The Checkout
Hosted and produced by two Organic food and farming lifers, The Checkout brings forward diverse voices and stories from the frontlines of our food system. Now more than ever, our food system is in a constant state of flux, radical change and crisis. From farm, retail and wholesale sector analyses to public policy, labor organizing and community struggles, The Checkout will expand the horizon for consumers and food industry professionals of what is possible and what is necessary to create a just, equitable and resilient food system.
Latest episodes
Apr 11, 2024 • 27min
Episode 175: HEAL Food Alliance Takes On The Farm Bill
The podcast discusses the HEAL Food Alliance's efforts to transform the US food and farm systems through collective action and policy influence. Topics include advocating for labor rights, BIPOC support, sustainable agriculture, and ethical procurement practices within the Farm Bill. The urgency of addressing farm decline and supporting ethical food purchasing standards is also highlighted.
Mar 31, 2024 • 54min
Episode 174: Phil Howard On Food Industry Consolidation
Professor Phil Howard discusses food industry consolidation, highlighting how a few firms control the supply chain. He explores capitalist consolidation, vertical integration in food companies, impact on farms, seed industry dominance, and unethical practices in the food sector.
Mar 24, 2024 • 34min
Episode 173: Who Wants To Kill The NLRB? With Professor John Logan
Mar 21, 2024 • 41min
Episode 172: Grocery Update: Reinventing Retail and Food Processing
Mar 18, 2024 • 43min
Episode 171: Austin Frerick Takes On The Grocery Barons
Mar 4, 2024 • 22min
Episode 170: Magaly Licolli On Stopping Child Labor
Feb 20, 2024 • 18min
Episode 169: Why Your Groceries Are So Damn Expensive
Feb 18, 2024 • 43min
Episode 168: Matriark Foods Is Reinventing Food Processing
The podcast delves into innovative food processing with a focus on upcycling farm surplus for sustainable production. It highlights the success story of upcycled pasta sauces in Whole Foods stores and discusses promoting socioeconomic justice in the food industry. The episode also reflects on the evolution of the food industry and offers hope for the future.
Feb 12, 2024 • 54min
Episode 167: Common Ground
Feb 7, 2024 • 29min
