
FORKED takes on the politics and policy that are turning the American food system on its head. Every two weeks, hosts Theodore Ross (FERN editor-in-chief) and Helena Bottemiller Evich (founder and editor of the newsletter Food Fix) dive into the complex issues that are transforming agriculture and nutrition. FORKED makes sense of this moment of radical change for everyone who cares about what they... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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How would you feel if someone told you one of the most pressing problems in food safety in this country was fixed? Now how would you feel if you learned that wasn’t really true? Helena and Theodore provide answers to these questions and more – in thi... more
In this episode, Helena and Theodore look at how efforts to allow states to ban soda and candy purchases for SNAP recipients may fizzle out — for now. We also unpack what the war with Iran is doing to fertilizer and food prices, and in Colorado, work... more
In this episode, Helena and Theodore do a … Roundup … of what people who don’t have time to come up with better nicknames are calling “glyphogate.” It’s an in-depth conversation about the power of Big Ag and why MAHA may not get the regenerative agri... more
Helena and Theodore talk about Iron Mike Tyson’s mama-said-knock-you-out vibes on ultraprocessed foods, RFK Jr. tag-teaming with David Kessler on 60 Minutes, and why Kennedy’s remarks about doing cocaine off a toilet seat actually kinda sorta make se... more
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I love the show’s content but it is difficult to listen to Theodore talk over and interrupt Helena constantly. I hope he can slow down and let her get a thought out.
First I want to say that I am very interested in the content and enjoy listening to Helena’s thorough analysis/discussion of the episode topics. My struggle is with Theodore’s direction(?) and participation in the podcast. I get that he wants to introduce each segment of the podcast, but I think we are past the need to describe what each section is. Worst - he continually talks over Helena when she is trying to answer a question he has brought up. He is obviously interested and informed about t... more
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Forked dives into food politics and policy shaping the American food system, with a focus on nutrition, public health, and regulatory debates. Episodes frequently explore how political movements like MAHA influence dietary guidelines, food safety, and industry practices, often weighing bipartisan support against partisan realities. Notable moments include deep dives into artificial dyes, SNAP policy, immigration labor in agriculture, and the tensions between public health aims and political maneuvering. The show combines investigative reporting with practical implications for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and everyday eaters, and tends to feature voices from advocacy, journalism, and on-the-ground activism. A standout trait is its wi... more
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