Pollster and Political Strategist Celinda Lake joins our hosts to explain the most recent polling data around food issues. Spike wants to know why he never gets called to participate in polls, and Monica and Celinda explain how food issues can make a big difference to swing voters across the country.

Ep. 3: Food at the Polls with Celinda Lake

Chefs, Farmers, Food Activists, Policy Experts, and Members of Congress discuss how politics affect the food on your plate. Chef Spike Mendelsohn and Monica Mills host.

News & Politics

Chef José Andrés returns, along with Anna Palmer, to tell the story of Jose’s incredible humanitarian work in Puerto Rico. Jose and Anna discuss how government can be so frustrating to work with for a chef like José who is just trying to feed people, and Spike questions José about his political future.

Ep. 8: We Fed An Island (Puerto Rico) with Chef José Andrés and Anna Palmer

Seven amazing chefs join the podcast to tell us their dreams for a better food system. Every chef has a story to share about why they fight for healthy and affordable food in their communities, and why they decided they had to come to Washington and lobby congress for a better Farm Bill.

Ep. 7: Chefs Roundtable: 7 Chefs Fight for Good Food in America

Five inspiring female farmers join the podcast to discuss the challenges and rewards of being a small farmer. Each farmer is in Washington to lobby their Member of Congress on the Farm Bill – they want more support for small farmers, better conservation, and help for the hungry people in their communities.

Ep. 6: For the Love of Farming - A Roundtable with Five Female Farmers

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and Professor Sabine O’Hara come on the podcast to discuss the power of urban agriculture. They help us understand how new technology can combine with new policy to make our food system safer, more affordable, and provide better quality food to people living in cities.

Ep. 3: Food at the Polls with Celinda Lake

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