Food Sleuth Radio

Timothy Wise, M.A., Director of the Land and Food Rights Program at the Small Planet Institute, and author of Eating Tomorrow: Agribusiness, Family Farmers, and the Battle for the Future of Food.

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that producing more food with exported Western technologies will not “feed the world? “Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered die...

Rebecca Katz, M.S., chef, educator, artist and author of The Cancer Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing Big Flavor Recipes for Cancer and Treatment and Beyond.

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that eating is a full sensory experience? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview wi...

Tod Cooperman, MD, President and Founder of Consumerlab.com.

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that you don’t have to spend a fortune to get high quality dietary supplements? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, ...

Melissa Abbott, Vice President of Culinary Insights for the Harman Group, a consumer culture research firm.

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that stress and anxiety have replaced weight as the leading consumer health concern?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietiti...

Judith D. Schwartz, author of Water in Plain Sight: Hope for a Thirsty World.

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that working with the water cycle can help mitigate climate change? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, Melinda Hemmelg...

Turner Wyatt, Chief Executive Officer, Upcycled Food Association

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that reducing food waste is among the leading ways to mitigate climate change? According to the Natural Resources Defense Council Up to 4...

Nsedu Witherspoon, Executive Director, Children’s Environmental Health Network

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that children are not “little adults?” Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview wi...

Robert Martin, Director of the Food System Policy Program at Johns Hopkins University, Center for a Livable Future

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

registered dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Robert Martin, director of the Food System Policy Program at Johns Hopkins University...

Kevin Walker, Ph.D., author of The Grand Food Bargain and the Mindless Drive for More.

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that there’s a price to pay for increasing food production without regard to planetary impact?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and regist...

Andrew Scrivani, author of That Photo Makes Me Hungry: Photographing Food for Fun and Profit.

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that photographers use special techniques to create mouth-watering food images? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, Mel...

Terry Spence, livestock farmer in northeast Missouri, and Executive Director of the Socially Responsible Agricultural Project.

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the American Public Health Association has called for a moratorium on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) because of risk...

Laurel Schaider, Ph.D., Research Scientist at the Silent Spring Institute discusses PFAS.

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that there are at least 4,700 highly fluorinated chemicals, often called “PFAS” in many everyday consumer products, and that these ch...

James Greenblatt, M.D., author of “Integrative Medicine for Binge Eating.”

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that dieting can lead to disordered eating? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview w...

Mary Donkersloot, R.D., host of Mary’s Smart Eating Show.

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that eating well is one of the most important ways we can feel and look our best? However, navigating popular diets and food and nutritio...

Jill Kanaley, Ph.D., Exercise Physiologist, University of Missouri, discusses the effects of exercise timing on blood sugar and body weight..

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the time of day when we exercise can help better control blood sugar levels?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian,...

Bettina Elias Siegel, author of Kid Food: The Challenge of Feeding Children in a Highly Processed World.

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that highly processed “junk” food harms children’s health beyond obesity? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, Mel...

Bob Quinn, Ph.D., award winning organic farmer based in Montana, and co-author of Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food.

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the industrialization of wheat may be a contributing factor explaining the rise in wheat intolerance? Join Food Sleuth Radio host an...

Part II, Mark Winne, Senior Advisor, Center for a Livable Future and author of Food Town USA: Seven unlikely cities that are changing the way we eat.

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that communities across the country are using food to rise out of economic despair? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian,...

Mark Winne, Senior Advisor, Center for a Livable Future and author of Food Town USA: Seven unlikely cities that are changing the way we eat.

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the food system can be a tremendous economic driver in communities facing economic hardship? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registe...

Cheryl Watson, Ph.D., discusses endocrine disruptors.

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that many modern chemicals used in the manufacture of consumer products mimic (though imperfectly) our hormonal systems?  Endocrine disr...

Linley Dixon, Ph.D., plant pathologist, farmer and Associate Director of the Real Organic Project.

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that organic farming methods provide nutritional benefits to the end consumer and our planet? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered ...

Lena Brook, Director of Food Campaigns, Natural Resources Defense Council, discusses antibiotic resistance.

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that new estimates put the death toll from antibiotic-resistant infections in the U.S. at over 160,000 deaths a year, making it the third...

Sister Simone Campbell discusses the three virtues for the 21st century as they apply to food, health and democracy.

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that our cultural narrative of “rugged individualism” fails to recognize strength in community? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and regis...

Lori Taylor, M.S., R.D. discusses “keto” diets and intermittent fasting.

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that there are many health benefits associated with intermittent fasting?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, Melinda...

Susan Futrell, author of Good Apples: Behind Every Bite, discusses apple history and production.

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that every apple in the supermarket is hand-picked?  And that out of tens of thousands of varieties of apples, only 11 make up 90 percen...

Elizabeth Andress, Ph.D., food safety specialist with Georgia Cooperative Extension, and Director of the National Center for Home Food Preservation discusses safe food preservation methods.

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that home canning errors can cause serious illness and even death?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, Melinda Hemmel...

Donna Marie Lisenby, President, Riverfox Environmental , coal industry investigation.

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that thousands of groundwater wells near coal ash dumps across the U.S. contain arsenic, lead, and other toxic pollutants at levels that ...

John B. Atwater, Ph.D., Senior Director of Verification Programs for U.S. Pharmacopeia.

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that dietary supplement manufacturers—unlike drug companies—do not need to prove that their products are safe and effective before go...

Michael Lewis, M.D., MPH, President and founder of the Brain Health Education and Research Institute. 

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that omega-3 fatty acids play a critical role in the treatment of concussions and traumatic brain injuries? Join Food Sleuth Radio host a...

Urvashi Rangan, Ph.D., chief science advisor for GRACE Communications Foundation.

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that some plant-based and cell-cultured meat alternatives may not be better for our health and environment?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host...

Steve Ellis, commercial beekeeper and national advocate for curbing the use of dangerous neonicotinoid pesticides.

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that neonicotinoid pesticides are used extensively in conventional agriculture despite their harm to bees and endangered species?  Join ...

Leah Penniman, Founding Co-Director of Soul Fire Farm and author of Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land.

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that racism is deeply embedded in our food system? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her inte...

: Tamara Duker Freuman, Registered Dietitian and author of The Bloated Belly Whisperer.

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that gastrointestinal bloating can be caused by a variety of reasons?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hem...

Steven Apfelbaum, author of “S” is for Soils! discusses soil life and health.

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that soil health is connected to human health? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her intervie...

John Ikerd, Ph.D., professor emeritus of agricultural economics, University of Missouri, Columbia, discusses the impact and unintended consequences of industrial agriculture.

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that industrial agriculture cannot “feed the world” sustainably? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmel...

Gabriel Scarlett, 73rd college photographer of the year on immigration, environmental racism, and uranium mining’s impact on water quality on the Navajo Nation.

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that powerful photojournalism can drive public policy to protect public health and promote social and environmental justice? Join Food S...

Rebecca de Souza, author of Feeding the Other: Whiteness, Privilege, and Neoliberal Stigma in Food Pantries.

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that stereotypes and stigma shape public policy? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interv...

Jon Steinman, author of Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants describes the benefits of cooperative grocery stores.

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that cooperative grocery stores strengthen regional economies and put money and resources back into local communities? Join Food Sleuth R...

Katherine Pryor, children’s book author describes her latest story, Bea’s Bees.

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that reading to children can educate, inspire and promote scientific literacy? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Meli...

Joanne Slavin, Ph.D., R.D., fiber expert and professor of nutrition at the University of Minnesota-St. Paul describes the health benefits of dietary fiber.

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that dietary fiber is considered “fuel for the gut?” Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for he...

Aarti Batavia, Registered dietitian, discusses dietary and lifestyle strategies to reduce risk for Alzheimer’s Disease and reverse cognitive decline.

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease is considered a global health threat, and that diet, exercise, sleep, and common drugs can influence our risk ...

Erin Jordan, Investigative journalist at The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA) describes threats to water quality following spring storms and hog manure spills.

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that spring flooding in the Midwest led to hog manure tank spills and threats to water quality and public health? Join Food Sleuth Radio ...

Matt Wechsler, producer of the film, “Right to Harm” explores the devastating impact of confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) across the U.S.

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) create polluted landscapes that harm public health and destroy home values? Join Food...

Mike Callicrate independent cattle producer describes the consequences of industrial meat production practices and loss of consumer choice.

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that imported meat can be sold at a lower cost than that which is produced in the U.S.?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Diet...

Jeff Jones, 4th generation family farmer and president of Friends of Responsible Agriculture, describes his fight against the expansion of a 10,000 hog CAFO, and the effects on his rural community.

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that industrial agri-business rhetoric hides the truth about the environmental and social impacts on rural citizens living near concentra...

Barbara Storper, dietitian, describes her use of live theater to teach children healthy eating habits.

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that “live theater” is a fun and effective way to teach children healthy habits? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian...

Linda Booker, producer of the documentary film, “Straws,” helps us rethink single-use plastics.

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that at least 520 million plastic straws are disposed of each day in the U.S.?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Me...

Matt Willey, artist, explains why and how he is painting 50,000 bees on murals across the world.

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 50,000 bees are necessary for a healthy, thriving hive? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, fo...

Brenda Davis, dietitian and author of “The Kick Diabetes Cookbook” describes how high fiber plant foods can help reverse type 2 diabetes.

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that eating a high fiber diet is key to reversing Type 2 diabetes? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelga...

Patty Lovera, Assistant Director of Food & Water Watch, defines and discuss biotechnology applications in food and agriculture and the new “bioengineered” food labels.

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that genetically modified foods will be required to bear labels identifying them as “bioengineered” by January 1, 2022? Join Food Sle...

Gary Paul Nabhan, Ph.D., the “father” of the local food and heirloom seed saving movements discusses his new book, “Food from the Radical Center: Healing Our Land and Communities.

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that food can reconnect us to our cultural roots and heritage, and create stronger communities?Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered...

Northeast Arkansas Beekeeper, Richard Coy, describes how the use of the herbicide Dicamba is killing the plants his bees need to survive.

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the herbicide Dicamba, used on genetically modified soybeans, is killing the plants bees depend on for survival? Join Food Sleuth Ra...

Formerly incarcerated Anthony Travis describes his life changing experience participating in Catherine Sneed’s Horticulture Project at the San Francisco County Jail.

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the San Francisco County Jail’s Horticulture Project reduced recidivism rates by 75%? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered D...

Shelly McGuire, Ph.D., discusses the “human milk microbiome,” – and the miraculous relationship between a lactating mother and her baby.

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that human breastmilk is a complex living nourishment? And that breastfeeding offers protection from contraception? Join Food Sleuth Radi...

Tod Cooperman, M.D., President of Consumerlab.com discusses the safety and effectiveness of popular supplements: CBD oil, bone broth, and apple cider vinegar.

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that consuming CBD oil with food containing fat, or shortly after eating a meal improves absorption? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Regi...

Jay Feldman Executive Director and co-founder of Beyond Pesticides, discusses the merits of organic food and farming, harms from pesticide use, and the 2019 Pesticide Forum in NYC.

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know organic farming methods not only protect our environment, and public health, but that of farm workers and their families as well? Join Fo...

Teresa Martin, Registered Dietitian, talks about her top ten tips for gut health. (Part 2 of 2).

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the foods we eat influence the diversity of microbes living in our gut? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melind...

Teresa Martin, Registered Dietitian, describes the role of the gut microbiota and how we can eat to promote a healthy gut.

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the microbes (microbiota) living in our gut influence our mental and physical health? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Die...

Dietitian Judy Simon describes how diet and lifestyle influence fertility.

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that diet and lifestyle can affect male sperm count and motility, and female fertility? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietit...

Registered Dietitian and fertility and reproductive nutrition expert, Judy Simon, reviews tips for men and women to improve fertility.

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that diet, weight, exercise, stress and even marijuana can all impact fertility? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Me...

Jeannine Guttman, journalist, describes her investigation into racism and abuse of undocumented immigrant labor in Vermont’s iconic dairy industry.

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the American agricultural system could not exist in its present lucrative form if not for migrant farmworkers? Join Food Sleuth Radi...

Iris Figueroa, staff attorney for Farmworker Justice, describes immigrant farm labor statistics and health challenges.

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that U.S. citizens largely depend on immigrant labor to harvest and process our food? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitia...

Registered dietitian, Rebecca Scritchfield, discusses “Body Kindness” and the pitfalls of dieting.

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that most diets are doomed to fail? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Rebe...

Dietitian Karen Collins reviews diet research to reduce cancer risk.

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that alcohol increases circulating levels of estrogen which can increase the risk of some cancers? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Regist...

Jennifer Jay, Ph.D., environmental engineer, describes how to reduce our carbon footprint and meet Paris Climate Accord targets through changes in our dietary habits.

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that our daily food and beverage choices have a collective impact on global sustainability?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered ...

Andrea Lieberstein discusses mindfulness-based eating, and how to find and fill the voids in our lives…without food.

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that mindfulness is a powerful tool for creating healthful lifestyle changes?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Mel...

Steven Apfelbaum, Fellow of the Ecological Society of America, Founder and Chairman of Applied Ecological Services, describes the value of ecological services, biodiversity, and emulating nature in regenerative land practices to mitigate climate change.

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that nature provides a wide range of valuable and efficient services to society, including flood water management, pollination and air an...

Steve Smith, Director of Agriculture for Red Gold Tomatoes, and Chairman of the Save Our Crops Coalition describes the risks of using the herbicide, dicamba.

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that use of the herbicide dicamba on genetically modified (GMO) soy and cotton crops threatens health-promoting fruit, vegetable and tree...

Dr. Kris Nichols, Soil Microbiologist connects quality soil to nutrient-dense food, public health and vibrant communities.

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that soil quality is at the heart of abundant, nutrient-dense food? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelg...

Mataka Askari describes the living conditions and food quality during his 23 years of incarceration.

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that prisoners face dehumanizing conditions, including poor food quality and quantity? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietiti...

Annelise Orleck, Ph.D., author of “We Are All Fast-Food Workers Now: The Global Uprising Against Poverty Wages” exposes exploitive labor conditions in retail, food, and agriculture industries, and shares the power of organizing for justice.

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that “cheap” food carries a high cost? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview wi...

Deirdre Schlunegger, Chief Executive Officer of Stop Food-borne Illness, explains how food-borne illness can be more than a simple “tummy ache.”

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that food-borne illness can result in much more than a simple “tummy ache” – leading to chronic illness and even death? Join Food S...

Niaz Dorry, Coordinating Director of the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance, and Executive Director of the National Family Farm Coalition shares highlights from her “America the Bountiful” tour.

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that an alternative to our current exploitive industrial food system is possible? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, ...

Sheela Sathyanarayana, M.D., MPH, co-author of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ new policy statement on “Food Additives and Child Health.”

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that more than 10,000 chemicals are allowed to be added to our food, but not all are tested for safety?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and...

Karuna Jaggar, Executive Director of Breast Cancer Action exposes hypocritical “pink ribbon” campaigns.

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that “pink ribbon” products may actually increase the risk of breast cancer? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Me...

Joshua Sbicca, author of Food Justice Now!: Deepening the Roots of Social Struggle,” discusses exploitation in our food system and strategies for change.

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that mutual understanding and respect are at the heart of food justice? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hem...

Rick Dove, Photojournalist and Senior Advisor to the Waterkeeper Alliance, describes the environmental and public health impact of hurricanes on Eastern North Carolina including fish kills, coal ash spills, and manure spills from industrial hog and poultry operations.

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that a former Marine has aerially documented hurricane damage to confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in Eastern North Carolina? Jo...

Author, Andrea Curtis, discusses her book, “Eat This! How Fast-Food Marketing Gets You to Buy Junk (and how to fight back).”

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that children are strategically targeted by manufacturers of fast and processed foods and sugary beverages? Join Food Sleuth Radio host a...

Larry Olmsted, author of “Real Food, Fake Food: Why You Don’t Know What You’re Eating & What You Can Do About It,” describes food fraud, and how to find “real” food in the marketplace.

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the foods that are most likely to be mislabeled or incorrectly identified on menus and grocery shelves? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Re...

Elizabeth Strickland, MS, RD, author of “Eating for Autism” discusses the role of food and nutrition in the care of children with autism and ADHD.

14 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that about one in 59 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (AS...

Lynn Waltz, author of “Hog Wild: The Battle for Workers’ Rights at the World’s Largest Slaughterhouse” explains the high price of cheap meat and the benefits of unionized labor to reduce slaughterhouse injuries.

07 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that Smithfield Foods is a $15 billion global food company and the world’s largest hog producer and slaughterhouse? (Smithfield slaught...

Brise Tencer, Executive Director of the Organic Farming Research Foundation explains the benefits of organic food and farming.

31 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that organic farming methods improve soil and water quality, and can help mitigate climate change? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Regist...

Robert Beelman, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health, at Pennsylvania State University, discusses the nutritional and medicinal properties of mushrooms.

24 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that a compound largely found in mushrooms could help prevent neuro-degenerative diseases? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Die...

Oxfam’s Irit Tamir, J.D., discusses human suffering, poverty and injustice in supermarket supply chains and how to increase transparency and ethical sourcing.

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that supermarkets hold great power and influence over the farmers, producers and workers who supply their products? Join Food Sleuth Radi...

Laura Titzer, author of “No Table Too Small: Engaging in the Art and Attitude of Social Change” describes food justice, activism, and keys to social change.

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that “food touches everything?” Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Laur...

Dennis Olson, United Food and Commercial Workers Union discusses the power of labor unions in protecting working health and safety; collective action to shift markets towards sustainability; and, fair food labels.

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that labor union contracts help protect slaughterhouse workers’ health and safety? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian...

William G. Stowe, CEO and General Manager of the Des Moines Water Works describes the impact of industrial agriculture on water, rural economies and public health.

27 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that water is our most important nutrient, and industrial agricultural production methods threaten water quality, public health, and qual...

Margo Wootan, Ph.D. discusses how new menu labeling laws can impact health.

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that as of May 2018, menus at fast food and chain restaurants, as well as ready-to-eat foods in supermarkets will have to provide calorie...

Jessica Shade, Ph.D., Director of Science Programs at the Organic Center explains the multiple benefits of organic farming.

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that organic farming methods could help mitigate climate change, reduce pollution and improve the nutritional quality of our diets?  Joi...

Andy Fisher, author of “Big Hunger: The Unholy Alliance Between Corporate America and Anti-Hunger Groups,” discusses the charity model and the “big business” of hunger relief in the United States.

06 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that approximately 12% of the U.S. population is food insecure, and that many rely on charity to survive?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host a...

Bruce Blumberg, Ph.D., discusses his book: “The Obesogen Effect: Why We Eat Less and Exercise More but Still Struggle to Lose Weight.”

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the development of obesity is dependent upon more than simple caloric balance? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian,...

Philip Ackerman-Leist, author tells the David and Goliath story behind his new book: “A Precautionary Tale: How One Small Town Banned Pesticides, Preserved its Food Heritage, and Inspired a Movement,”

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that healthful foodsheds are key to democracy and a sustainable future? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hem...

Gabriel Thompson, author of Chasing the Harvest: Migrant workers in California Agriculture, explores immigration and farm workers who bring food to our national table.

15 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that we depend on hundreds of thousands of Latino farm workers who perform skilled and strenuous labor under harsh conditions in the stat...

Sue Erhardt, Executive Director of the Allegheny Mountain Institute describes a revolutionary food system change linking farms, communities and hospitals.

08 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that an increasing number of hospitals nationwide are investing in on-site farms,  farmers’ markets, and “good” food prescription ...

Dietitian Mary Purdy explains integrative and functional nutrition, with tips to look, feel and live better through a whole food, whole person approach.

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that food (plus laughter) can be our best medicine? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her int...

Daniel Harper defines and describes the multiple benefits of “American Origin (food) Products.”

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that preserving our regional agricultural heritage and culinary traditions can promote economic development and regional pride? Join Food...

Tanmeet Sethi, MD on mind-body medicine and food pharmacy to prevent and treat disease.

18 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 70 percent of our immune system is in the lining of our guts? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelga...

Kristen Schafer, Executive Director of the Pesticide Action Network, discusses pesticide drift and harm to children and farm workers.

11 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you  know that exposure to pesticides puts children and farm workers in harm’s way? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melin...

Andrew Smith, Research Director for the Rodale Institute’s Vegetable Systems Trial explains the soil, plant and health benefits of organic food production.

04 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the nutritional quality of fruits and vegetables has been declining over the past few decades? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Regis...

Dave Chapman, organic farmer, describes hydroponics, and the “Real Organic Project.”

27 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that “hydroponic” growing methods have been a controversial topic among organic farmers? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered D...