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Forked, presented by REAP/SOW

FERN
Food Policy
MAHA
SNAP
Donald Trump
Trump Administration
Ultra-Processed Foods
CDC
Local Food Programs
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Public Health
Coca-Cola
Maha Movement
Food Assistance Programs
Agriculture
USDA
Food Politics
Egg Prices
Autism
Casey Means
REAP SOW

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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes26Founded10 months ago
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Latest Episodes

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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Vani Hari
A blogger, entrepreneur and social media influencer known as the Food Babe, focused on food and health issues.
Episode: The Food Babe dishes on MAHA’s next moves
Jerusha Klemperer
Host of the What You're Eating podcast
FoodPrint
Episode: Forked goes on the road with the What You’re Eating podcast
Summer Barrett
MAHA mom and influential lobbyist from West Virginia
Episode: Live in DC – A Forked special event on MAHA momentum
Scott Faber
Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the Environmental Working Group
Environmental Working Group
Episode: Live in DC – A Forked special event on MAHA momentum
Tom Philpott
Veteran food policy journalist
Center for a Livable Future at Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Special episode: A collaboration with the Unconfined podcast

Hosts

Theodore Ross
Editor-in-Chief of the Food and Environment Reporting Network; co-host focusing on food politics and policy.
Helena Bottemiller Evich
Founder and Editor of the Food Fix newsletter; co-host emphasizing policy interpretation and industry dynamics.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Loving Helena’s Thoughts

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    GoldbergSarahE
    United States6 months ago
  • Struggling to continue listening

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BobtB100
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners note strong topic relevance and timely policy focus.
Some episodes are critiqued for host interruptions, affecting flow.

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#177
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Talking Points

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The Food Babe dishes on MAHA’s next moves
Q: How do you decide how far into the camp of the current administration you want to get into?
I focus solely on food-related issues and try to separate myself from other political topics to maintain my advocacy efforts.
The Food Babe dishes on MAHA’s next moves
Q: Did you ever think about going into the administration?
I hate politics, so I chose not to get involved directly with the administration despite having opportunities to do so.
The Food Babe dishes on MAHA’s next moves
Q: How did you go from like this loathed food blogger building this audience, this army to the power that you now hold in this movement?
It's years of telling the truth and not being afraid to tell the truth, highlighting how the food industry has duped the public.

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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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