Every domestic cow alive today traces back to roughly 80 wild aurochs. Now a newer version of the cow is being grown in steel tanks, with no cow at all. In this episode, the first in the new For Better or Worse series takes on cultured meat: how it’s made, the strongest case for and against it, and who’s paying on each side of the fight.
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Nov 5
Plastic, MAHA, and a New Congress with Chef Johanna Hellrigl
Voters just sent Washington a message. Chef Johanna Hellrigl will be watching what happens next from four blocks away. Johanna is a James Beard semifinalist, food-systems advocate and chef-owner of Ama, a restaurant built on farm-direct organic ingredients and a kitchen she has w ... Show More
1h 17m
Oct 31
Don’t Trust the Experts? Media, Big Pharma, and Real Skepticism
Somewhere between “trust no one” and “trust the experts” is a harder and more honest position. In this episode, Jeff looks at the two sides of a growing cultural standoff. On one side are the compulsive contrarians, who distrust every institution. On the other are the contrarians ... Show More
23m 50s
Aug 2025
193. Jen Smiley: How to Read Food Labels to Avoid the Hidden Toxic Ingredients in Your Food!
What if the solution to your chronic fatigue, stubborn weight gain, and persistent inflammation is hiding in plain sight on every food label you ignore? In this conversation with food label expert Jen Smiley, we expose the deceptive marketing tactics that keep you sick while reve ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2022
Tips to Eat Healthier If You Have Limited Food Access
When it comes to eating healthy, the recommendations from nutritionists and health care providers often ignore accessibility to nutritious food. The truth is, racism and poverty significantly impact access to affordable and quality foods. In today’s episode, we address food insec ... Show More
16m 50s
Sep 2023
#232 - How do you afford nutritious food when you live in a food desert and why investing in nutrition is an investment in yourself | Shawn Stevenson & Dr. Casey Means
<p>Our environment and culture directly affect the food choices we make. Ultra-processed foods are convenient and cheap, and they’re the main source of foods in food deserts, typically located in underserved communities. Yet ultra-processed foods lead to worsening metabolic healt ... Show More
1h 27m