October 13, 2026: Food dye, the legality of caffeine, and barrels of Coca-Cola

Today, we’re focused on the safety issues around food dyes, but 100+ years ago caffeine went on trial in Chattanooga. Plus the local news for October 13, 2026. and Trey Fanjoy

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