Barbara Freese

Barbara Freese is a historian and author who specializes in exploring the environmental and social impacts of everyday commodities throughout history. She has written extensively about topics like coal, sugar, and other industries, examining how these products shaped modern civilization while often overlooking their ecological costs. Her work bridges history, science, and environmental policy, making her a natural fit for Joe's podcast where she discusses the often-surprising connections between business practices, historical decisions, and our current environmental challenges.