Dr. Phil Knight and Jerry Brasson welcome Melissa Cherny, CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and chair of Feeding America’s Public Engagement Advisory Committee. Melissa shares her personal experiences with food insecurity and discusses her work leading food banks in North Dakota and Rhode Island, highlighting how they adapt to different challenges and prioritize community outcomes beyond just providing food. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Feb. 8, 2026 ~ Dr. Sheryl Kirschenbaum discusses food insecurity, highlighting the misalignment between policy and human behavior, like work requirements that unintentionally penalize small wage increases and complex application processes for benefits. Dr. Kirschenbaum stresses the importance of personal stories in policy discussions and rebuilding trust in the system to create sustainable solutions for a food-secure nation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Jan. 25, 2026 ~ Food insecurity in America remains a stubborn challenge, not due to a lack of effort or resources, but because it is a complex issue with many facets. The “six dimensions of food security”—availability, access, utilization, stability, agency, and sustainability—offer a framework to address this complexity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Jan. 18, 2026 ~ Food Secure Nation explores the critical connection between agricultural stability and food availability, highlighting that hunger solutions begin in the field, not just at food pantries. Scott Pickett of the Michigan Corn Growers Association discusses how economic predictability, sound policy like the Farm Bill, and a stable labor force are essential for farmers to sustain food production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Jan. 11, 2025 ~ Food Secure Nation seeks to address food insecurity in America by bringing together diverse individuals and organizations. The initiative aims to foster a shared understanding of the problem and its solutions, moving from familiarity to expertise. Through collaboration and shared knowledge, Food Secure Nation strives to create a food-secure future for the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Jan. 4, 2026 ~ America isn’t short on food, or support programs, or goodwill. We’re short on alignment. In this first episode, discover why 42 million Americans face food insecurity, how rising costs have outpaced wages, and why fixing hunger means rethinking old assumptions. You’ll hear the hidden costs to health and education and a powerful truth: when we know better, we’re responsible to do better. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Food First ~ Nov. 30, 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Food First ~ Nov. 16, 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Food First ~ Nov. 9, 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Food First ~ Nov. 2, 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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