The Waves: Edible Arrangements Is Getting Into the Wellness Industry

Published: April 28, 2022, 7 a.m.

b'On this week\\u2019s episode of The Waves, Slate senior writer, Christina Cauterucci and Slate science editor Shannon Palus, talk pineapples on sticks. Christina\\u2019s new piece, \\u201cWhat\\u2019s Eating Edible Arrangements\\u201d on the changes at Edible Arrangements sparked a conversation about gender roles that likely led do the creation of the company that now goes by Edible. Then they unpack the company\\u2019s pivot to CBD and what its attempt at \\u201cwellness culture\\u201d really means.\\xa0\\n\\nIn Slate Plus, are workout selfies feminist?\\n\\nRecommendations:\\nShannon: Harry & David fruit boxes.\\nChristina: Season 2 of HBO\\u2019s The Flight Attendant.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nPodcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Shannon Palus and Alicia Montgomery.\\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'