Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank) 520. David Moscow And Sam Kass On Farming, Storytelling, Food Systems, Policy, And Impact
Sep 27, 2025
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.
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Harvesting A Week For A Meal
- David Moscow describes From Scratch: chefs prepare a meal and he has one week to harvest all ingredients from foraging, farming, fishing, or hunting.
- The show uses adventurous storytelling to surface deeper discussions about politics, economics, and the future of food.
Food Reveals Our Interdependence
- Moscow highlights food's web of connections by noting how many people contribute to a single pizza, making individual consumption a collective act.
- This framing helps viewers see food as tied to community and planetary systems, not just individual taste.
Permaculture Lesson In Bermuda
- David visits Food Forest Farm in Bermuda and learns permaculture and compost science from Greg Wilson in a hands-on way.
- The visit blends joyful harvesting with a compact, teachable lesson about soil biology and regenerative practices.
