Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, to explore how iconic American foods have become a form of cultural soft power.

In celebration of America's 250th Independence Day, they discuss the global influence of classics such as Coca-Cola, red velvet cake, and Southern fried chicken, and how food has helped shape the American identity around the world.

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Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Anna Trapido, a food anthropologist, to explore how iconic American foods have become a form of cultural soft power.
In celebration of America's 250th Independence Day, they discuss the global influence of classics such as Coca-Cola, red velvet cake, and Southern fried chicken, and how food has helped shape the American identity around the world.
Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land.
Thanks for listening.
Catch the 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu live on 702 every weekend morning from 6 am to 10 am (SA time).
Find more from the show and catch-up podcasts on the Primedia+ app <a href="https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj">https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj</a>
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The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast

There's only one way to celebrate the weekend wakeup and 702 serves up the perfect accompaniment via the radio!

There's only one way to celebrate the weekend wakeup and 702 serves up the perfect accompaniment via the radio!

Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu

Food Feature: 4th of July and iconic American food

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