Welcome to the third bonus episode in our mini-series on food and drink. This week, we have a conversation with star chef Dan Barber, live from the recent US FT Weekend Festival. Dan is the chef and co-owner of Blue Hill in Manhattan, as well as Blue Hill at Stone Barns, a two-star Michelin restaurant in upstate New York. He has been a thought leader for almost two decades, and what he wants to talk about most right now are seeds. He says 65% of the world's seed supply is produced by four companies. "We have to start with seed,” he tells the FT’s arts editor Jan Dalley. “If you get the wrong seed, you get everything wrong."--------------Want to stay in touch? We love hearing from you. We’re on Twitter @ftweekendpod.--------------Links:– Dan Barber’s organic seed company is called Row 7 Seed Company– His book is The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food-------------Special offers for Weekend listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial are here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast.--------------This episode was produced by Zach St Louis. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan Dalley, who recently retired after a remarkable 20 years as the arts editor for the Financial Times, shares her insights on the evolving landscape of the art world. She discusses how engagement with culture has drastically changed, revealing challenges within the industry and the realities artists face as they become savvy businesspeople. Dalley emphasizes the importance of arts education, the often-unwelcoming environment of cultural sectors, and encourages a joyful approach to art collecting as a means to enrich life.

Emma Stone, FT arts editor Jan Dalley, and HTSI editor Jo Ellison discuss the film 'Poor Things', questioning if it is an empowering exploration of a woman's sexual freedom or an uninspiring male gaze fantasy. They analyze the complex themes, mixed reactions from viewers, and the impact of the film on women's representation. The discussion also includes comparisons to other films' portrayal of femininity and desires for more actor Harris Dickinson.