The Today co-anchor talks about the morning show lifestyle, growing up the daughter of Egyptian immigrants and how to disagree more productively. Plus: A caller asks for tips on feeding last-minute dinner guests.
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Hoda Kotb: Connecting better with the people at your table

Longer Tables with José Andrés explores all the ways that food shapes our world and makes us who we are. In each episode, José talks to friends from the worlds of culinary and creative arts, politics, and media: Stacey Abrams, Ron Howard, Jane Goodall, Eric Ripert, and more. He also takes listeners into his home kitchen and answers their burning culinary questions. www.joseandres.substack.com
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On this episode -- originally released in 2022 -- José talks to chef Marcus Samuelsson about his journey from Ethiopia to Sweden to the finest kitchens of Europe and New York and how the pandemic gave him new purpose. Plus José makes surprisingly easy appetizers with velvety smoked salmon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Samuelsson On race in the kitchen and the pandemic's silver lining(1)

The longtime New York Times columnist, bestselling author and recovering professional eater discusses his new book, The Age of Grievance. A culture of excessive complaining has taken root, Bruni argues, with implications from the voting booth to the kitchen table. Also: What it's really like becoming the restaurant critic for the most important newspaper in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Bruni: What an era of grievance means for longer tables

This episode is devoted to José's words at the World Central Kitchen Interfaith Memorial, in honor of the seven workers killed on April 1, in Gaza. The speech was recorded live at the Washington National Cathedral. A short performance by Yo-Yo Ma follows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A memorial for those we lost

The acclaimed author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, The Botany of Desire and other classics discusses his own culinary history, the Biden Administration's record on food, and "Food, Inc. 2" -- a sequel to the Oscar-nominated documentary. He also tells the unforgettable tale of a pig named Kosher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Pollan: The state of food, the fate of a pig

Adopted at four months, Kristen moved from Korea to a new life in Michigan -- one that increasingly found meaning and purpose with food and community. Chatting live at the Cayman Cookout, she and José discuss how she found her identity...and the life-changing moment she learned she'd be taking Padma Lakshmi's place on "Top Chef." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hoda Kotb: Connecting better with the people at your table

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