This episode addresses a topic very close to my heart. As you may know, I’ve been a Goodwill Ambassador for the World Food Programme since 2014. As such, I’ve tried to raise awareness of the plight of the hundreds of millions of people suffering from hunger around the world. Last month I was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the WFP signed by ... Show More
Dec 2020
The Wide World of Food Conspiracies, Part II
<p>Food is one of the few things that unites the human species -- so it's no surprise the world of food is chock-full of conspiracies. In today's episode, the guys return to the world of conspiracy and cuisine, fielding some of the strangest, most disturbing urban legends and rum ... Show More
1h 4m
May 2021
147 | Rachel Laudan on Cuisine, Culture, and Empire
<p>For as much as people talk about food, a good case can be made that we don’t give it the attention or respect it actually deserves. Food is central to human life, and how we go about the process of creating and consuming it — from agriculture to distribution to cooking to dini ... Show More
1h 16m
Jan 2024
I Weigh - Revolutionizing Food Systems with Oliver English
<p>This week, Jameela is joined by filmmaker Oliver English to hear about the people and stories behind his eye-opening documentary, ‘Feeding Tomorrow’. Together they explore where our food comes from, dig into the transformative power of food in every aspect of our lives and ask ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2023
Nadir Nahdi | Telling Global Stories Through Local Flavors
<p>Nadir Nahdi talks about his exploration of the world's cultures through their different cuisines. He discusses his revelations in Morocco, Yemen, and Palestine through Bastilla, coffee steaks, and Jaffa cakes.</p><p>Nadir Nahdi is a presenter, film-maker and producer from Lond ... Show More
1h 1m