There’s a lot to learn from the lobster. Its transformation from disdained prison food to fine-dining delicacy reveals how culture shapes our palate and how people could start to get a taste for food that does less damage to the planet than a bacon cheeseburger. In Episode 5, we look to the future of alternative proteins—from bean burgers to lab-grown nugget ... Show More
Aug 3
Can America Avoid a Forever War with Iran?
President Trump entered office promising a historic breakthrough with Iran. Instead, the United States finds itself in a costly war with no clear end in sight. Despite moments of optimism for diplomacy, fighting persists, raising difficult questions about why Washington has repea ... Show More
59m 40s
Jun 30
Is America's North Korea Policy Out of Touch with Reality?
For decades, U.S. policy toward North Korea has been organized around a single objective: denuclearization. Yet despite sanctions, diplomatic initiatives, and pressure campaigns, Pyongyang has continued to expand its nuclear arsenal while deepening its ties with Russia and China. ... Show More
58m 50s
Aug 2014
AEE 171: Learn How to Hack Your American Eating Habits with a Food Expert
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Do you want to eat like a New Englander, but you're afraid of gaining weight?
Today we talk to food blogger Grace Lentini about the food of New England, and how to eat it!
When in New England, you've got to try the seafood. Boston had a huge fishing i ... Show More
23m 39s
Sep 2022
How to get people eating less meat
Farming animals for meat has a massive environmental impact, both in terms of land use and carbon emissions. But in order for people to eat less meat, they need to be excited about the alternatives. Around the world, people are coming up with ingenious meat replacements that look ... Show More
24m 28s
Jul 2023
Where's the Beef? Lab-Grown Meat is Finally on the Menu
Can we really have our burger, eat it—and never need to kill a cow? Growing meat outside of animals—in a lab or, these days, in shiny steel bioreactors—promises to deliver a future in which we can enjoy sausages and sushi without guilt, and maybe even without sending our planet u ... Show More
54m 51s
Oct 2025
The Uncanny Valley of Meat
If you have ever bitten into a plant-based burger and felt dissatisfied, or even grossed out, you’re not alone. In this episode, we explore the uncanny valley of meat and dive deep into what makes meat so … meaty. Plus, “The Splendid Table” host Francis Lam joins Amy Scott for a ... Show More
32m 15s