Coca-Cola and a Secret Research Operation Meant to Exonerate Sugar
Coca-Cola and a Secret Research Operation Meant to Exonerate Sugar  
Podcast: The Pulse
Published On: Tue Oct 28 2025
Description: Coca-Cola is launching a cane sugar version of its classic soda in the U.S. after President Donald Trump urged a switch from high fructose corn syrup. The effort supports the administration's “Make America Healthy Again” initiative — but many experts argue that it won’t make a difference.  On this episode, journalist Murray Carpenter discusses his new book, Sweet and Deadly: How Coca-Cola Spreads Disinformation and Makes Us Sick.