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Make America Healthy Again
American Dish
Food Policy
Ultra-Processed Food
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Dietary Guidelines
Glp-1 Drugs
GRAS Reform
Food Dyes
Front-Of-Pack Labeling

From Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” to Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign, America is in the midst of a food and nutrition policy awakening. Why are diet-related disease rates so high in the U.S.? What are the potential solutions? What does the science say? Award-winning journalist Helena Bottemiller Evich cuts through the noise to help us understand what’s really happen... more

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This episode is something a little different: a roundtable with three journalists who've been deep in this moment in food policy, talking frankly about what they're seeing as MAHA's promises meet the reality of governing in Washington.

Tal Kopan, de... more

Todd Wagner, a tech billionaire and Hollywood mogul best known for co-founding Broadcast.com with Mark Cuban, isn’t particularly well known in food world — but he’s increasingly having a big impact.

Wagner first got interested in American food polic... more

The debate about ultra-processed foods is loud in America right now, but zoom out, and it's everywhere. Governments around the world are trying to figure out what to do about diet-related disease, and the food and beverage industry is under pressure ... more

Schools are the largest restaurant chain in America, bigger than Subway, Starbucks, and McDonald's combined. Nearly 100,000 locations, 30 million kids, and roughly 7 billion meals a year. Right now, the lion’s share of the calories served through thi... more

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Recent Guests

Todd Wagner
Billionaire entrepreneur; founder of FoodFight USA
FoodFight USA
Episode: Meet the billionaire trying to clean up the food supply: Todd Wagner.
Rocco Renaldi
Secretary General of the International Food and Beverage Alliance (IFBA); Edelman executive
IFBA; Edelman
Episode: What Big Food wants in the ultra-processed foods debate, with Rocco Renaldi
Nora LaTorre
CEO of Eat Real
Eat Real
Episode: Nora LaTorre on why school lunch is the biggest lever for children's health
Melissa Hockstad
President and CEO, Consumer Brands Association
Consumer Brands Association
Episode: The food industry's MAHA moment with Melissa Hockstad
Mallory Whitmore
Formula Mom, education lead at Bobbie (in-house role)
Bobbie
Episode: Why infant formula is not a niche issue with Mallory Whitmore, The Formula Mom
Julia Belluz
Science reporter and co-author of Food Intelligence
Author, Nutrition/Science Journalist
Episode: What we still don't know about ultra-processed foods with Julia Belluz & Kevin Hall
Kevin Hall
Nutrition researcher known for ultra-processed foods studies
NIH (National Institutes of Health) / Researcher
Episode: What we still don't know about ultra-processed foods with Julia Belluz & Kevin Hall
Marty Makary
FDA Commissioner; surgeon and author
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Episode: FDA's food agenda, one year in with FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Sam Kass
Former senior policy advisor in the Obama administration and leader of the Let's Move campaign
Former White House staff, The Last Supper (book)
Episode: Sam Kass on climate change and the Michelle Obama era

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Helena Bottemiller Evich
Host of the show; journalist focused on food policy

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great conversation!

    I love how Helena weaves her vast knowledge in food policy with personal storytelling. Great music, too. 😇

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K hay hay
    Netherlands3 months ago
  • Food policy made interesting

    So excited about this new pod! Food Policy made interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hbhb1919
    United States3 months ago
  • Great new podcast

    Very informative content in a space that’s often overlooked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nongermane86
    United States3 months ago

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The show makes policy topics like MAHA and UPF engaging and actionable for listeners.
Great conversations with expert hosts and guests that break down complex policy in accessible terms.
Thoughtful, evidence-based discussions that are relevant to policy and health audiences.

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#83
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#204
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#248
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Meet the billionaire trying to clean up the food supply: Todd Wagner.
Q: How do you view MAHA and the political realignment around health policy?
He sees MAHA as a catalyst that has changed discourse on health, with support from both parties; he believes the momentum could endure beyond any single administration and that real food policy improvements can be made through sustained, bipartisan effort.
Meet the billionaire trying to clean up the food supply: Todd Wagner.
Q: What do you think the administration should do about GRAS reform and the broader safety framework?
He emphasizes closing the GRAS loophole, improving post-market surveillance with AI-driven prioritization, and pursuing a mix of state and federal actions to move faster than a single-agency approach.
Meet the billionaire trying to clean up the food supply: Todd Wagner.
Q: You tend to be more of a behind the scenes player in this space, what is your origin story and entry into food policy?
Todd describes moving from law and tech to philanthropy and policy, driven by personal health experiences and a belief in bipartisan solutions; he highlights building FoodFight USA and pursuing a multi-pronged strategy across local, state, and federal levels.
The food industry's MAHA moment with Melissa Hockstad
Q: How does the industry view front-of-pack labeling and the definition of ultra-processed foods?
The industry notes the complexity of processing, warns against simplistic definitions, and advocates for transparency and consumer information that supports healthy choices without overreaching regulatory definitions, while acknowledging ongoing policy discussions about front-of-pack labeling and health definitions.
The food industry's MAHA moment with Melissa Hockstad
Q: What are the three Cs that guide the industry's approach in a polarized policy climate?
The three Cs are clarity on where to focus as a collective industry, collaboration to leverage strength, and commitment to people—consumers, workers, and communities—while balancing growth and responsible advocacy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About American Dish

What is American Dish about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A journalist-led series focusing on U.S. food policy, nutrition, and the role of government in shaping what people eat. Conversations tackle ultra-processed foods, school meals, labeling, and industry dynamics, often balancing public health goals with practical policy and regulatory realities. The show frequently weighs scientific evidence against political and industry pressures, inviting prominent researchers, policymakers, and industry insiders to unpack how decisions at local, national, and global levels influence health and food systems. Noteworthy are its clear, evidence-driven explorations and access to high-profile guests spanning government, academia, and the food sector, which can help potential listeners understand how policy mov... more

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