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Food Sleuth Radio

Melinda Hemmelgarn
Climate Change
Public Health
Pesticides
PFAS
Nutrition
Regenerative Agriculture
Food Safety
Organic Agriculture
Food Security
Food Sovereignty
Food Justice
Factory Farms
Avian Influenza
Food Systems
Corporate Agriculture
H5N1
Glyphosate
Soil Health
Sustainable Agriculture
Hand Washing

Dietitian Melinda Hemmelgarn helps listeners “think beyond their plates,” connect the dots between food, health and agriculture, and find food truth.

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Latest Episodes

Did you know that 75 percent of immerging infectious diseases are zoonotic in origin? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Meghan Davis, DVM, PhD MPH, Associate Professor of Environmental ... more

Did you know that fast food products and ultra processed foods that contain toxic compounds such as phthalates, are more heavily marketed to people of color? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversatio... more

Did you know that the fat in animal products can be a source for fat-soluble environmental toxins such as DDT and other pesticides? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Kari Hammerschlag, ... more

Did you know that there is clinical evidence showing that collagen peptides may help support joint function, skin and bone health? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Shiloah Kviatkovsky,... more

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Meghan Davis
Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University; Center for a Livable Future
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Meghan Davis, DVM, PhD MPH, Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University, discusses “One Health,” and bird flu.
Ami Zota
Professor, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
Columbia University
Episode: Ami Zota, ScD, Professor, Columbia University discusses phthalates and other endocrine disrupting chemicals in our food supply.
Kari Hammerschlag
Deputy Director of Friends of the Earth's Food and Agriculture Program
Friends of the Earth
Episode: Kari Hammerschlag, MS, Deputy Director of Friends of the Earth’s food and agriculture program discusses animal fats as potential reservoirs for fat-soluble environmental toxins, and our new dietary guidelines
Shiloah Kviatkovsky
Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Episode: Shiloah Kviatkovsky, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences discusses collagen.
Jessica Lebovits
Fellow registered dietitian with expertise in celiac disease and gluten-related disorders
Columbia University Celiac Disease Center
Episode: Jessica Lebovits, Registered Dietitian discusses celiac disease and gluten-related disorders.
Stacy Malkan
Co-founder and managing editor at US Right to Know
US Right to Know
Episode: Stacy Malkan, co-founder, U.S. Right to Know, discusses agribusiness influence on policy in Washington, DC.
Lee Evslin
Board certified pediatrician, author of Breakfast at Monsanto's
Author, Breakfast at Monsanto's; Hawaii pesticide advocate
Episode: Lee Evslin, MD, pediatrician, and author of Breakfast at Monsanto’s: Is Roundup in our food making us sicker, fatter, and sadder? (Part 1 of 2)
Kelly Verel
Co-Executive Director, Project for Public Spaces
Project for Public Spaces
Episode: Kelly Verel, Co-Executive Director at Project for Public Spaces, describes the multiple benefits of public markets. (Part 1 of 2)
Melanie Betz
Kidney health dietitian, known as the kidney dietitian
The Kidney Dietitian / Private practice
Episode: Melanie Betz, MS, RD, “The Kidney Dietitian” discusses how to prevent and treat kidney stones through diet.

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Melinda Hemmelgarn
Host of Food Sleuth Radio

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Nutrition

    I really like this podcast. She is well read and explains the things in an interesting way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PegsCats
    United Statesa year ago
  • RD/farm girl

    Hi,

    I’m a retired dietitian and live your podcast. My daughter is a QA in a been production plant.

    I wanted your thoughts in the huge windmills going up on farms, land that you’ll never get back. I grew up in Indiana and was shocked upon seeing these huge ugly windmills that are forever ruining our landscape. None if the energy that is produced there is used by the people of Indiana. Instead it goes to New York. If New York wants these why don’t they have them in their backyard.

    I loved gr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    annlnt
    United States5 years ago
  • Food Sleuth Radio

    This podcast is evidence-based, informative and outstanding! The topics are relevant. Thank you to the host, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for choosing such timely topics and excellent guest speakers!

    Carolyn Craven, Great Falls MT

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GTFMT
    United States5 years ago
  • Put on your must listen list!

    I love it and share these highly informative and well done interviews!I’m not being a conspiracy theorist when I tell people that our government doesn’t enforce organic standards.

    I had a Whole Foods manager tell me the GMO-free label meant that no glyphosate was used on the food.

    He’s clueless, and every organic grocer & shopper should consider these as required listening.

    Every college nutrition professor and dietetics studynt as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JanFSS
    United States5 years ago
  • Inspiring

    Food sleuth covers topics that are critical for to face to be better as a society.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stacia Nordin
    United States6 years ago

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Guests are credible experts, offering deep dives into nutrition and policy.
Thoughtful, evidence-based discussions that connect food, health, and agriculture.
Strong reputation for tackling food justice and systemic issues.
Audience values practical, science-backed insights over hype.
Lengthy, thorough conversations that reward careful listening.

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Talking Points

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Meghan Davis, DVM, PhD MPH, Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University, discusses “One Health,” and bird flu.
Q: Can you explain how One Health works in practice to prevent spillover and protect both animal and human health?
One Health succeeds when different sectors— animal health, human medicine, and environmental health—coordinate, share data, and establish interoperable systems and governance that allow rapid response to emerging threats, rather than working in silos.
Stacy Malkan, co-founder, U.S. Right to Know, discusses agribusiness influence on policy in Washington, DC.
Q: What can listeners do to fight for public health in this environment?
Listeners should stay informed, engage with transparency initiatives, support independent journalism, and participate in civic processes to push back on the influence of industry lobbying on policy.
Stacy Malkan, co-founder, U.S. Right to Know, discusses agribusiness influence on policy in Washington, DC.
Q: How have FOIA and public records been essential in your work?
She describes assembling a network of public documents over a decade, using FOIA and state records requests to map connections between industry actors and policy decisions, which helps reveal how power dynamics shape health outcomes.
Stacy Malkan, co-founder, U.S. Right to Know, discusses agribusiness influence on policy in Washington, DC.
Q: What led you to a career in investigative reporting?
Stacy explains that a personal motivation to protect her son's health, plus witnessing pollution-related health problems, drove her to connect environment, health, and food, fueling a passion for uncovering the truth through public records and journalism.
Jessica Lebovits, Registered Dietitian discusses celiac disease and gluten-related disorders.
Q: Can you share tips for dating, social events, and traveling with celiac disease?
Prepare by using travel cards or apps to communicate needs, advocate for safe food preparation, and consider separate fryers and clearly labeled gluten-free options when dining out or staying with others.

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Thoughtful, evidence-driven conversations at the intersection of food, health, and agriculture. Episodes frequently explore nutrition science, sustainable food systems, policy implications, and climate-related health issues, often featuring dietitians, researchers, journalists, and advocates. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on practical dietary guidance, food justice, and systemic improvements in the food chain, making it valuable for listeners who want to connect personal health with broader food policies and environmental considerations.

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Recent guests on Food Sleuth Radio include:

1. Meghan Davis
2. Ami Zota
3. Kari Hammerschlag
4. Shiloah Kviatkovsky
5. Jessica Lebovits
6. Stacy Malkan
7. Lee Evslin
8. Kelly Verel

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