

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)
Food Tank
Food Tank's Danielle Nierenberg chats with the most important folks in the food industry about the most important food news, released every Thursday.
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Apr 27, 2023 • 43min
374. Noreen Springstead on Breaking Down Structural Barriers to Healthy Eating
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Noreen Springstead, President and CEO of Partnership for a Healthier America. They discuss how PHA is supporting the implementation of the White House’s National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health; the analysis of racial and economic injustice that is crucial to understanding why food insecurity in the United States persists; and the role of local government in carrying the food movement forward. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Apr 20, 2023 • 46min
373. Leah Penniman on the Earth as Text, Teacher, and Kin
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Leah Penniman, a farmer, author, and food systems advocate who just released her new book Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists. They discuss the power of listening to and learning from the earth, the urgency of the environmental justice movement, and the process of leaning into collaboration and co-creation. This conversation was part of a live, virtual event available only to Food Tank members, which featured a special Q&A session not included in the episode. To access these discussions and have the chance to pose your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Apr 13, 2023 • 39min
372. Sally Worley on Cultivating a Farmer-Led Network to Build Resilient Farms and Communities
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Sally Worley, Executive Director of the Practical Farmers of Iowa. They discuss the work the organization is doing to support farmer-led research and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, diversify Iowa's agricultural landscape, and bring more young and beginning farmers onto the land. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Apr 6, 2023 • 43min
371. Richard Trumka Jr. on Uncovering the Hidden Health Hazards of Gas Stoves
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Richard Trumka Jr., a Commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). They discuss the recent research that suggests almost 13 percent of childhood asthma cases in the U.S. are attributable to gas stove use, potential regulations to protect households from the hazards of gas cooking, and concerns around the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's response to the presence of toxic heavy metals in baby food. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Mar 30, 2023 • 33min
370. Stuart Appelbaum and Michael Foster on Stories of Courage and Collective Action in the Food Industry
As part of a recent event, Dani sat down with Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) and Michael “Big Mike” Foster, a lead organizer for RWDSU. On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” listen to that conversation as they discuss the intimidation tactics companies use to discourage employees from organizing, the labor movement that workers of all ages are driving forward, and how everyone from policymakers to eaters can support the right to form a union. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Mar 23, 2023 • 44min
369. Dr. Abdou Tenkouano on Empowering Local Actors of Change for Locally Focused Solutions
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Dr. Abdou Tenkouano, Executive Director of CORAF (the West and Central Africa Council for Agricultural Research and Development). They discuss how CORAF is taking an integrated approach to tackle agricultural issues in 23 countries across the African continent, the benefits and limitations of international humanitarian aid, and moving away from buzzwords to respond to the expressed needs of communities. This conversation was part of a live, virtual event available only to Food Tank members, which featured a special Q&A session not included in the episode. To access these discussions and have the chance to pose your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Mar 16, 2023 • 22min
368. Congressmember Earl Blumenauer on Food and Farming Policy that Meets the Needs of People and Planet
As part of Food Tank’s recent event at SXSW, in partnership with Huston-Tillotson University and Driscoll’s, Dani sat down with Congressmember Earl Blumenauer, who has represented Oregon’s third Congressional district since 1996. They discuss why an industrialized approach to agriculture removes people from the food they eat, the benefits of school gardens, and opportunities to break down siloes between the country’s food and healthcare systems. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Mar 9, 2023 • 52min
367. Tambra Raye Stevenson on the 'Food Sheroes' Changing the Trajectory of Their Communities
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Tambra Raye Stevenson, the Founder and CEO of Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics And Agriculture (WANDA). They discuss what it means to be a storyteller who can uplift the voices of Black women in food, the importance of celebrating the diversity of Black American foodways, and why WANDA is advocating for a Food Bill of Rights that takes a comprehensive and holistic approach to food and agriculture systems in the United States. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Mar 2, 2023 • 46min
366. Sally McGee on the Shellfish Growers Uniting in the Face of the Climate Crisis
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks with Sally McGee, Project Manager for the Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition and The Nature Conservancy' Director of Climate and Strategic Initiatives for the Global Aquaculture Team. They discuss the impacts of the rising water temperatures and ocean acidification on aquatic ecosystems, why oysters are environmental powerhouses, and what the Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition is doing to help more than 270 shellfish producers feeling the effects of the climate crisis. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Feb 23, 2023 • 49min
365. Dr. Mark Hyman on Why Your Body is Your Best Doctor
On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks Dr. Mark Hyman, the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, the Founder and a fourteen-time New York Times best-selling author who just released his latest book Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life. They discuss why food is medicine for both humans and the planet, what it means to eat with longevity in mind, and why it's important for everyone to listen to their bodies to find a diet that works best for their physical and mental health. This conversation was part of a live, virtual event available only to Food Tank members, which featured a special Q&A session not included in the episode. To access these discussions and have the chance to pose your own questions to changemakers transforming our food and agriculture systems, head to foodtank.com/join and find a membership level that works for you. New members also receive a special gift from Food Tank when they sign up. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.