
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 285 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesHealth & FitnessScience | |||

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In 1881, African American educator and political leader Booker T. Washington founded Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama. The school's mission was to provide practical education and vocational training in fields such as agriculture and mechanics ... more
Over the last several years, I have been thinking about food waste and food loss a lot. It's been a topic that we've seen in many spaces in the US and around the world. And it's interesting to compare how the US handles food waste with other countrie... more
It seems like the frequency of weather-related disasters is increasing. Across the US we're seeing wildfires, tropical storms and hurricanes, extreme heat, extreme cold with snow or ice. And torrential rain leading to a loss of property, life, and li... more
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The show consistently centers on food policy, nutrition, public health, and the broader food system, featuring high-profile researchers, policy experts, journalists, and advocates. Across episodes, conversations touch on regulatory challenges for new food technologies, labeling and consumer information, the economics of food systems, and the health impacts of dietary patterns, with a strong emphasis on real-world policy implications and actionable ideas for how governments, industry, and civil society can improve the food system. A notable strength is its ability to pair academic rigor with policy relevance, inviting guests who review data, model outcomes, or advocate for reform in clear, impactful terms. Listeners can expect thoughtful deb... more
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