Americans aren't hungry because of drought or famine. Some say Americans are hungry because there isn't political will to make sure everyone is fed. How did we get here?

A Primer on SNAP with Joel Berg of Hunger Free America

Tom Colicchio has issues with food! Citizen Chef is about what we eat, where and who it comes from, and the politics, decisions, policies and people that shape our food system – with the goal of turning curious listeners into more informed, engaged citizens. Restaurateur, activist and Top Chef head judge Tom Colicchio dives into food and policy issues with lawmakers, journalists and food producers by connecting the dots of how our food system really works – and really doesn’t – all while remaining positive and presenting attainable solutions to some of the biggest food issues out there.

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What does our food really cost? Who foots the bill?

Season Finale: True Cost Accounting w/ Lisa Held

Tom and SNAP experts discuss the historic permanent increase to the decades-old Thrifty Food Plan beginning October 2021.

A Small Step Towards Ending Hunger (Not Just Managing It)

Tom talks with food critic and A Hungry Society Podcast host Korsha Wilson about supporting black culinary artists.

Black Business Month w/ Korsha Wilson

Tom and Giving Kitchen co-founder Jen Hidinger-Kendrick talk about eating, drinking and doing good in the restaurant industry.

Mental Health and Food Service Workers w/ Giving Kitchen

Tom talks with Hudson Valley Seed Company Co-Founder and Creative Director Ken Greene about heirlooms, seed sovereignty and how seeds reflect human history.

A Primer on SNAP with Joel Berg of Hunger Free America

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