Have you ever stopped to wonder: Why is everything suddenly pistachio-flavoured?

From pastries to "clean girl" lattes, we’ve been force-fed this muted green aesthetic for months.

But this nut isn't just a trend. It’s a trophy.

In this episode, I’m cracking the shell on the pistachio industry to reveal how a viral food craze is actually the final coat of paint on a decades-old campaign of economic warfare.

We trace the history from Iran’s ancient pistachio monopoly to the calculated US trade policies designed to cripple a rival economy. And, how this handed an entire global market to a few California billionaires.

It’s a masterclass in how those in power manipulate the "free market" to serve their own empires. And why the things we consume are rarely just about flavour.

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I just turned 29. I also did not publish an episode for 14 months. Sorry.

Also the sound quality is soooo bad so sorry.

But, before I turn 30 next year, I made a list of 30 things I want to do:

• Ride a bike
• Run 10km
• Sunrise sea swim
• Skydive
• Camino
• Solo trip
• Vall de Nuria weekend
• New festival
• Go to Paris
• Trip specifically for a gig
• Camping
• Cooking class
• Pedicure
• Fringe
• Solo dates (once a month)
• Write music
• Window Pane (Remastered)
• Knit a top
• Writing workshop
• Write a book
• Party trick
• Learn to make my fav cocktail
• Self-defense class
• Professional photoshoot
• Learn Irish
• Stand up
• Matching tattoos
• Successful planting attempt
• 30 day challenge
• Scrapbook of my 20s

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One Saturday night I had the overwhelming urge to record a new episode for you all. I'm sorry about that.

I was also drinking rum iced tea, not vodka iced tea. But I would recommend it. Totally.

Neuigkeiten (news) was the main topic on the agenda.

Then I asked you all to send me some questions and you were all kind (and messed up) enough to help me on that one.

Again, apologies for this garbage. But I hope you enjoy it !!

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