Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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398. Bleu Adams on Uplifting the Cultural Richness of Indigenous Communities Oct 12, 2023

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On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Bleu Adams, Director of IndigeHub, an organization working to empower Indigenous communities through culturally informed, sustainable solutions that prioritize self-sufficiency and long-term success. They discuss the influence of Indigenous foodways on global cuisines, the talent too often locked in poverty, and Adams' efforts to remove misconceptions while showing that Indigenous communities are culturally rich, language rich, and land rich.

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397. Rupa Bhattacharya on Building Empathy into a Culinary Curriculum Oct 05, 2023

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On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Rupa Bhattacharya, Executive Director of the Strategic Initiatives Group for the Culinary Institute of America. They discuss the small adjustments that can have a big impact on the culture in the culinary world, the role of chain businesses in driving structural change, and why it's helpful to take a less prescriptive approach when encouraging eaters to alter their diets.

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396. Mark Bittman on Demonstrating that Viable Food Systems Solutions Are Possible Sep 28, 2023

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As part of Food Tank's recent Summit in New York, journalist Deena Shanker of Bloomberg sat down with Mark Bittman the author of 30 books and the Editor-in-Chief of The Bittman Project. They discuss the importance of national policy that states that everybody has the right to good food; Bittmans' Community Kitchen project, which aims to serve delicious, affordable, nutritious food to eaters in a way that benefits the food chain workers and the planet; and why it's critical to build new models to show what the food system could look like if things were done right.

395. Facing the Politics of Our Food System Head On Sep 21, 2023

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Following a sneak peek screening of the new Food, Inc. 2, Dani sat down with Michael Pollan of The Omnivore's Dilemma, Marion Nestle of Food Politics, and the filmmakers Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo. They discuss the biggest changes they have observed since the release of Food, Inc. in 2008, the hold that multinational corporations have on the U.S. government, and whether guiding eaters toward different choices is enough to drive the food systems change we want to see. In Food, Inc. 2, the sequel to the Oscar®-nominated and Emmy®-award winning documentary, Food, Inc., filmmakers Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo reunite with investigative authors Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser to take a fresh look at our efficient yet vulnerable food system. This conversation, hosted by Food Tank, Participant, River Road, and NYU Steinhardt, was part of Food Tank's NYC Climate Week programming that positioned food and agriculture systems as a solution to the climate crisis.

394. Anna Hammond on Designing Waste Out of Our Food System Sep 14, 2023

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On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Anna Hammond, the Founder and CEO of Matriark Foods, a social impact business producing Upcycled Certified foods. They discuss how the company is turning surplus food remnants into products for foodservice retail and emergency food aid, the ways the private sector is changing in response to demands from young consumers, and what businesses and organizations can do to help more eaters understand and embrace the upcycled food movement.

393. Morgan Ody on Returning Power to the Hands of the People Sep 07, 2023

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On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Morgan Ody, General Coordinator for La Via Campesina, the international peasant movement. They discuss why food sovereignty is the basis of people's sovereignty, the connection between the struggle against the climate crisis and the fight for social justice, and why peasants are the future.

392. Lessons on Building Multigenerational Farming and Food Systems Aug 30, 2023

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During a recent Summit co-hosted by Food Tank and Niman Ranch, speakers gathered to discuss the role that everyone can play to support independent family farmers, the changing meat sector, and the opportunities we can build through food. This week's episode of "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" features two discussions from the event. First, hear why a strong relationship between chefs and food producers is so important to building a sustainable food system. Then, dive into a policy discussion as experts unpack the recent decision to uphold Proposition 12 and protect animal welfare.

Speakers include Gustavo Arellano, Columnist, Los Angeles Times; Helena Bottemiller Evich, Founder, FoodFix; Jamey Fader, Chef, Marczyk Fine Foods; Chris Green, Executive Director, Harvard University's Brooks McCormick Jr. Animal Law & Policy Program; Julia Jordan, SeniorSustainability Director, Compass Group North America; Jo Lerma-Lopez, Chef, Luna Mexican Kitchen; Pushkar Marathe, Chef, Ela Curry Kitchen and Stage; Chris Oliviero, General Manager, Niman Ranch; and Michael Showers, Chef, High West.

391. Chef Sean Sherman on Building a Support System for Indigenous Food Operations Aug 24, 2023

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On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with the award-winning chef, educator, author, and activist Sean Sherman behind The Sioux Chef, Owamni, and North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS). They discuss the importance of naming American colonialism for what it is, the infrastructure being built to support Indigenous entrepreneurs, and the importance of moving forward with intention.

390. Chicago's Changemakers on Letting Communities Lead Us to a Just Food Future Aug 17, 2023

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As part of Food Tank's recent Summit in Chicago, some of the city's leading voices in food and agriculture came together to explore issues of food access and affordability. They called for investment in solutions led by communities who know what they need; reflected on the changes Chicago's food system has seen in the last decade; and discussed their vision for a vibrant, just, and resilient urban food system where everyone can afford healthy, culturally relevant, and delicious food. Speakers include Sam Acho, ESPN Sports Analyst, NFL veteran, and author; Erika Allen, Co- Founder and CEO of Strategic Development and Programs for the Urban Growers Collective; Jahmal Cole, CEO and Founder of My Block My Hood My City; Rodger Cooley, Executive Director, Chicago Food Policy Action Council; Monica Eng, a journalist for Axios; Haven Leeming, Senior Program Officer for Builders Vision; Dr. David Nayak, a farmer and the Founder of Nayak Farms; Liz Moran Stelk, Executive Director at the Illinois Stewardship Alliance; and Lisa Tallman, Project Executive Director for Community Food Navigator. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

389. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin on Shaping the Future of Food Policy Aug 10, 2023

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As part of Food Tank's recent Summit in Chicago, Dani sat down with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois. They discuss farmers' evolving views on the climate crisis, the Senator's efforts to protect consumers by improving food safety, and where the next Farm Bill stands.

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