Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

David Moscow, an actor and producer known for his work on *From Scratch*, explores the art of storytelling through food systems and shares his adventures on a regenerative farm in Bermuda. Sam Kass, a former nutrition advisor for the Obama administration, delves into pressing food policy issues, criticizing recent decisions that threaten public health. He emphasizes the relationship between climate change and food disruption while stressing the need for empathetic communication to engage the public on climate issues.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space running food and agriculture programming at Climate Week NYC with over 300 speakers, 60 performers, and 15 events. Watch these conversations live on Food Tank's YouTube channel, or by visiting FoodTank.com. While you are on our website please also become a Food Tank member to ensure programming like this continues. This episode takes you to our summit Chefs Change the World, in partnership with Organic Valley and the James Beard Foundation. Our first conversation with Florence Fabricant (The New York Times) and our own Danielle Nierenberg. They reflect on food writing, restaurants, and responsibility. Then, Ruth Reichl (Gourmet Magazine) and Priya Krishna (The New York Times) discuss the power of storytelling, criticism, and kitchens as engines of change. 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.

Grace Young, a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and Chinatown advocate, shares her journey of embracing her Cantonese heritage and the significance of seasonal eating for sustainability. She highlights the wok's role in cultural storytelling and health. Meanwhile, U.S. Congressman Daniel S. Goldman discusses the impact of SNAP cuts and rising food prices in New York. He shares stories from constituents and emphasizes the importance of grassroots advocacy in shaping future food policy and reimagining food assistance.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space running food and agriculture programming at Climate Week NYC with over 300 speakers, 60 performers, and 15 events. Watch these conversations live on Food Tank's YouTube channel, or by visiting FoodTank.com. While you are on our website please also become a Food Tank member to ensure programming like this continues. This episode takes you to our summit Nourishing People, Planet, and our Future, in partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation. Our first conversation features Eitan Bernath (United Nations World Food Programme).They discuss inspiring youth to take action against hunger and shape healthier food systems. Then, Dani sits down with Paul Polman (Unilever, Net Positive), to talk about business leadership for sustainable and inclusive change. 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.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space running food and agriculture programming at Climate Week NYC with over 300 speakers, 60 performers, and 15 events. Watch these conversations live on Food Tank's YouTube channel, or by visiting FoodTank.com. While you are on our website please also become a Food Tank member to ensure programming like this continues. This episode takes you to our summit Sustainable Foods Showcase in partnership with J.P. Morgan, features conversations and lightning talks with leaders across food, climate, and business, highlighting innovation and solutions for a more sustainable food system. Our first conversation features Anna Hammond (Matriark Foods) on reducing waste and scaling sustainable solutions. Dani then has a conversation with Viraj Puri (Gotham Greens) on controlled-environment agriculture and urban food production. After that, we go to Sarela Herrada (SIMPli) on ethical sourcing and community-driven supply chains. We then turn to Brendan Somerville (Oishii) on scaling sustainable indoor agriculture and technology. And finally, Ron Ben-Israel (Ron Ben-Israel Cakes) shares his perspective as a chef and television judge. 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.

Helena Bottemiller Evich, a food policy reporter and founder of the Food Fix newsletter, teams up with Marion Nestle, a food policy scholar and author, to dive into sustainable food systems. They discuss MAHA's mixed impact on dietary guidelines and the need for stronger regulation versus wellness PR. The duo explores the gaps in pesticide policy, the prospects of a bipartisan Farm Bill, and the shifting landscape of consumer behavior driven by wellness trends. Nestle advocates for impactful actions like marketing restrictions to improve child health.

Join Maddy DeVita, a Zero Hunger Activist Council member, Chef Jon Kung, a culinary storyteller, and Andrew Zimmern, a humanitarian advocate, as they tackle pressing issues of hunger and climate action. Maddy emphasizes the importance of engaging youth through school meal programs. Jon Kung shares how culinary storytelling can introduce sustainable practices to young audiences. Andrew Zimmern discusses the need for a unified food policy and the moral imperative to end childhood hunger, advocating for actionable solutions to foster empowerment and food security.

Alice Waters, renowned chef and food activist, discusses her Edible Schoolyard Project, integrating gardens into classrooms for hands-on learning. She shares insights on building farmer relationships through local procurement and highlights the need for a regenerative school lunch system. Representative Chellie Pingree draws on her farming background to explain federal conservation programs that support sustainable practices and the resurgence of Maine agriculture. Together, they emphasize the importance of biodiversity, education, and bipartisan advocacy in shaping future food policy.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space running food and agriculture programming at Climate Week NYC with over 300 speakers, 60 performers, and 15 events. Watch these conversations live on Food Tank's YouTube channel, or by visiting FoodTank.com. While you are on our website please also become a Food Tank member to ensure programming like this continues. This episode takes you to our summit "The Performing Arts Light the Way," In partnership with the McKnight Foundation and the Broadway Green Alliance. Award-winning actress and environmental activist Alysia Reiner (Orange Is the New Black, Ms. Marvel) joins Danielle Nierenberg for a conversation on art and advocacy. 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.

Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space running food and agriculture programming at Climate Week NYC with over 300 speakers, 60 performers, and 15 events. Watch these conversations live on Food Tank's YouTube channel, or by visiting FoodTank.com. While you are on our website please also become a Food Tank member to ensure programming like this continues. This episode takes you to our summit "Roadmap to a Delicious, Nutritious, and Regenerative Food Future for All," In partnership with Unilever. Our first conversation is with Rasmus Monk, (Alchemist, Spora) who speaks with Kim Severson (The New York Times) about "holistic cuisine," immersive dining, and how food experiences can push boundaries, spark dialogue, and inspire climate and food system change. Then, Dani speaks with David Gelles about his forthcoming book Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away, and what Patagonia's story reveals about business, climate, and responsibility. 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.