Podcast Episodes

Hunger in the Rich World

Why do people struggle to feed themselves in wealthy societies? Food banks - depositories of donated and excess food where the neediest can collect i…

9 years, 5 months ago

The Hidden Cost of a Home-Cooked Meal

Who does the cooking in your house? In many cultures the responsibility for preparing meals at home traditionally falls to women. But as more women j…

9 years, 6 months ago

Full English Brexit

Twentieth century British playwright and novelist Somerset Maugham said that to eat well in Britain, you should eat breakfast thrice daily. And, noth…

9 years, 6 months ago

Burnt

From the golden crust on a perfectly-baked loaf, to a crispy, crunchy potato chip - do you ever wonder why food that's been browned or charred, can s…

9 years, 6 months ago

In Search of Lost Foods

What happens to a food when people stop eating it? Most of the food we eat today comes from a handful of crops, but before we became a globalised soc…

9 years, 6 months ago

Plate of the Union

Can you tell a Democrat by their salad? A Republican by their hamburger? An Independent by their coffee? With the outcome of the US presidential elec…

9 years, 6 months ago

Dining with the Dead

Food is a fundamental part of life’s biggest celebrations, from birthdays and weddings to religious feasts. It’s also a key part of death.

This week,…

9 years, 7 months ago

Vegan Babies: Should You Restrict Your Child’s Diet?

Are parents wrong to impose their own restrictive diets on their children? An Italian MP wants to jail parents who choose vegan or other “reckless” d…

9 years, 7 months ago

Should We All Be Vegans?

What would happen if we all became vegans? Veganism – cutting out animal products from your diet, and often your wardrobe – suddenly seems more mains…

9 years, 7 months ago

Stories from Syria

How do people living through the Syrian conflict find food? The BBC’S Dan Saladino explores what’s happening in Syria, where food is often used as bo…

9 years, 7 months ago