Best Jessica Franklin Podcasts (2024)

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809: SalviSoul with Karla T. Vasquez and The Food of Southern Thailand with Austin Bush 49:24

6m ago49:24

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This week, we talk about cuisines from opposite ends of the world. We start by diving into the first, traditionally-published cookbook about Salvadorian cuisine with Karla T. Vasquez. She collected traditional recipes and techniques while documenting stories from the hands that made the dishes. Karla is the author of The SalviSoul Cookbook: Salvado…

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S11E9: What’s Love Got to Do With Business with Jorge Fontanez 51:06

39m ago51:06

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Jorge Fontanez is the CEO of B Lab, a non-profit network that believes business can be a force for good. B Lab is best known for certifying B Corps, companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance and accountability. To become a B Corp, companies need to be transparently addressing things like DEI, their own climate footp…

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Pets vs Plastic | Pet Food to Pet Toys, Protecting the Health of Your Pets With Associate Director of Global Earth Day, Aiden Charron 33:26

3d ago33:26

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If you're a pet owner, this episode is a MUST listen! In my discussion with Aiden, we cover why exposure to everyday household plastic (and all of the unlikely sources in your home other than pet toys, food, beds, and blankets) can potentially become harmful to your pet's health and longevity, and how to make conscious choices to reduce your pet's …

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John Adams Under Fire with Lindsay Chervinsky 52:03

16h ago52:03

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First, we talk about how a day of fasting and prayer in 1798 turned into a night of fear and flying "cockades." Then we’re joined by presidential historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, author of the new book Making The Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged The Republic, for an insightful conversation about how President John Adams was a …

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741: Pizza: Origin, Culture and Making It with Nathan Myhrvold 49:26

7d ago49:26

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This week, we take a deep dive into pizza with the co-author of the voluminous Modernist Pizza, Nathan Myhrvold. We get into the history, culture, and techniques behind great pizza. We hear stories from his worldwide travels and deep dives into pizza cultures and traditions. Plus, we hear about the culinary lab research devoted to making the best p…

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808: Garden to Plate: Delicious Summer Recipes and Cooking Ideas with Jess Damuck and Ashley Christensen 49:27

7d ago49:27

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This week, we’ve got delicious cooking ideas to brighten your summer. First, author Jess Damuck talks to us about her vegetable-forward food inspired by the 1970s health-food culture. She talks about revamping 1970’s health-food classics and re-working recipes with a modern eye to make them taste great. She leaves us with her recipe for Lentil Loaf…

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Thomas Jefferson's Beloved Dick 39:26

2d ago39:26

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We explore Thomas Jefferson's love of mockingbirds, especially his favorite pet mockingbird, Dick. We also look at what this tells us about Jefferson's personality and why mockingbirds are anything but innocent. NEW: Please send us your Local Lore — hometown histories, interesting historical markers, and weird local claims to fame! Send them to plo…

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786: Food and Family with Michaele Weissman, Barkha Cardoz and Chef Pierre Thiam 49:19

19d ago49:19

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This week, we have stories centered around food, love, and legacy. First, we talk with author Michaele Weissman about meeting her husband's family for the first time, tasting his mother's bread, and later learning its significance and how it represented her husband's life. Her latest book is The Rye Bread Marriage: How I Found Happiness with a Part…

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S11E8: Poetry is Anti Capitalist with Tracy K. Smith 56:49

20d ago56:49

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Tracy K. Smith is a Pulitzer prize winning poet, professor and librettist who served as the U.S. Poet Laureate from 2017-2019. She’s published five poetry collections, two librettos and one memoir-manifesto. She is also a Professor of English and African and African American Studies at Harvard. Her most recent Libretto for the opera The Righteous i…

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785: What Is a National Dish With Anya von Bremzen and Argentina’s National Drink, Mate 49:35

11d ago49:35

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This week, we take a close look into what makes a national cuisine. Anya von Bremzen talks about her most recent book, National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History, and the Meaning of Home. We get into the history, culture, and theories behind the popularization of dishes, from researching the “correct” way to make pot-au-feu in Franc…

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Andrew Jackson's True Role in the Trail of Tears 50:40

14d ago50:40

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Andrew Jackson’s legacy is forever tied to the Trail of Tears, but what role did he actually play in the controversial Indian Removal Act of 1830 and the atrocities that followed? We look at how much blame Jackson deserves by evaluating 7 of the most common points used to defend him—including the ideas that Indian removal was popular and inevitable…

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784: All American Summer with Stacey Mei Yan Fong, Jamie Loftus, and Bricia Lopez 50:20

18d ago50:20

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This week we have everything you need for summer. First up, it’s Stacey Mei Yan Fong with her new book, 50 Pies, 50 States. Stacey decided to commemorate all 50 states in the most American way she could imagine-through their pies! Everything from fruity to savory to salty pies, and she left us with her take on the Minnesota state pie, a Corn Dog-Ho…

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S11E7: Using Design to Show the World Your Truth with Dionna Dorsey and Production Designer Olivia Peebles 58:42

20d ago58:42

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In this episode of DB|BD Ellen McGirt and Jessica Helfand talk with two extraordinary women from two seemingly different corners of the design world: Dionna Dorsey and Olivia Peebles. We say “seemingly” because, while they occupy different design disciplines, they approach their work in similar ways. They are both multidisciplinary designers with t…

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807: Off the Beaten Path – Exploring Southern France with authors Steve Hoffman and Rebekah Peppler 50:17

1M ago50:17

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, we talk about life and food in Southern France. First, we sit down with Steve Hoffman to talk about his latest memoir, A Season for That, about his journey from Minnesota to the South of France with his entire family to live a romanticized French life. It turned o…

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FDR and the Spirit of America with Paul Sparrow 42:36

1M ago42:36

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We’re joined by Paul M. Sparrow, former director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum, to discuss the subject of his exciting new book “Awakening the Spirit of America: FDR’s War on Words with Charles Lindbergh—and the Battle to Save Democracy” and the ways those struggles are mirrored today. We look at how Charles Lindbergh and his wife…

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737: Eating Greek 49:55

1M ago49:55

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This week, we're talking about the unique cuisine of Greece. Diane Kochilas, author and star of the public television show, My Greek Table joins us from Athens to talk about Greek regional cooking and explore the history and cuisine of the Greek American community. She also lets us in on her favorite dishes to prepare from her garden. Then, we sit …

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The Link Between Endocrine Disrupters in Plastic and Hormone Health with Maritza Worthington, Functional Hormone Practitioner 25:52

2M ago25:52

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In this episode, I discuss the impact of common chemicals in everyday plastics on hormone health, fertility, and pregnancy with Functional Hormone Practitioner, Maritza Worthington. She explains the toxins in plastics that are considered hormone disruptors, such as phthalates, BPA, and heavy metals. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of und…

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806: Thank You, Please Come Again: How Gas Stations Feed & Fuel the American South with Kate Medley and cookout ideas from the chefs behind LA’s vegetable-forward Kismet 49:40

2M ago49:40

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This week, we're all about two summer traditions. First, we meet photojournalist and documentarian Kate Medley to talk about her decade-long project documenting gas stations all across the South. She has stories about the amazing cast of characters, their diverse selection of foods, and their impact on their communities across the South. Kate Medle…

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The Legacy of Lyncoya 37:19

1M ago37:19

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We explore the final years and legacy of Lyncoya, the Native American child raised at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, focusing on Jackson's attempt to get Lyncoya into West Point Military Academy and the way Lyncoya has been memorialized in Calhoun County, Alabama. Find out more at plodpod.com Consider joining our Patreon family at https://www.patreon.…

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Reducing Food Waste & Plastic: Sustainable Produce Storage with Vejibag Customer Experience Team Ann & Stacy 33:21

2M ago33:21

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In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast, I discuss Vejibag, produce crisper bag sustainably made of 100% unbleached Organic Cotton French terry that keeps leafy greens fresh and crispy for up to two weeks without plastic. I am joined by Anne Wing, the Director of Communications, and Stacey Erickson, the Director of Operations who tell the story…

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764: Women Brewers 49:22

2M ago49:22

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This week, we're exploring the history of women and beermaking. First, Theresa McCulla, curator of The Smithsonian's American Brewing History Initiative, explains why beer is a great lens to examine American history and shares the story of Patsy Young, an early American brewer and fugitive from slavery. Then, Atinuke Akintola Diver talks about her …

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S11E6: Why an Inclusive Global Economy is a Redesign Project with Mastercard’s Shamina Singh 56:49

2M ago56:49

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Twenty years ago, Shamina Singh took what might seem like an unlikely leap from a decade-long career as a labor and political organizer into an executive position at one of the world’s biggest financial institutions. To Singh, this leap was a logical next step in her fight for equity and inclusion. She is now the co-founder and president of Masterc…

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805: Amrikan with Khushbu Shah and Koreaworld with Matt Rodbard and Deuki Hong 49:29

2M ago49:29

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This week, we look at modern food and culture from two popular cuisines. First, we sit down with acclaimed food writer Khushbu Shah to talk about her debut cookbook, which is all about Indian home-cooked dishes. She shares ingenious hacks and delicious Indian-inspired recipes that can come together in a pinch using everyday pantry items, and teache…

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Simple Sustainable Household Swaps You Can Make Today: With ME Mother Earth Founder, Amanda Runkle 47:30

2M ago47:30

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Join me as I discuss reducing household plastic dependence with @me.motherearthbrand founder, Amanda Runkle. Amanda shares her journey of starting the business and the challenges of finding sustainable products. We discuss the issue of greenwashing and the importance of making small changes to reduce plastic waste. Amanda highlights some easy swaps…

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The Adoption of Lyncoya: Andrew Jackson's Native "Son" 41:10

2M ago41:10

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The story of Lyncoya, an orphaned Native American child adopted by Andrew Jackson, is often used to soften the image of the man most associated with the Trail of Tears. In this episode, we explore the events that made Lyncoya an orphan, what we know about his childhood at The Hermitage and his role in Jackson's family, and his usefulness as a polit…

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782: Vegetarian Summer Cooking with Hetty Lui McKinnon and the Art of Leftovers with Tamar Adler 49:23

2M ago49:23

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This week, we talk to two award-winning food writers about how to make the most of your vegetables and leftovers this summer. First up, award-winning vegetarian writer Hetty Lui McKinnon joins us to talk about her latest book Tenderheart, A Cookbook About Vegetables and Unbreakable Family Bonds. She talks to us about her father’s influence on her e…

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S11E5: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Talent, Activism, and the Business of Basketball 58:46

2M ago58:46

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The WNBA is both the moment and a movement. Approximately 400,000 fans attended WNBA games during the first month of the 2024 season, the highest first month attendance in 26 years. An average of 1.32 million viewers are tuning into each game. A historic rookie class that includes Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are bringing new eyeballs to a game th…

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Plastic Ocean | The Impact of Plastic On Ocean Ecosystems, Marine Life & Human Health with Earth Day Organization's Associate Director of Global Earth Day, Aiden Charron 24:32

3M ago24:32

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In this episode I dive (pun intended!) into a discussion with Aiden from the Earth Day Organization about the global impact of plastic pollution in the Ocean's ecosystems, marine life, and ultimately humans. If you eat anything from the ocean, or have a sweet spot in your heart for marine life this is a must listen for you! Please take time to chec…

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739: Chef Martin Yan’s Culinary Journey 49:46

2M ago49:46

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This week, we spend an hour with one of Francis’ heroes, Chef Martin Yan. He talks about growing up in China, the time he spent working in the legendary wet markets, and how helping his mom in the kitchen gave him a lifelong lesson in seasonal cooking. From his journey to Hong Kong where he famously learned how to bone-out a chicken in 18 seconds, …

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with David Head & Timothy Hemmis 38:59

3M ago38:59

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The Burr Conspiracy and the most notorious early American scoundrels are the focus of our chat with historians David Head and Timothy Hemmis, co-editors of the new book “A Republic of Scoundrels: The Schemers, Intriguers and Adventurers Who Created a New American Nation.” But first, we look at an anonymous letter sent to John Adams in 1798 warning …

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732: Real world seafood cooking with Genevieve Ko and Jennifer Bushman 50:01

2M ago50:01

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When it comes to seafood, frozen is the new fresh. We talk to seafood industry expert, Jennifer Bushman about how technology has improved the quality of frozen fish and how to make the most of canned seafood from your local grocery store. Her latest project is Sea Pantry, how to keep your pantry stocked up with ingredients from the sea. Then, Senio…

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Understanding Sustainable Beauty Products: Ingredients, Labeling, & Packaging with Elate Beauty Founder, Melodie Reynolds 44:48

3M ago44:48

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Melodie Reynolds, founder of Elate Beauty, shares her journey of starting a sustainable and ethical beauty brand. She fell into the beauty industry by accident but was drawn to the transformative power of makeup and the importance of creating an amazing customer experience. After becoming disillusioned with the industry's lack of sustainability and…

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S11E4: Richard Buery and Robin Hood Are Building a Coalition to Tackle Poverty in NYC 57:20

3M ago57:20

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Richard Buery is the CEO of Robin Hood, New York City’s largest poverty fighting organization. It supports high-impact community organizations and partners with state and local governments to elevate New Yorkers out of poverty. In 2023 alone, Robin Hood invested $129 million in 200 carefully selected poverty fighting organizations. And New Yorkers …

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804: Summer Reading with Aimee Nezhukumatathil author of Bite By Bite & Sara B. Franklin author of The Editor 49:47

3M ago49:47

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This week, we’ve got suggestions to start your summer reading list. First, we sit down with bestselling author and poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil to talk about her upbringing and the nature of her poetry. She writes about her parent’s gardens and their food, and how she carries her childhood experiences with her today. Her latest book is Bite By Bite: …

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Presidential Grave Hunter with Kurt Deion 49:47

3M ago49:47

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We dig into the story of Attorney General and one-time presidential candidate William Wirt's missing skull, followed by a conversation with historian and author Kurt Deion whose unique journey is chronicled in the book "Presidential Grave Hunter: One Kid's Quest to Visit the Tombs of Every President and Vice President." Find out more at plodpod.com…

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748: Dr. Jessica B. Harris 49:47

3M ago49:47

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This week, we’re spending an hour with Culinary Historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris. We talk about her start in food writing, how she started making connections between what she ate in Africa and what she ate in America, learn about one of her greatest influences, her mother who she calls her “culinary secret weapon”, and hear the many different ways s…

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S11E3: The Healthy Materials Lab is Making Housing Healthier for Everyone 57:37

4M ago57:37

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In 2015, interior designer Jonsara Ruth and architect Alison Mears received a grant to study the use of building materials in affordable housing. This grant led to the creation of the Healthy Materials Lab, a design-led research lab based out of the Parsons School of Design that raises awareness about toxins in building materials and draws attentio…

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781: Eating With Funny People 49:56

3M ago49:56

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This week, we're joined by two comedians to talk about their connection to food. First, Ivy Le, host of the podcast Fear of Going Outside. We quote, "Most nature shows are hosted by reckless white men, but avid indoors woman Ivy Le is an Asian mom with severe allergies. Last season, Ivy conquered camping. She's back, braving the outdoors to go hunt…

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The Undeniable Rizz of Aaron Burr 43:45

4M ago43:45

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We dig into the powerful, hypnotic charisma—the rizz—of Vice President Aaron Burr, specifically two events in March 1805 that showed his mesmerizing effect on those around him. Find out more at plodpod.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at https://www.patreon.com/ploddingthroughthepresidents Check out our merch store! https://www.teepublic.co…

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803: Priya Krishna’s Kitchen Adventures and Snacking Bakes with Yossy Arefi 50:08

4M ago50:08

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This week, we’re bringing you two guests that will get you excited about cooking and baking. First, New York Times food desk reporter Priya Krishna tells us about her food writing career, building connections through her stories and travels and her most recent book, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids. In her book, she draws recipes fro…

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S11E2: How Franklin Leonard is using The Black List to Redesign Hollywood 58:29

4M ago58:29

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Franklin Leonard is the founder and CEO of The Black List, a platform that nurtures emerging screenwriters and gives screenplays that aren’t attached to a big producer, actor or studio a chance to be produced. Since The Black List’s founding in 2005, 440 scripts from its annual survey have been produced as feature films, grossing $30 billion in box…

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Check Out: Be My Guest with Ina Garten 27:53

4M ago27:53

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In each episode of Be My Guest, Ina does what she does best - welcomes a different friend at her home to talk about life, love, and career, all while cooking an amazing meal or two. Before she was a culinary icon, Ina was an iconic host - making her guests feel comfortable just as easily as she makes a four-course meal. Who wouldn’t want to spend a…

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780: Spring Cookbook Roundup 50:23

4M ago50:23

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This week, we are celebrating the spring cookbooks of 2023! First, we talk with Chef Lara Lee about her approach to flavorful meals using iconic Asian ingredients from her pantry, including recipes for her stellar Tom Yum Bloody Mary and Sambal Patatas Bravas - crispy potatoes topped with a sambal spiced tomato mixture and a bit of mayo! Addictive!…

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Adapting Franklin & John Adams with Kirk Ellis 1:00:20

4M ago1:00:20

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We welcome Emmy and Peabody award winning screenwriter and producer Kirk Ellis to the show to talk about his work adapting Apple's new series Franklin as well as HBO's John Adams series. We dig into the rich characters and settings of Franklin, what Michael Douglas brings to the role of Benjamin Franklin, and what it was like adapting David McCullo…

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What's in Your Drinking Water, and How to Save Money on Eco-friendly Water Filters For Travel and Home with Gopure Pod Founder, Kent Atherton 32:30

4M ago32:30

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Kent Atherton, founder and CEO of Go Pure Pod, shares the story behind the company and its innovative water purification technology. The Go Pure Pod is a small device that continuously purifies water, eliminating bacteria and contaminants. It is made from dental-grade polypropylene and has a long-lasting ceramic core that filters down to 0.22 micro…

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What You Need to Know About Your Cleaning Products: Harmful Chemicals and Plastic Packaging - And the Solution! 36:26

4M ago36:26

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Green Llama is a company that focuses on creating eco-friendly and sustainable cleaning products. Matt and Kay share the story of Green Llama and their journey to create environmentally friendly cleaning products with plastic-free packaging. They were inspired by their own desire to reduce plastic waste in their everyday lives and the need for non-…

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Plastic 101: What It's Made of and How it Impacts Both Your Health and the Health of the Planet With the Associate Director of Earth Day Global, Aiden Charron 35:23

4M ago35:23

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In this episode, I speak with Aidan Charron, Director of Earth Day Organization's End Plastic Initiatives, about the impact of plastic on the planet and human health. Aidan shares his personal journey with me and explains that plastic is made from fossil fuels and contains harmful additive chemicals. He discusses the health effects of plastic, incl…

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802: Chasing Flavor with Carla Hall and Roots, Heart, Soul with Todd Richards 50:19

4M ago50:19

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, it’s the food journeys of two chefs. First, TV Star and author Carla Hall joins us to talk about her latest show, Chasing Flavor. She brings us stories about her filming and travels and the connection between people and their food. She sticks around to answer some…

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S11E1: How to Throw a Party to Change the World with Carrie Mae Weems 56:53

5M ago56:53

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Carrie Mae Weems is a multidisciplinary artist. Her body of work stretches over four decades and across many mediums, but with a singular focus— depicting the reality of Black life. Weems talks about her work, her role in public life, the intersecting crises in the world, and the power of convening people through art to confront big truths. On this…

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779: Fruits & Veggies with Abra Berens and Sheela Prakash 50:00

4M ago50:00

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This week, we promise you will get your recommended dose of fruits and vegetables! Award-winning author Abra Berens takes us on a sweet and savory journey with fruit. From best cooking methods to subtle and exotic pickling methods- think Brined Cherries + Salty Snacks, to advice on picking the best fruit to throw on the grill. She’s the author of t…

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