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Finneas on Making Score for Netflix’s ‘Beef’ Season 2

Finneas on Making Score for Netflix’s ‘Beef’ Season 2

Published by Daniella Wilson

In a word, the score for the long-awaited second season of Netflix’s chaotic comedy-drama Beef is inescapable. From the opening moments of episode one, the music is the first thing viewers hear — the dominant sound ushering in the show’s establishing shots and dialogue for the next 10 minutes of the series before it finally reaches a notable halt.  “It wasn’t until I was on the mixing stage for episode one, which was pretty near the end of the whole process of scoring the show, that I realized it,” says mononymous singer-songwriter Finneas. “We were watching episode one, and I was like, ‘Oh my God.’ There’s so much music in this series, and it’s used so prominently. Sometimes a score really is a background character.”  Like any good character, Finneas’ score contains multitudes. The 10-minute track, “Cold Open,” weaves between tranquility and the anxiousness of being on pins and needles, while “Music for Hospitals” is a bit more sinister and winding, like spelunking in a dark cave. “Vicious Thoughts,” by contrast, is pretty — and …

Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices : NPR

Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

Cows stand in a feed barn at Hallstead Farms in Lexington, Ky., in February. Although the U.S. cattle herd size has shrunk in recent decades, U.S. beef production has remained strong, partly because cattle now weigh hundreds of pounds more than they did in the 1950s. Luke Sharrett for NPR hide caption toggle caption Luke Sharrett for NPR Grocery prices got you down? Learn how to cut your food bill with NPR’s 4-part newsletter. Sign up here for budgeting tips, meal planning and more. Beef has long been an iconic and beloved staple of the American diet, from barbecue to hamburgers and steaks. Even as retail prices have soared recently, U.S. demand for beef has remained strong. Yet the U.S. cattle herd, including both beef and dairy cattle, is the smallest it has been in three-quarters of a century. Domestic producers had 86.2 million head of cattle on the first day of this year, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data, the lowest number since 1951. A number of factors have been pushing livestock numbers down, …

‘Beef. It’s what’s for dinner’: Previous health risks linked to the red meat debunked

‘Beef. It’s what’s for dinner’: Previous health risks linked to the red meat debunked

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Eating beef every day may not be as harmful as once thought. Red meat has long been tied to risks to cardiometabolic health, including heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. The conditions affect more than 160 million Americans, including over 36 million living with Type 2 diabetes. However, having 6-7 ounces of beef every day – a slightly smaller portion than a typical ribeye steak – does not affect risk factors for Type 2 diabetes, researchers at Indiana University say. “Results from this gold standard randomized controlled trial build on existing scientific evidence that shows eating beef as part of a healthy dietary pattern supports heart health and does not adversely impact measures of blood sugar regulation or inflammation,” Kevin Maki, an adjunct professor in the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, said in a statement. “When beef is consumed as …

‘Beef. It’s what’s for dinner’: Previous health risks linked to the red meat debunked

Eating beef every day may not be as bad for your health as first thought

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Eating beef every day may not be as harmful as once thought. Red meat has long been tied to risks to cardiometabolic health, including heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. The conditions affect more than 160 million Americans, including over 36 million living with Type 2 diabetes. However, having 6-7 ounces of beef every day – a slightly smaller portion than a typical ribeye steak – does not affect risk factors for Type 2 diabetes, researchers at Indiana University say. “Results from this gold standard randomized controlled trial build on existing scientific evidence that shows eating beef as part of a healthy dietary pattern supports heart health and does not adversely impact measures of blood sugar regulation or inflammation,” Kevin Maki, an adjunct professor in the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, said in a statement. “When beef is consumed as …

Argentina’s Beef Consumption Falls to Lowest Level in 20 Years as Prices Soar

Argentina’s Beef Consumption Falls to Lowest Level in 20 Years as Prices Soar

Published by Sam Flores

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — At 6 a.m., in the Mataderos neighborhood of Buenos Aires, workers unload sides of beef from a truck outside a butcher shop as customers line up for wholesale purchases. Inside, 73-year-old owner Jorge García and his staff prepare meat orders before dawn. Among the stacks of beef boxes and red meat cuts hanging from metal hooks, chicken and pork are increasingly present. Red meat consumption in Argentina — historically one of the world’s biggest consumers of beef — has fallen to its lowest level in two decades amid economic austerity measures imposed by libertarian President Javier Milei. As of April 2026, annual per capita beef consumption fell to 44.5 kilograms (98 pounds), down from 49.5 kilograms (109 pounds) during the same month a year earlier, according to the Agricultural Foundation for Argentina’s Development. In 2006, it was 63.4 kilos (139 pounds) per person. “People are switching to cheaper proteins. They’re eating pork, they’re eating chicken,” said García. Analysts attribute the decline to soaring beef prices, lower cattle supply and weakened …

“No Quick Fixes”: Supply-Chain Deep Dive Shows Beef Prices To Remain High

“No Quick Fixes”: Supply-Chain Deep Dive Shows Beef Prices To Remain High

Published by Jenni Sidey

We are all familiar with the surge in beef prices, driven by a U.S. cattle herd at more than a half-century low amid severe drought, elevated feed costs, higher financing expenses, and other inflationary factors, such as soaring diesel prices, squeezing ranchers. $175 for beef?!🥩 $20.65 per pound … for one cut. Herds are at generational lows after years of drought, rising feed costs, and pressure on ranchers. Supply gets squeezed → prices explode → families get hit. This was the Democrat push! What are you paying for beef where… pic.twitter.com/c5HdnidaKA — Sherri Unfiltered™ (@FFT1776) May 4, 2026 USDA data show average retail beef prices have been on a parabolic rise since the early days of the pandemic, with consumers facing sticker shock as soon as they step into any supermarket’s meat department. A new Bloomberg report helps explain why beef prices are likely to remain sticky: the US cattle herd has fallen to its lowest level in 75 years. This supply shock has taken years to develop, and rebuilding will take years as well. …

Is Beef Tallow Actually Any Good for You?

Is Beef Tallow Actually Any Good for You?

Published by Jenni Sidey

Why are people trading beef tallow for seed oils? Fans of beef tallow say it is rich in healthy fats and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K2, which “support everything from thyroid health to estrogen metabolism and even liver detox,” says Gowri Rocco, MD, a double board-certified physician in Corona, California. However, she says there’s no clinical research to date attributing hormonal health benefits to tallow specifically. Risks of dietary beef tallow Beef tallow is high in saturated fat content—typically around 50%—which risks increasing LDL cholesterol, according to Kaustubh Dabhadkar, MD, a cardiologist specializing in preventive cardiology in Charlotte, North Carolina. “LDL cholesterol is responsible for plaque buildup in arteries, especially arteries that supply blood to the heart,” Dr. Dabhadkar says. “For this reason, beef tallow and saturated fats should generally be avoided as much as possible.” Individuals with diabetes, elevated cholesterol levels, and/or a personal or family history of cardiovascular disease should be extra cautious. If you absolutely must indulge in fried food on occasion, Dr. Dabhadkar still deems seed oils—which primarily contain …

The EU-Mercosur deal takes effect — but the fight over it goes on – POLITICO

The EU-Mercosur deal takes effect — but the fight over it goes on – POLITICO

Published by Sam Flores

What’s changing? The agreement will gradually eliminate duties on more than 90 percent of EU exports, including on cars, pharmaceuticals, wine and spirits, and olive oil. Some so-called non-tariff barriers — such as on labeling — will be removed. Public procurement markets will open up, allowing EU companies to bid for government contracts. The Commission estimates that EU exports to the Mercosur region will grow by 39 percent through 2040, to €50 billion. “The benefits are real and visible as of now,” von der Leyen said in a post on X. “Tariffs start falling. Companies are gaining access to new markets. Investors have the predictability they need.” But gains will be slower to materialize on some products. “In most cases, the tariff reductions will be phased in over a period of 10 to 15 years. The economic effects will therefore become apparent primarily in the medium to long term,” said Oliver Richtberg, head of foreign trade at Germany’s VDMA engineering federation. If either the Court of Justice or lawmakers ultimately reject the agreement, the European Commission …

Meryl Streep on “Beef” With Goldie Hawn, Robert Redford Love Scenes, and What Her Grandchildren Call Her

Meryl Streep on “Beef” With Goldie Hawn, Robert Redford Love Scenes, and What Her Grandchildren Call Her

Published by Sam Flores

“You can cut it off now, thank you,” Meryl Streep says with a laugh after revisiting the first of various clips from her five-decade career for Vanity Fair’s Scene Selection. She may feel discomfort watching her work, but the three-time Oscar winner is happy to dish behind-the-scenes stories—from starring opposite Robert De Niro and then boyfriend John Cazale in the 1978 Vietnam epic The Deer Hunter to her latest, the hotly anticipated The Devil Wears Prada 2. Twenty years after the events of the original 2006 film, existing in a media landscape in which “everybody is destabilized,” Streep’s Runway magazine editor in chief Miranda Priestly’s “authority is slightly under siege,” says the 76-year-old actor. “Who takes charge of this movie? It’s not Miranda, clearly. Who takes charge is Emily Blunt,” says Streep. “So I felt like I could relax with my friends a little bit better. And also I’m older and I don’t probably give as many fucks as I used to.” Elsewhere on her rewatch, Streep (or “Mimi,” as her grandchildren call her) recalls …

Beef Creator Says He’s ‘Perfectly Happy’ If Season 3 Doesn’t Happen

Beef Creator Says He’s ‘Perfectly Happy’ If Season 3 Doesn’t Happen

Published by Sam Flores

Beef creator Lee Jung Sin is weighing in about what’s next for the award-winning show. After Beef’s inaugural series proved to be a huge success with both critics and viewers, Netflix made the decision to turn it into an anthology series, focussing on a different set of characters – and, indeed, a different central feud – each time. Season two premiered earlier this month, with Lee previously sharing his hopes to conclude after a third run. However, in a candid new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the three-time Emmy winner made it clear that he’s at peace if Beef were to come to an end without a third iteration. “I’d be perfectly happy if this were the last season,” he claimed. “I think it’s really emotionally taxing, the making of it and the rollout of it.” He continued: “I feel like I’ve said it through two seasons of Beef. But I do remain open if the universe shows me something in the future and it feels right for Beef. I’m definitely open.” The first season …