Ashley Gerhardt
Professor of psychology and clinical science researching food addiction and the neurobehavioral impacts of highly processed foods at the University of Michigan.
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Jan 17, 2026 • 25min
MAHA has a plan to clean up the American diet. Will it work?
In this enlightening discussion, Marion Nestle, a renowned food policy expert, and Ashley Gearhardt, who studies food addiction, team up with Cindy Leung, a public health nutrition researcher. They tackle America's food crisis, revealing the impact of ultra-processed foods on obesity and heart disease. Topics include the food industry's manipulative marketing tactics, barriers low-income families face to healthy eating, and innovative policy changes like SNAP restrictions. The panel examines a new health initiative by Health Secretary RFK Jr. and suggests real solutions for a healthier America.
Jan 3, 2026 • 25min
January 3, 2026 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Nick Schifrin, PBS NewsHour correspondent, shares firsthand accounts of the U.S. military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro, while Mary Trini Mina reports on the mixed reactions of Venezuelans. Diplomat James Story analyzes the diplomatic strategy and potential risks involved in U.S. actions. Ashley Gerhardt discusses the addictive qualities of ultra-processed foods and their link to health issues, and Matt Fobian explains how the Census Bureau counts remote Alaskan communities, focusing on privacy protections for sensitive data.
