Best Food Safety Magazine Podcasts (2024)

1
TLP 535 - SAR Firearms, Operator Tools & Secure Me 2:16:01

4h ago2:16:01

2:16:01

In this episode: Part 2 of Talking Lead's coverage of the 2024 NRAAM in Dallas, Texas brought to you by Pioneer Arms Corp USA. Preshow with Ton Jones (Firebird Targets), Dwight Settle (Seal 1) , Andre Dallau (Writer) and Hammer (Kel-Tec) to announce the 1st Mystery Challenge Coin winner. Feature Interview: The SAR Firearms SAR9 SOCOM, one of the wo…

1
05/31/2024: Police Camera Policy | Utility Bills | Brain Drain 23:52

3h ago23:52

23:52

Some businesses in Jackson are required to install new cameras to help police, a move some say could be unconstitutional. Then from the Gulf States Newsroom, how water leaks, poor customer service and aging infrastructure can make paying utility bills a headache. Plus, population growth is booming in the south, but Mississippi is being left out of …

1
05/30/2024: Electric School Bus | Blood Shortage | Next Gen Radio 21:39

7h ago21:39

21:39

The EPA is providing Jackson Public Schools with new electric busses that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save the district money. Then, blood shortages grow after an agency steps into help several states devastated by storms. Plus, what does it mean to be "home?" A New Orleans resident who participated in the de-segregation of her elemen…

1
05/29/2024: Casino to Immigrant Housing | Hurricane Mitigation Plan | Brown v. Board of Education Pt. 2 23:56

6h ago23:56

23:56

A defunct casino could provide temporary housing for unaccompanied migrant children, but some elected officials in Mississippi are opposed to the plan. Then, this hurricane season is expected to be severe. And a program new to Mississippi could fund weather-proofing of homes. Plus, we continue our conversation with civil rights leader Leslie McLemo…

1
05/28/2024: Infant Health | Brown v Board of Education | Slavery Erasure 23:59

5h ago23:59

23:59

With the country's worst maternal and infant health outcomes, doctors in Mississippi say a lack of public awareness of risks could be to blame. Then, this month marks the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling on Brown v Board of Education. Plus, how have laws been re-written over time as part of efforts to erase slavery from history. That's …

1
Ep. 170. Dr. Barbara Kowalcyk: An Integrated Approach to Food Safety, Nutrition, and Food Security 1:27:45

26m ago1:27:45

1:27:45

Barbara Kowalcyk, Ph.D., M.A., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences and the Director of the Food Policy Institute at George Washington University's (GW's) Milken Institute School of Public Health. She also has an appointment in the U.S. Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and is a fellow wit…

1
TLP 534 - HELLPUPPY, MYSTERY COINS & SNAPFOOT 1:26:38

1h ago1:26:38

1:26:38

Catch the Video on RUMBLE! We kick off Part 1 of Talking Lead's coverage of the 2024 National Rifle Association's Annual Convention in Dallas Texas with the exclusive release of Pioneer Arms Corp USA's new Hellpuppy. The World's smallest AK-47, a 7 inch AKM pistol. Next up is Ton Jones with Firebird Targets to give you details on the mysterious cha…

1
05/23/2024: Rankin County Safety | Dress Code | Next-Gen Radio Feature 24:36

2h ago24:36

24:36

Mississippi's Southern US District Attorney is meeting with residents of Rankin County to discuss their concerns about public safety. Then, the ACLU of Mississippi denounces a school clothing policy that defines dress codes according to a student's sex. Plus, a Jackson artist asks the question, "What does it mean to be 'Home'?" Hosted on Acast. See…

1
05/22/2024: Tax Reform | Amazon Training | Community College History 23:03

2h ago23:03

23:03

In the 2025 session, legislative leaders say one of their top priorities will be tax reform. Then, with a 10 billion dollar data center in the works, Amazon is prepared to train workers to fill an expected 1000 jobs. Plus, a historian shares the origin story of Mississippi's community colleges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

1
05/21/2024: Police Crimes | Cicadas | Information from Jails and Prisons 23:14

4h ago23:14

23:14

A new study looks at how Mississippi police officers are charged and sentenced when they commit crimes. Then, it's cicada season. What thousands of loud bugs mean for your backyard. Plus, In the rural South, it can be difficult for families to get updates on loved ones who are in prison or jail. Especially true when someone is hurt or even dies. Ho…

1
05/20/2024: Hurricane Season | Broadband Access | WZZQ The Movie 24:00

1h ago24:00

24:00

Hurricane season starts soon. Researchers are projective an active summer and fall. Then, public and private broadband providers are discussing how to connect folks across Mississippi to the internet. Plus, a new documentary airs tonight about the first counter-culture rock station in the southeast. Jackson's own WZZQ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

1
5/16/2024: Mental Health Resources | Solar Panel Controversy | Addiction Prevention in MS 24:04

6d ago24:04

24:04

It's National Mental Health Action Day, and experts are sharing how Mississippians can get in touch with the assistance they -- or a loved one --- may need. Then, the state public service commission undid a solar panel incentive program, a move environmentalists say is short-sighted and could violate the law. Plus, it's National Prevention Week. Wh…

1
Bonus Episode: Live from the 2024 Food Safety Summit—Part 2 1:49:31

1h ago1:49:31

1:49:31

To get a taste of the discussions that were happening at the 2024 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with Melody Ge, M.S., FSQA, Director at Starkist Co. and Co-Founder of Women in Food Safety (WIFS); Jacqueline Southee, Ph.D., North American Representative at Foundation FSSC and Co-Founder of WIFS; Jill Hoffman, M.S., Senior Director of Foo…

1
05/15/2024: Parole and Sentencing | Food Assistance | Southern Soul Music 21:13

13d ago21:13

21:13

Incarceration rates are high in Mississippi, and the state legislature did little this year to address it according to prison reform advocates. Then, Mississippi turned down federal food assistance funding. How are families and food banks planning to move forward? Plus, Mississippi has been named the home of Southern Soul Music. Hosted on Acast. Se…

1
TLP 533 - AK KORNER S6 EP5: AK-47 Myths, Wives Tales and Urban Legends 1:21:38

2h ago1:21:38

1:21:38

In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER, presented by Pioneer Arms Corp USA, we bust some common and not so common MYTHS and MISCONCEPTIONS surrounding the iconic Avtomat Kalashnikova 1947, aka the AK-47. Is it really inaccurate? Was it just a copy of the German STG44 or Sturmgewehr 44? How much influence did Hugo Schmeisser actually have in …

1
05/14/2024: Brain Injuries | Rolling Fork | "The Dead Don't Need Reminding" 24:05

17d ago24:05

24:05

Mississippi has one of the highest rates of death from traumatic brain injuries, according to new CDC data. Then, we re-visit the town of Rolling Fork, where residents are still working to rebuild from last year's devastating tornado. Plus, a new memoir shares the story of a black man and his great-grandfather who had to flee Mississippi because of…

1
Ep. 169. Live from the 2024 Food Safety Summit—Part 1 2:01:46

14d ago2:01:46

2:01:46

To get a taste of the discussions that were happening at the 2024 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with Mitzi Baum, CEO of Stop Foodborne Illness and Conrad Choiniere, Ph.D., Deputy Director for Regulatory Affairs (acting) at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition; Matt Taylor, Global S…

1
05/13/2024: Medicaid | Dirty Dozen Report | "I Am, I Can, I Will" 23:49

2h ago23:49

23:49

Organizations that spent months advocating for Medicaid expansion are looking ahead to 2025 after efforts failed during this year's legislative session. Then, a national workplace safety group says two Mississippi companies are among the nation's most dangerous. Plus, a new book seeks to inspire young black women to be the best version of themselve…

1
05/10/2024: PERS Changes | Economic Development Week | Presidential Medal of Freedom 23:05

18d ago23:05

23:05

What changes to the public employee's retirement system could mean for local governments in Mississippi. Then, it's economic development week in the state. Plus, President Joe Biden is posthumously awarding Medgar Wylie-Evers with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His daughter shares her experience accepting the award on behalf of her late father.…

1
05/09/2024: Prison Welfare Funds | FAFSA Issues | Hurricane Preparedness Week 23:49

1h ago23:49

23:49

A new report outlines how prisons in Mississippi can allegedly pocket inmate welfare funds. Then, incoming college students are trying to sources of financial aid, but technical issues are plaguing the FAFSA portal. Plus, it's hurricane preparedness week. Emergency managers say now is the time to make plans for a possible storm. Hosted on Acast. Se…

1
05/08/2024: Public Funding Private School Lawsuit | Medicaid | History is Lunch 23:50

4d ago23:50

23:50

Mississippi courts have chosen to not intervene in a case where public funds are being allocated to private schools. Then, Mississippi now joins Alabama as another Gulf South State that wasn’t able to approve Medicaid Expansion - and it leaves tens of thousands of people in the “coverage gap”. Plus, a murder mystery nearly 140 years in the making, …

1
05/07/2024: Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill | State Health Officer Pt 2 | Hurricane Prep Week 22:24

19m ago22:24

22:24

A recently passed bill could prevent transgender Mississippians from using public bathrooms and changing spaces in public schools, universities and prisons. Then, we continue our conversation with Mississippi's State Health Officer about the important medical issues facing the state. Plus, it's Hurricane Preparedness Week. What you need to know if …

1
05/06/2024: Session Ends | State Health Officer | Oral History Documentary 23:58

6h ago23:58

23:58

Mississippi lawmakers have concluded the 2024 legislative session, and plans are already being outlined for next year. Then, we speak with Mississippi's leading doctor about the most pressing issues the state is currently facing. Plus, a new documentary looks at efforts to preserve the oral histories of the Mississippi Delta. Hosted on Acast. See a…

1
05/03/2024: Medicaid Bills Dead | Tiny Desk Host | HIV De-stigmatization 24:02

2d ago24:02

24:02

This year's legislative plans to expand Medicaid have died in Mississippi. Then, NPR’s Tiny Desk has a new series host and producer-- Bobby Carter – Who got his start in radio at Jackson State University. Plus, a new billboard campaign seeks to de-stigmatize HIV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
TLP 532 - TTI COMBAT: CANiK & TARAN TACTICAL INNOVATIONS 2:02:36

3d ago2:02:36

2:02:36

Lefty's guests this episode include Chad Enos @thechadenos (Brand Manager CANiK USA) and professional competition shooter and World Shooting Champion Nils Jonasson @noskillsnils. Topic: The new TTI Combat 9mm pistol from CANIK and Taran Tactical Innovations. Built on a completely new polymer frame designed by Taran Butler, the TTI Combat is a one-o…

1
05/02/2024: Medicaid Stalls Near Finish Line | Bi-Lingual Voter Engagement Initiative | Alzheimer's Study 23:58

29d ago23:58

23:58

After months of debate, plans for expanding Medicaid in Mississippi may have ended for this legislative session. Then, language barriers can prevent many people from voting. A new initiative seeks to bridge that gap. Plus, a new study by the University of Mississippi and Harvard has found a connection between bad cholesterol and Alzheimer's Disease…

1
05/01/2024: Medicaid Conference Report | Abortion Ban in Florida | Oldest Standing Home in Mississippi 23:50

15d ago23:50

23:50

The future of Medicaid expansion is on the line at the state legislature today. From the Gulf States Newsroom, an abortion ban in Florida is set to go into effect today, severely limiting access for many across the South. Plus, what's the story behind the oldest standing structure in Mississippi? The answer in this week's History is Lunch. Hosted o…

1
04/30/2024: CCID Jurisdiction | Utility Bill of the Month | Education Funding Formula 23:38

24d ago23:38

23:38

A bill heading to the Governor's desk could add time to an expanded police presence within the capital city. Then, water utilities in the South are notorious for poor customer service, leaving customers trying for months to fix inaccurate bills. In some cases, years. Plus, what a new education funding formula could mean for classrooms in Mississipp…

1
04/29/2024: MS Student Funding Formula | Gaza Conflict Protests | Bobby Rush 24:08

28d ago24:08

24:08

Mississippi lawmakers are sending a bill to the Governor that would create a new education funding formula. Then, local organizers are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza as the war between Israel and Hamas nears it's seventh consecutive month. Plus, the state legislature is honoring blues legend Bobby Rush for his recent Grammy win. Hosted on Acast. S…

1
Elanco: Dr. Alissa Welsher—Using Darkling Beetles as an Indicator for Pre-Harvest Salmonella Loads 25:33

1M ago25:33

25:33

Alissa Welsher, Ph.D. is an Associate Senior Consultant at Elanco Poultry Food Safety. Dr. Welsher received her B.S. degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as an M.S. degree in Poultry Science and a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Arkansas. Her area of expertise is molecular physiology, a…

1
TLP 531 - Kalash Of The Titans: Kalashbash TX 2024 Recap 2:33:48

10d ago2:33:48

2:33:48

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Lefty has Klay Owens (aka @klayco47), organizer of the largest AK-47 themed shooting range event Kalashbash TX 2024, to fill us in on this years festivities. Joining Lefty and Klay to give all the behind-the-scenes and after-rangeday-shenanigans are a few of the attendees: KBTX multiple attendee, Tracy L…

1
04/26/2024: Medicaid Discussions Stall | Speaker Responds | Health and Gospel Fair 23:10

22d ago23:10

23:10

Lawmakers are running out of time to expand Medicaid benefits to the working poor as the session nears a close. But Mississippi's Speaker of the House Jason White says he's still confident the state can pass a bill for Medicaid. Plus, health officials are seeking new methods to reach under-served communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

1
04/25/2024: Business Leaders for Medicaid Expansion | Organ Donor Month | "Outliving the White Lie" author 21:31

11d ago21:31

21:31

Mississippi business leaders are calling for Medicaid expansion, but lawmakers remain deadlocked. Then, how registering to be an organ donor can save lives. Plus, Mississippi's dark history often gets a cleaner slate than it should. A new book seeks to clear the air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
04/24/2024: Medicaid Meeting | Air Pollution | History is Lunch 23:46

11d ago23:46

23:46

Mississippi legislators are trying to reach an agreement over Medicaid expansion as the session nears an end. Then, Nearly four in ten people, in the U.S. live in counties that have unhealthy levels of air pollution. How do counties in Mississippi stack up? Plus, A former Mississippi politician is sharing stories of his experience in the state legi…

1
04/23/2024: Disenfranchisement Bills | Gang Crack-down in Jackson | Crop Prices 23:53

25d ago23:53

23:53

Almost 3 dozen people convicted of felony crimes in Mississippi could soon have their voting rights restored. Then, Law enforcement officials in Jackson say a federal program meant to address gangs and other violent crimes in the capital city -is set to begin soon. Plus, fluctuating crop prices have caused major shifts in what's being planted this …

1
Ep. 168. Francine Shaw: Watching the Kitchen to Ensure Food Safety in Foodservice 25:33

13d ago25:33

25:33

Francine Shaw, CP-FS, FMP, is a food safety specialist, podcaster, speaker, entrepreneur, the Founder and CEO of Savvy Food Safety Inc., and the author of Who Watches the Kitchen? She has spent more than 30 years working in the foodservice industry and is committed to constantly evolving in the ever-changing landscape of foodservice. Her career has…

1
TLP 530 - TEXAS: FIREBIRD TARGETS' STYLE 2:04:21

21d ago2:04:21

2:04:21

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Lefty travels to Texas, south of Fort Worth to visit Ton Jones and the gang at Firebird Targets. A few episodes back Lefty challenged Ton to a Firebird Targets' "Kabloowey Club Challenge" by shooting a string of 10 or more FB targets back to back (not stacked) with one shot. We talk about the set up for …

1
04/19/2024: Healthcare Disparities Report | Forestry Aid | Record Store Day 23:53

1M ago23:53

23:53

A newly released report shows racial and ethnic health disparities are persistent across the U.S., especially in the deep south. Mississippi Tree farmers who lost forest land during last year's extreme drought are now eligible to receive federal assistance for their losses. Plus, tomorrow is National Record Store Day. Audiophiles and vinyl collecto…

1
04/18/2024: Felony Disenfranchisement | Medicaid Rally | Award Winning Author 23:36

1M ago23:36

23:36

Civil rights advocates are seeking a way to restore voting rights to people who have served their time for convictions on certain felonies. Then, for the second day in a row, a coalition of activists rally at the state Capitol for full Medicaid expansion in Mississippi. Plus, a Native American author is honored for her contributions in children's l…

1
04/17/2024: Medicaid Rally | Federal Marijuana Regulations | Petition to oust Rankin County Sheriff 19:08

1M ago19:08

19:08

A coalition of religious and nonprofit groups is rallying for full Medicaid expansion in Mississippi, calling it a moral imperative. Then from the Gulf States Newsroom: a former New Orleans police chief is pushing for changes to federal marijuana rules. Plus, civil rights activists are gathering signatures to oust the Sheriff of Rankin County for h…

1
04/16/2024: Lawsuit against School | Micro-preemies | "Exvangelicals" Book 24:02

1M ago24:02

24:02

Attorneys claim a 15 year old student from Canton was physically assaulted by her school's resource officer. Then, healthcare experts say getting pregnancy health screenings can greatly increase the survivability of very premature births. Plus, a new book shares the experience of an NPR journalist who left the evangelical church. Hosted on Acast. S…

1
04/15/2024: State Insurance Exchange | Crawfish Prices | Tax Deadline Day 24:01

1M ago24:01

24:01

Some Mississippi lawmakers want to replace the federal health insurance exchange with a state-based one. From the Gulf States Newsroom, crawfish prices skyrocketed this season. Farmers and fishermen are struggling as they try to sell the little crawfish they’ve been able to catch. Plus, the deadline to file taxes is midnight on Monday, April 15th. …

1
TLP 529 - AK KORNER S6 Ep4: AK Magazines - Baked, Waffled & Slabbed 2:23:18

21d ago2:23:18

2:23:18

In the April edition of the Talking Lead AK KORNER presented by Pioneer Arms Corp USA - A brief history and evolution of the Russian AK-47/74 magazine. Slab-sided, spine-stamped, side-stamped, aluminum, waffle, flat-back, AG4 (Bakelite) we talk about them all. Joining the conversation is Marco Vorobiev (Author, Historian and former Spetsnaz Soldier…

1
04/12/2024: INSPIRE Act Revived | Jackson Water Billing | Plastics Manufacturing 23:55

1M ago23:55

23:55

The Mississippi House is reviving their education funding bill, despite Senate efforts to block it. From the Gulf States Newsroom: Jackson has struggled to keep drinking water safe and affordable. Now, the city's taking a new approach through one of the nation's oldest safety nets. Plus, billions of taxpayer dollars are being used to fund plastics …

1
04/11/2024: Goon Squad State Sentences | Medicaid in Alabama | 21st Annual Juke Joint Festival 22:52

1M ago22:52

22:52

State courts are handing down sentencing for six former Rankin County law enforcement officers for their attack and torture of two black men. From the Gulf States Newsroom: Medicaid expansion could provide health coverage to many in Alabama. Advocates say folks without it are struggling, and providers are feeling the strain. Plus, organizers are ki…

1
04/10/2024: Severe Storms | MDOT Financial Needs | PERS Bill in the Senate 23:03

1M ago23:03

23:03

Severe thunderstorms are sweeping through Mississippi today. We're speaking to the National Weather Service. Then, the Mississippi Department of Transportation says they need more funding to keep the state's roads and bridges safe. Plus, the debate continues on if Mississippi lawmakers should intervene in the state employees' retirement system. Hos…

1
04/09/2024: Child Abuse Awareness | March Madness | Medicaid Discussions 23:18

2M ago23:18

23:18

Thousands of Mississippi children are abused and neglected in our state every year. The attorney general's office and child advocacy groups are partnering to put a stop to the abuse. Then, March Madness is over, but many schools across the region got the chance to compete in this year’s NCAA basketball tournament. How does getting a shot at the cha…

1
04/08/2024: Jackson Gang Violence Crackdown | Congressman Thompson's words on Israel Hamas war | Solar Eclipse and Eyes 24:33

2M ago24:33

24:33

Federal prosecutors are helping to crack down on gang violence in Jackson. Then, the war between Israel and Hamas has led to thousands of casualties among civilians. Mississippi's 2nd District Congressman says it risks the long-standing relationship between the US and Israel. Plus, doctors say you need to wear protective glasses when looking at the…

1
Ep. 167. James (Jim) Jones: Engaging Stakeholders for a Unified FDA Human Foods Program 54:08

2M ago54:08

54:08

James (Jim) Jones joined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September 2023 as the agency's first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. In this position, he leads the charge in setting and advancing priorities for a proposed, unified Human Foods Program, which includes food safety, chemical safety, and nutrition activities. He currently o…

1
04/05/2024: Ballot Harvesting Bill | Jackson Notify Next-of-kin | Ida B Wells Descendent 23:22

2M ago23:22

23:22

Lawmakers want to redefine what constitutes illegal 'ballot harvesting' in Mississippi. Then, the federal government is stepping in to help Jackson notify next-of-kin when someone dies. Plus, a descendent of Ida B Wells shares how she is trying to keep her great-grandmothers 'legacy alive'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Food Safety Magazine Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide