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Just over seven years ago, we launched this daily news podcast from The Washington Post.Our goal was to bring you inside our newsroom, sharing our reporting with listeners to help make sense of what was happening in the world. We’ve published hundreds of episodes. We’ve covered e ... Show More

In his second term, President Donald Trump has gone on a mission to reinvent the Kennedy Center, the beloved performing arts venue in Washington, D.C.Trump promised to overhaul the center’s programming. He installed loyalists on the board who made him chairman. In December, Trump ... Show More

In late January of last year, an American Eagle flight and a U.S. Army helicopter collided above the Potomac River, killing everyone aboard both aircraft. It was the deadliest flight disaster in the U.S. in decades.A year later, families and first responders are reflecting on the ... Show More

With school back in full swing, the mom's discuss the ins and outs of school lunches. How much has changed since they were kids in the cafeteria, and what things seem to never change? Tune-in to find out! This episode is sponsored by:MathnasiumBe sure to follow Because Mom Said S ... Show More

RFK Jr. is the latest in a long line of reformers who have tried to clean up school lunch. The history of those attempts illustrates how hard it is to change the American food system. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, ... Show More

Across the United States, school lunch is being transformed, as counties and cities partner with local farms to access fresh vegetables, as well as hire chefs to introduce tastier and more adventurous meals. This is a much-needed correction after decades of processed meals that c ... Show More

<p>Feeding kids a healthy lunch every school day is a feat of science and logistics. Molded into shape by nutrition scientists who wanted to optimize children's health, the school lunch has endured war, economic depression, and even a global pandemic. Some might say it's all the ... Show More

<p>Today On Deadline is laying out our outfit, and packing a brown bag lunch as it's back to school season once again. But it’s not all as joyous as Capri Suns, Lunchables and fresh kicks. This back to school season will see the same issues as years past and even some new ones. S ... Show More

Yandary Chatwin, Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations, Salt Lake City School District joins Lee to explain how the Salt Lake City School District is working to provide meals to students while classes continue remotely. Live Mic with Lee Lonsberry airs week ... Show More

<p>A new study has found that nearly three-quarters of American adults are now obese or overweight, and there’s growing concern — among politicians, scientists and consumers — about one potential culprit: ultraprocessed foods.</p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/alic ... Show More

What do kids in Japan have for lunch at school? When in history were school lunches first served? Do you like to have pizza on Fridays? It’s that time of year where kids all around the world are going back to school! No matter what school looks like for you this year, chances are ... Show More

<p>This week we&apos;re diving into one of the biggest-ever scandals in nutrition research. For nearly two decades, Brian Wansink&apos;s Food and Brand Lab told Americans that lower weights, healthier workplaces and better school lunches were just a few small tweaks away. Then, i ... Show More