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The Leading Voices in Food

Duke World Food Policy Center
Food Labeling
North Carolina Farmers Market Network
Farmers Markets
Agriculture
Nutrition Facts Panel
FDA
Local Food System
Local Farmers
Food Policy
Fast Food
Community Engagement
Consumer Health
Food Production
Nutritional Standards
Baby's First Year Study
Public Health
Food Security
Rangelands
Conservation
Regenerative Agriculture

The Leading Voices in Food podcast series features real people, scientists, farmers, policy experts and world leaders all working to improve our food system and food policy. You'll learn about issues across the food system spectrum such as food insecurity, obesity, agriculture, access and equity, food safety, food defense, and food policy. Produced by the Duke World Food Policy Center at wfpc.sanf... more

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You know I really like the innovative nature of Food On The Move, and I'm eager for you to tell us more about what it involves. But before we do that, how does a young, highly successful musician turn to battling food insecurity? ... more

In today's episode, we're discussing the complex and urgent topic of global food demand. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, ask countries to make measurable progress in reducing poverty, achieving zero hunger, and supporting e... more

Lots of talk these days about ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Along with confusion about what in the heck they are or what they're not, how bad they are for us, and what ought to be done about them. A landmark in the discussion of ultra-processed foods... more

The Food and Drug Administration or FDA regulates roughly 78% of the US food supply. This includes packaged products, food additives, infant formula, ultra-processed foods, and lots more. However, an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Chris van Tulleken
Physician and professor of Infection and Global Health at University College London, broadcaster on BBC, and author of 'Ultra-Processed People, Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food'.
University College London
Episode: E281: Is ultra-processed food still food?
Jennifer Pomeranz
Associate Professor of Public Health Policy and Management at New York University School of Global Public Health
New York University School of Global Public Health
Episode: E280: Industry user fees could fix a food safety loophole for FDA
Emily Broadley
Director of Harvard Law School, Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation
Harvard Law School
Episode: E280: Industry user fees could fix a food safety loophole for FDA
Elspeth Hay
NPR food writer and author of 'Feed Us with Trees, Nuts and the Future of Food'
Episode: E279: Feed Us With Trees - the surprising importance of nuts
Dr. Amanda Stiano
Associate professor in pediatric obesity and health behavior
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Episode: E278: Here's how screen time affects our kids' eating, activity, and mental health
Dr. Thomas Robinson
Irving Schulman endowed professor in child health
Stanford University Medical School
Episode: E278: Here's how screen time affects our kids' eating, activity, and mental health
Dr. Stuart Gillespie
Health and nutrition expert, author of Food Fight
Episode: E277: Food Fight - from plunder and profit to people and planet
Dr. William Dietz
Professor and Director of Research and Policy at the Global Food Institute
George Washington University
Episode: E276: Climate Change - A little less beef is part of the solution
Roger Thurow
Author and Journalist
Author of 'Against the Grain'
Episode: E275: Against the Grain - A Plea for Regenerative Ag

Hosts

Kelly Brownell
Host, Dean Emeritus at the San Francisco School of Public Policy and a prominent expert in food policy and public health.
Norbert Wilson
Director of the World Food Policy Center, with expertise in food policy and public health.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Terrible podcast

    The production values on this show are awful and the guests are deeply uninteresting. Listen only if you like meaningless fluff.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    8,’iwjcou
    United Statesa year ago
  • I love this podcast!

    The topics and guests are very interesting. I learn so much about the community and food policy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shatishaw
    United States4 years ago
  • Great topics

    The topics are spot on and the discussions very interesting and authentic. I love that the guests on the show are in the thick of the work making change happen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DTLASam
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions on pressing food issues and the quality of expert guests.
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There are mixed reviews about the production quality, with some wishing for improvements.

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E277: Food Fight - from plunder and profit to people and planet
Q: What are some success stories you can highlight regarding food system change?
Success stories include Chile's black octagon labels and Mexico's sugar tax, which show how nations can enact significant reforms under pressure.
E277: Food Fight - from plunder and profit to people and planet
Q: What does power imbalance in the food system look like, and why is it such a big part of the problem?
Power manifests in various ways, often operating covertly through hyperconcentrated markets where a few corporations behave like a cartel, stifling regulations and influencing policy.
E275: Against the Grain - A Plea for Regenerative Ag
Q: How are these farmers experiencing climate change?
Farmers are witnessing increasingly erratic weather patterns, crop failures due to unreliable rainfall, and a need to move their farming activities to higher altitudes as temperatures rise.
E275: Against the Grain - A Plea for Regenerative Ag
Q: How is it that protecting the planet and nourishing people are colliding?
Techniques such as monocropping deplete soil nutrients and harm the environment, creating a need for farmers to expand their land, which exacerbates the ecological crisis.
E274: Sweet and Deadly - Coca-Cola in the spotlight
Q: What can be done about Coca-Cola's damaging corporate activities?
There is a need for public opinion to shift against Coca-Cola, with change agents possibly emerging among public health advocates and initiatives like soda taxes.

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This podcast features a diverse range of voices from scientists, policymakers, and industry experts, all exploring critical issues within the food system. Topics prominently discussed include food insecurity, obesity, agricultural practices, access and equity in food distribution, as well as food safety and policy reforms. Listeners can expect in-depth discussions about the societal impacts of food choices, the environmental ramifications of agricultural practices, and the ethical dimensions of food production and consumption. The unique blend of expert insight and varying perspectives aims to inspire actionable change within the food landscape and engages listeners who are passionate about improving food systems globally.

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Recent guests on The Leading Voices in Food include:

1. Dr. Chris van Tulleken
2. Jennifer Pomeranz
3. Emily Broadley
4. Elspeth Hay
5. Dr. Amanda Stiano
6. Dr. Thomas Robinson
7. Dr. Stuart Gillespie
8. Dr. William Dietz

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