around you. Our mission is to help you become a better informed, more critical thinker, and during the week we have long form conversations with a variety of amazing folks from spies to CEOs, athletes, authors, thinkers, and performers. On Sundays though, it's Skeptical Sunday, where a rotating guest co host and I break down a topic you may have never thought about.

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From smoothies to flambees, bananas are everywhere, but how much do we really know about them? Are they ethical? Are they sustainable? Can they be free from chemicals and what impact do they have on the environment? Well, hold on to your bowls of fruit, because today we're going deep into the sweet and mushy and surprisingly complex secrets. Of our slender yellow friends. Joining me today is writer and researcher Jessica Wynn. Jess, welcome to the show. Are you ready to go B A N A N A S I think that's how it goes. That's how you spell bananas, correct?

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