Jul 3, 2019

Ketchup getting squeezed by more “exciting” condiments

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Trump floats two replacements for the current Fed chair. Gas ticks up about a nickel per gallon ahead of the holiday weekend. Are "fancier" spreads and sundry sauces ending ketchup's condiment supremacy?

Segments From this episode

Ahead of July 4, average gas prices jump about a nickel

by Erika Beras

Jul 3, 2019

In some parts of the country, the issue is supply, while other states see new gas taxes.

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Ketchup tries to keep up with changing tastes

by Amy Scott

Jul 3, 2019

Competition from more "exciting" condiments has spurred new takes on a classic.

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Music from the episode

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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