In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima sits down with Sam Kass, former White House chef, policy strategist, and author of The Last Supper, to explore how food lies at the heart of the climate crisis and could be one of our most powerful solutions.

They dive into Sam’s journey from the kitchen to the West Wing, the climate warning hidden in our everyday ingredients, and what it will really take to build a food movement that has staying power. Sam shares behind-the-scenes stories from global climate summits, candid reflections on the battles in Washington, and sharp insights into how culture, policy, and the food industry intersect.

You’ll learn:

• Why climate change is already reshaping what we eat—from chocolate to rice
• How the “Last Supper” dinners helped world leaders feel the climate crisis
• What role corporations, consumers, and voters each play in transforming the system
• The surprising story behind McDonald’s regenerative beef initiative
• How small daily choices—like what’s on your plate—can add up to systemic change

Find Sam Kass's new book, The Last Supper: How to Overcome the Coming Food Crisis, here.

This episode is part of the For Farmers Movement, where every story sparks action. Because what you hear here doesn’t stay here; it grows into real-world impact.

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One Bite is Everything is a proud part of Heritage Radio Network, home to the most influential voices in food. 

In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima sits down with journalist and author Nancy Matsumoto to explore the themes of her upcoming book, Reaping What She Sows: How Women Are Rebuilding Our Broken Food System, a powerful look at the women transforming agriculture from the ground up.

Nancy introduces us to a global network of women who are rejecting the extractive systems of Big Ag and building something far more resilient, regenerative, and just.

Together, this episode unpacks:

• Why women are often the catalysts for food system change, and what makes their approach different
• How small farms are navigating climate chaos, supply chain bottlenecks, and economic precarity
• What each of us can do today to support a better food future

If you've ever wondered how your food choices connect to the climate, the economy, and community resilience, this episode offers clarity, hope, and a practical path forward.

🎤 Plus: Nancy and several of the women featured in her book will be delivering a keynote at the 2025 EcoFarm Conference in Monterey, California in January 2026. If you're anywhere near the West Coast, this is a must-attend moment for anyone passionate about food, farming, and the future.

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About our guest: Adam Alexander is a consummate storyteller thanks to forty years as an award-winning film and television producer, but his true passion is collecting rare, endangered, delicious vegetables from around the world. He lectures widely on his work, discovering and conserving rare, endangered garden crops. His knowledge and expertise on growing vegetables for seed are highly valued by the Heritage Seed Library, for which he is a seed guardian. Adam shares seeds with other growers and gene banks in the USA, Canada, and the EU, and he is currently growing out seeds of heritage Syrian vegetables to be returned to the Middle East as part of a program to revive traditional horticulture.

Find out more: TheSeedDetective.co.uk / Insta @theseeddetective

Check out Adam Alexander's new book here. And his first book here.

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In this episode of One Bite is Everything, host Dana DiPrima is joined by Franco Fubini, founder of Natoora, a global produce company working with over 600 small farms to radically rethink how we source and value food.

Franco shares his journey from flavor-seeker to food systems changemaker—revealing how taste can guide us toward nutrition, sustainability, and deeper ecological connection. They talk industrial agriculture, the rise of supermarkets, the role of chefs as gatekeepers, and why we need to stop thinking about sustainability as a marketing term—and start seeing it as a mindset.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why flavor is the clearest signal of nutrition
• How post-WWII food policy reshaped consumer habits and farming
• What supermarkets and supply chains have to do with climate resilience
• The real opportunity—and responsibility—chefs have in shaping the future
• Why small farms matter and what makes a Natoora-sourced carrot different

Whether you’re a foodie, a farmer, or just trying to make better choices, this episode offers a roadmap for reimagining our food system—one bite at a time.

Links & Mentions:

• Natoora
• In Search of the Perfect Peach – Franco Fubini’s book
• @natoora on Instagram
• Learn more about the For Farmers Movement

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You’ll hear how a Mickey Mouse cookbook sparked his culinary journey, why he once bought out an entire farmer’s market table, and how he used his platform to uplift cultures, communities, and unsung culinary heroes throughout Houston.

What you'll learn:

• Why embracing local ingredients means more than just freshness – it’s about trust, impact, and resilience.
• The value of building relationships with farmers – and the power of showing up for your community.
• How Chris's new show Eat Like a Local is taking his ethos from restaurant to screen – and changing lives along the way.

Featured Topics:

• The origin and evolution of Underbelly
• Building culinary trust with a community
• The quiet power of local food systems
• Fish sauce, wine pairings, and making vegetables irresistible
• How a chef becomes a storyteller

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Summary: To kick off One Bite is Everything's partnership with Heritage Radio Network, host Dana DiPrima sits down with the iconic Dana Cowin to talk about the transformation of food media, the chefs and farmers changing the world, and what it means to be a "progressive hedonist." From her years at Food & Wine to her latest gatherings around potluck tables, Dana Cowin shares wisdom, wit, and powerful stories that remind us how food can be both joyful and world-changing.

Topics Covered:

• Evolution of food media from 1995 to now
• Behind-the-scenes of Food & Wine's most iconic moments
• Noma, new cuisines, and redefining fine dining
• Chefs as change-makers and food equity
• Supporting farmers, community, and culinary culture
• The meaning behind "Progressive Hedonism"
• Independent media, joy-forward activism, and the future of food storytelling

Takeaways:

• Food is never just food—it carries culture, memory, power, and potential.
• Media shapes how we see food, and now more than ever, independent voices matter.
• Change doesn’t have to be sacrifice—it can come through joy.

Links:

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• Jonathan Copess, Professor of Agricultural Policy, On the Farm Bill
• The Prime Act
• Previous episode with Joel Salatin

Topics Covered:

• Why Joel Salatin believes the USDA is unnecessary
• How a transparent, consumer-driven food system might work
• The role of small-scale farmers in reshaping the agricultural industry
• The challenges and opportunities in eliminating government oversight

Key Takeaways:

• Joel Salatin envisions a future where consumers, not bureaucrats, vet and regulate food producers.
• Eliminating the USDA could create space for innovation and local entrepreneurship but raises serious questions about trust and access.
• Small farms could thrive if regulatory hurdles were minimized, but only if consumers increase their food-sourcing engagement.

Links & Resources:

• Learn more about Joel Salatin’s work at Polyface Farms.
• Connect with OBIE weekly by subscribing to the show
• Follow the host by subscribing here

Lee’s tales reveal not just machines but the human spirit and resilience that keeps agriculture moving forward, even in the face of adversity. Join us as we explore these mighty engines of change and uncover the stories behind the machinery that feeds us all.

Lee's new book Snoopy & the Spy offers us an insider's view of the high-stakes world of tractors and the history of how we got where we are today.

Links:

• Lee Klancher’s Books: OctanePress.com – Get Lee’s latest work and explore more about the world of tractors and farming history.
• One Bite is Everything Podcast: Subscribe here – Don’t miss upcoming episodes that dig into the stories behind your food and the people who make it possible.

We believe in farmers being taken seriously. They are the backbone of our society after all, right? Then why are more and more farmers becoming silenced and marginalized? To answer this question and spread awareness about this topic, we have invited podcast host, author, and law and government teacher, Sharon McMahon, to shed light on how America is failing its farmers, and what we can do to change that.

Sharon has a deep knowledge of the monster farmers are up against when it comes to legislation, farm bills, and the oligopoly of big ag phasing out small family farms. She brings the conversation back to the American government and law makers to enforce checks and balances so the farmers get the respect they deserve, with the health of the consumers in mind.

This is an important conversation with tons of information about the way the government and laws are structured that will put the farming industry and the direction it is going into perspective. Something we all need to pay attention to, because after all, we all need to eat!

This episode will surely empower you to stand up for your rights as a consumer and for the rights of farmers. Every time you make a purchase, you are voting with your dollar, and if keeping small family farms in business is a cause you believe in, make that dollar count!

Make sure you tune in to this crucial discussion!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Why farm bills shouldn’t be messed with
• Leaving farmers out of the culture war
• How farmers are systematically left out of the political space
• When and how the power shifted away from farmers
• Why monopolies have never benefited the consumer
• Is labeled USA raised beef really from the USA?
• How the average consumer is disconnected from the farms they come from
• Why thanking your farmers can go a long way

Connect with Sharon McMahon
Website: https://www.sharonmcmahon.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonsaysso

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharonsaysso

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharon_says_so

One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024)
 

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I reached out to Will to talk initially because he had written an open letter to Bill Gates in response to his investment in American farmland without directly stating his intentions.

While we refer to that, the most inspiring part is how Will looks at the opportunity to regenerate his land and convert his farm from a factory farm after generations of that tradition.

Find White Oak Pastures here. And here.

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