Laura Hedlund is joined fellow AM 950 host Philip Anthony of the Downright Upright Show to swap stories about their “lazy yards” and the magic of freezing garden raspberries for that perfect summer smoothie. They don’t shy away from the heavy stuff either, digging into how heart-centered economics and local farming can help fix a global food system that often feels like it’s losing its way. It’s a grounded, hopeful look at how we can protect our water, our soil, and each other through the simple power of community and conscious living.

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The post Food Freedom Radio – April 18, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Laura Hedlund takes us behind the scenes of the “People Not Polluters” coalition to reveal why it might cost a staggering billion dollars a year to clean up Minnesota’s nitrate-contaminated water. She’s joined by Laura Schrieber of the Land Stewardship Project to explore the terrifying link between groundwater pollution and health, plus how the “Oat Mafia” is shaking up industrial ag with sustainable crop rotations. It’s an eye-opening conversation about reclaiming our food system, protecting our neighbors, and why diversifying what we grow is the secret to a resilient future.

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The post Food Freedom Radio – April 11, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

If you’ve ever felt like your kitchen cabinets are secretly judging you, Laura Hedlund and guest Colleen Waterston (host of Sorting Through Life Sundays at noon on AM950)  are here to tell you that it’s time to drop the shame. They dig into the emotional baggage we keep in our junk drawers and share why “pragmatic optimism” is the secret ingredient to a functional home. You’ll walk away with genius hacks for neurodivergent-friendly spaces and a reminder to give yourself a little grace while sorting through life.

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The post Food Freedom Radio – April 4, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Laura Hedlund sits down with James Beard Award-winning food writer Beth Dooley to chat about why perennial foods are the “pioneer saplings” of a brand-new kind of integral living economy. From the deep, earth-healing roots of Kernza to the satisfying crunch of local hazelnuts, they explore how shifting our agricultural focus can actually restore the planet. It’s a refreshing look at how regenerative farming isn’t just a technical buzzword—it’s a delicious and necessary way forward for all of us.

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The post Food Freedom Radio – March 26, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Laura Hedlund sits down with agroecologist Liz Carlisle and Aubrey Streit Krug from The Land Institute to dive into their new book, Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Agriculture. You’ll hear all about how switching from short-lived annual crops to deep-rooted perennials like Kernza and fruit trees can actually heal our soil while feeding our communities. It’s a beautiful look at how we can stop fighting nature and start growing a food system that actually lasts for generations. Learn more at: https://landinstitute.org/news/living-roots-the-promise-of-perennial-foods-book-launches-in-march-2026/

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The post Food Freedom Radio – March 21, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Laura Hedlund hosts a soulful roundtable discussion on how urban agriculture is literally planting the seeds of change across Minnesota. This episode features a deep dive with community heavyweights like Brett Olson, Michael Chaney, Britt Howell, Courtney Tchida, Dawn Lamm, Lane Brown, and farmer Jane Matayo Windsperger as they explore the intersection of food security, immigrant heritage, and economic abundance. From micro-grants to the “agency of the seed,” you’ll hear how these leaders are working together to renew both the countryside and the heart of the city.

Featured Organizations:

Renewing the Countryside (Brett Olson): https://www.renewingthecountryside.org

Project Sweetie Pie (Michael Chaney): https://www.projectsweetiepie.org/

BF50 Indigenous Health (Britt Howell): https://sites.google.com/macalester.edu/bf50-indigenous-health/home

Minnesota Seed Project (Courtney Tchida): https://mnseedproject.org/

Como Community Seed Library (Dawn Lamm): https://www.comoseedlibrary.org/

Central Neighborhood / Plant Grow Share (Lane Brown): https://thecentralneighborhood.com/plant-grow-share

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The post Food Freedom Radio – March 14, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Laura Hedlund sits down with Leena Pradhan-Nabzdyk, PhD, MBA—the CEO and co-founder of Canomiks and WhatToTrust.com—to pull back the curtain on the $60 billion supplement industry. They dive into how genomic science is being used to validate traditional Ayurvedic remedies like turmeric, helping you find products that actually do what they say. It’s an essential guide for anyone tired of wellness guesswork, blending ancient wisdom with the high-tech tools needed to verify quality and efficacy.

Find more at: https://www.whattotrust.com/ and https://www.canomiks.com/

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The post Food Freedom Radio – February 28, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Laura Hedlund sits down with Lucas Rhoads, Monta Hayner, and Lori Cox to dig into the heavy reality of how neonicotinoids are poisoning our bees, birds, and even our drinking water. They explore the systemic nature of these toxins and the frustrating reasons they’re still everywhere in the U.S. while other parts of the world have already moved on. This is a must-listen if you’re ready to learn how we can push for a cleaner seed supply and protect the health of our communities and local trout streams.

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The post Food Freedom Radio – February 21, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Laura is joined by Ayub (Yubi) Hassan of Blue Horn Tea and Bilal Madani of Crème Foods as they share their experiences as entrepreneurs navigating the social and economic landscape of Minneapolis. They discuss the deep connection between cultural heritage and community resilience, highlighting how Somali tea and Basque cheesecake serve as bridges for unity and local support.

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The post Food Freedom Radio – February 7, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Laura speaks with Teresa McCormick, the Executive Director of The Good Acre, to talk about how Minnesota’s largest non-profit food hub is shaking things up. Teresa explains their “farm to community” mission, which connects local farmers with schools and hospitals to ensure everyone gets a seat at the table with fresh, healthy food. We also dig into the challenges facing immigrant farmers today and why building an “anti-fragile” food system is the key to a stronger, more resilient Minneapolis.

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The post Food Freedom Radio – January 31, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.