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
Feb 2, 2023 • 23min
Episode 145: P. Wade Ross On Farming While Black In Texas
Jan 27, 2023 • 35min
Episode 144: Grocery Inflation Update.
Jan 23, 2023 • 35min
Episode 143: Ken Kolb on Retail Inequality
Dec 19, 2022 • 38min
Episode 142: Professor Shane Hamilton
Nov 30, 2022 • 42min
Episode 141: Rev. Dr. Christopher Carter and The Spirit of Soul Food
Discover the Reverend Dr. Christopher Carter's journey in theology and his pursuit of spirituality. Explore the concept of soul food and its cultural significance. Uncover the exploitation and oppression within the mainstream food system, including a shocking example of managers betting on workers contracting COVID-19. Learn about black veganism as a decolonization project and its connection to poverty and the meat industry. Dive into the intersection of religion, food, and justice, and the narratives behind our meals, particularly during important holidays.
Nov 8, 2022 • 41min
Episode 140: Grocery Update-Consolidation & Inflation
Nov 5, 2022 • 45min
Episode 139: Dr. Ricardo Salvador
Oct 30, 2022 • 18min
Episode 138: Starbucks Fires Award Winning Barista
Oct 27, 2022 • 33min
Episode 137: Professor Marion Nestle
Oct 24, 2022 • 18min
