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The Leading Voices in Food

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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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In this episode, Kelly Brownell speaks with Jerold Mande, CEO of Nourish Science, adjunct professor at the Harvard School of Public Health, and former Deputy Undersecretary for Food Safety at the USDA. They discuss the alarming state of children's he... more

In this episode of the Leading Voices in Food podcast, host Norbert Wilson is joined by food and nutrition policy economists Will Masters and Parke Wilde from Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition, Science and Policy. The discussion centers... more

The gut is in the news. It's really in the news. Catapulted there from exciting developments coming from laboratories all around the world. Links of gut health with overall health are now quite clear and surprising connections are being discovered be... more

An avalanche of information besets us on what to eat. It comes from the news, from influencers of every ilk, from scientists, from government, and of course from the food companies. Super foods? Ultra-processed foods? How does one find a source of tr... more

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Will Masters
Food and Nutrition Policy Economists, Tufts University
Tufts University
Episode: E286: How 'least cost diet' models fuel food security policy
Parke Wilde
Food and Nutrition Policy Economists, Tufts University
Tufts University
Episode: E286: How 'least cost diet' models fuel food security policy
Dr. Diego Bohorquez
Associate Professor of Medicine, Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, and Cell Biology
Duke University
Episode: E285: Gut instincts, food, and decision making
Julia Belluz
Journalist and contributing opinion writer for the New York Times, reporting on medicine, nutrition, and public health.
The New York Times
Episode: E284: The Science of How Food Both Nourishes and Harms Us
Dr. Kevin Hall
Scientist known for pioneering work on nutrition, previously a Senior Investigator and Section Chief at the National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health
Episode: E284: The Science of How Food Both Nourishes and Harms Us
Andrew Muhammad
Economist at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
University of Tennessee
Episode: E282: Are healthy, environmentally sustainable diets economically achievable for everyone?
Emiliano Lopez Barrera
Economist from Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
Episode: E282: Are healthy, environmentally sustainable diets economically achievable for everyone?
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?
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

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 States2 years 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 States5 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.
Many find the information shared to be enlightening and relevant to current food system challenges.
There are mixed reviews about the production quality, with some wishing for improvements.

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E285: Gut instincts, food, and decision making
Q: Where do you see this field going?
Dr. Bohorquez is excited about exploring natural remedies and integrating them with modern technologies, emphasizing a need for a partnership with nature in medical and dietary advancements.
E285: Gut instincts, food, and decision making
Q: How does the gut figure into obesity and environmental factors?
Dr. Bohorquez explains that the gut has its own sensory system against a backdrop of biological evolution, and issues like obesity today may stem from environmental toxins and dietary changes.
E285: Gut instincts, food, and decision making
Q: What got you interested in this interaction with the gut, with the brain, and why care about it?
Dr. Bohorquez emphasizes the profound connection between what we eat and how it shapes our bodies and belief systems, highlighting the interface of food, gut, and brain.
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.

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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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2. Parke Wilde
3. Dr. Diego Bohorquez
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5. Dr. Kevin Hall
6. Andrew Muhammad
7. Emiliano Lopez Barrera
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