
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 | 34 | Founded | a year ago |
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Some parts of the media have pronounced MAHA DOA PDA. But maybe they’re just FOI? Helena and Theodore discuss. They also tackle the staggering, stunning, Holy Guacamole adoption of GLP-1s by Americans, and the rise – and risks – of compounded weight ... more
A signature goal of the MAHA-backed USDA was to stop SNAP recipients from using their benefits to purchase sugary foods. They were on their way to achieving that – granting waivers in nearly half the country – until a federal judge struck it down in ... more
This episode dives deep into the impact the MAHA movement has been having on the midterm elections. Zach Lahn was the first statewide candidate endorsed by MAHA Action, the movement’s largest political action committee. Donald Trump supported the oth... more
It’s been 20 years since Michael Pollan published The Omnivore's Dilemma, a book that drove a huge shift in how Americans thought about food and agriculture. He joins us to discuss how his ideas have been adopted across the spectrum of American food ... 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 covers the shifting politics and policy shaping the U.S. food system, with a focus on how nutrition programs, farm policy, food safety, and regulatory dynamics intersect with politics and activism. Episodes frequently feature policy experts, journalists, activists, chefs, and nonprofit researchers who bring historical context, on-the-ground reporting, and practical perspectives to debates about MAHA, SNAP, glyphosate, and food safety. Noteworthy is the duo's combination of deep policy analysis and real-world storytelling, including live events and cross-cutting discussions that connect federal action to local impact. Listeners are likely to find rigorous, issue-driven conversations that balance advocacy with journalism, and to encoun... more
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