Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks to Ted Matthews of the Rural Mental Health Outreach Program. They discuss the isolation and stress that farmers face, why mental health is a community issue, and the importance of embracing kindness for oneself. 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.

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks to President and CEO of Bread for the World Rev. Eugene Cho. They discuss why Bread for the World's anti-hunger work focuses on advocacy targeting legislators over direct relief, the effectiveness of nutrition assistance programs and the Child Tax Credit in addressing food insecurity, and the way faith shapes Cho's understanding of his work. 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.

On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Dani speaks to award-winning chef, author, and food systems advocate Alice Waters. They discuss the remarkable evolution of the Edible Schoolyard Project that Waters founded in 1995, the power of eating together and cultivating local communities, and why supporting producers who grow food for schools is one of the best gifts we can give to the next generation. This conversation was part of a live conversation available only to Food Tank members, which featured a special Q&A session not included in the episode. To access these virtual events 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.