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Cracked Open: An Episode from the Feet in 2 Worlds Podcast May 29, 2025

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Today’s story comes from The Hustle, the new podcast series from Feet in 2 Worlds about the ways immigrants navigate a changing economy — today and throughout history. In the face of oppressive working conditions and economic exploitation, thousands of predominantly Mexican American women in San Antonio took a stand against the pecan industry’s giants in 1938. Their determination and the strike’s eventual success serves as a reminder of the potential for collective action. Feet in 2 Worlds and Proof contributor Avery Thompson reports.

To learn more about Feet in 2 Worlds' mini-series: The Hustle, visit their website.

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Return of the Ancient Brews May 22, 2025

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We dig into Ireland's storied spirit, poitin, Peru's historic beverage, chicha and Uganda's traditional brew, malwa. What accounts for their staying power, and how has their popularity transcended time? Avery Thompson, Julie Carli, and Anne Kirya report.

Turn this ⁠Irish Coffee⁠ into a Belfast Coffee by replacing the whiskey with poitin!

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More Cheese Boat, Please! May 15, 2025

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Proof's fact-checker sets off in search of Georgia's famed dish.

Craving Georgian food now? Check out America's Test Kitchen's recipe for Adjaruli Khachapuri!

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A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom May 11, 2025

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You may know our America's Test Kitchen colleague Sarah Ahn as the popular content creator behind the social media account, @AhnestKitchen. Sarah chronicles her mother Nam Soon's Korean recipes against the backdrop of her everyday, regular life at home. What you might not know is the backstory behind her social media account, and how it became the inspiration for her and Nam Soon's New York Times best-selling cook. Proof's Managing Producer Yumi Araki reports.

To learn more about Sarah and Nam Soon's recipes, check out their cookbook Umma: A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes.

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Why Are Americans So Obsessed with Ice? May 01, 2025

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Americans love ice, and it's no surprise given the food's (yes, you read that right; ice is a food) rich history and its start as an American invention. In this episode, we look at the history, science, and culture of ice and why it's such an iconic culinary item. Claudia Rosenbaum reports.

If directional freezing is too much of a hassle for you, try our Reviews Team's favorite Countertop Ice-Makers!

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Introducing: In the Test Kitchen Apr 29, 2025

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We're excited to introduce Proof listeners to a new video podcast from America's Test Kitchen! Each episode of In the Test Kitchen is a mix of expert insights, personal anecdotes, and lively discussions with guests from the culinary world and beyond.

The premiere episodefeatures comedian Matteo Lane, who has comedy special called The Al Dente Special coming out on Hulu in May. He’s also just released a book called Your Pasta Sucks, which Dan and his cohost–ATK Food Stylist, Elle Simon Scott–really get into.

Make sure to listen, watch, subscribe, and leave a comment so that other listeners can find both Proof and In the Test Kitchen!

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Can Science Brew a Better Cup of Tea? Apr 24, 2025

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On his quest to brew the perfect cup of tea, reporter Jerome Campbell gathers insights from a tea historian and a chemist. Is loose-leaf really worth the hassle? What actually happens when you microwave tea? And can you fix a cup of tea that’s been brewed for too long? Join us in this week’s episode of Proof as we investigate tea truths and tea myths.

If you are brewing your tea loose-leaf style, check out our Reviews Team's suggestions for the Best Basket-Style Tea Infusers.

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Why Do Meals Taste Better at Such Great Heights? Apr 17, 2025

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Ever wonder why food tastes so much better after a long hike? Reporter Otis Gray climbs up the White Mountains in New Hampshire in search of answers at the Mizpah Hut, a lodge along the Appalachian Trail. Food Scientist Arielle Johnson makes an omniscient appearance.

April 17 is the last day to vote for our miniseries '100 Proof' in the Best Limited Series categories for this year's Webby Awards!

Hungry for the kind of roasted chicken that Grace craves in the episode? Try our Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs, which you can make under an hour.

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A New Season of Proof Starts April 17! Apr 10, 2025

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How did content creator Sarah Ahn reconnect with her Korean identity through food? Why does food taste so good at the top of a mountain? Does salt really make tea taste better? We answer these questions and more on the new season of Proof from America's Test Kitchen.

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Dumplings in Iowa (Best of Proof: Travel Edition) Mar 06, 2025

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In the final episode of our Best of Proof: Travel Edition series, we find out what it looks like when you uproot yourself from a familiar culinary place to an unknown city. The Moth performer and writer Aaron Pang dives in with this audio diary that chronicles his move from San Francisco to Iowa City.

Make Dumplings at home with our recipe for Chinese Pork Dumplings.

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