Thousands of workers at the JBS beef plant in Greeley, Colorado, one of the largest US meatpacking facilities, have gone on strike over alleged unfair labor practices—the first major strike at a US beef slaughterhouse in 40 years. We're revisiting our conversation with journalist Ted Genoways, who last year reported on allegations of human trafficking at the JBS plant: the viral TikTok video that started it all, the thousands of Haitian migrants in the crosshairs, and how JBS' HR department saw it as a positive thing. 

Want to listen to Ted's reporting on Greeley? You can do that here: https://revealnews.org/podcast/immigrants-on-the-line/

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The chefs, and owners of Philly's much-loved Honeysuckle, talk to Kate and Mark about how they personally define a "Black" dish; the two very distinct formats behind the food that typically represents the US Black diaspora; why their original business model didn't work and how they fixed it—and learned from it; and their big love story.

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In this revisited episode, Mark talks to award-winning actress Laura Linney about fantastic female roles, the parallels between cooking and acting, and her memories of the iconic Truman Show.

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The Nashville-based chef talks to Kate and Mark about how and why he finally feels recognized, how his drag has served as both a crutch and a hindrance—in the food world and elsewhere, and the priceless support he grew up with from his hippie parents (and why so much of what he does comes from that). 

Read an excerpt—and get some recipes—from Arnold's book, Family Thai, on The Bittman Project: https://bittmanproject.com/my-way-or-the-thai-way/

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The supremely talented and charismatic writers talk to Kate about mail ordering fancy ice cream, the beauty of "store food," and watching hours and hours of TV together.

Get the recipe for Sam's Tuna Noodle Casserole: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/samantha-irbys-tuna-noodle-casserole/

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The mother and son duo—co-authors of Heartland Masala—talk to Kate and Mark about what it was like to tour to more than 40 cities together (and, specifically, why it was so wonderful); "mock" authenticity and further thoughts on the authenticity conversation in general, especially as it relates to second-generation immigrants; and "fusion" versus "traditional." Plus: deep thoughts about butter chicken. 

Get Jyoti and Auyon's recipes for Masala Brussels Sprouts: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/masala-brussels-sprouts/

...and Narkol Cholar Daal (Split and Hulled Chickpeas with Coconut): https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/narkol-cholar-daal-split-and-hulled-chickpeas-with-coconut/

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The chef and activist talks to Kate and Mark about why, for the first time in 25 years, he's overhauling the menu at Craft; what makes a restaurant popular (even when it's not good); where all the good cooks have gone; and why he dislikes sous vide so much. Plus: some great cooking tips.

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Food policy expert Marion Nestle chats with Mark about their initial reactions to the new dietary guidelines: what's good, what's bad, and what's disturbing. Plus: Is the current protein craze just a marketing scheme that's done particularly well for the marketers, or should we all be jumping on the bandwagon?

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The comedian talks to Kate about her show, Clash of the Cookbooks, and why we need more positive television; being a podcasting pioneer; the beauty of a good graze; and, for the first time, making content that her beloved niece and nephew are allowed to watch.

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In this revisiting of an excellent episode from 2022, the actor (and Tiktok's favorite dad) talks to Kate and Mark about his least favorite body part, go-to meals, and making cappuccinos for the cast of Blue Velvet. Plus: the question Mark's "been meaning to ask" him for 30 years.

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