Up For Debate: Should We All Be Vegan?

Up For Debate: Should We All Be Vegan?

By Newsy Staff

By Newsy Staff
August 30, 2018

August 30, 2018

Newsy partners with Intelligence Squared U.S. to restore critical thinking. In this debate, experts explore whether we should all go vegan.

SHOW TRANSCRIPT

In partnership with Intelligence Squared U.S., Newsy brings you a snapshot of "Up for Debate." In this episode, experts explore the pros and cons of eating a vegan diet. Catch a new episode of the full debate Sunday at 9 a.m. ET.

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