Citizen Chef with Tom Colicchio

Food Is Politics: A Primer

Sure, Chef Tom Colicchio is an Emmy-winning restaurateur but he’s also a food advocate on a mission to improve our food systems. In this first episode, Tom talks about his vision for the show and the way the pandemic has highlighted the delicate and inflexible nature of the American food web.Tom calls up friend and food policy go-to, Dr. Marion Nestle (<a href="https://www.foodpolitics.com/">Food Politics</a>) to outline a few of the major issues we'll look into this season.  Resources “Table For None: Tom Colicchio Explains What Restaurants Need To Survive,” <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/05/07/851778405/table-for-none-tom-colicchio-explains-what-restaurants-need-to-survive">Fresh Air</a> “In the Face of COVID-19, State Legislators Push for Federal Support of Local Food Systems,” <a href="https://civileats.com/2020/05/18/in-the-face-of-covid-19-state-legislators-push-for-federal-support-of-local-food-systems/">Civil Eats</a> <a href="https://www.foodisfuel.org/about-a-place-at-the-table">A Place At The Table</a>, 2013 documentary Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Tom Colicchio has issues with food! Citizen Chef is about what we eat, where and who it comes from, and the politics, decisions, policies and people that shape our food system – with the goal of turning curious listeners into more informed, engaged citizens. Restaurateur, activist and Top Chef head judge Tom Colicchio dives into food and policy issues with lawmakers, journalists and food producers by connecting the dots of how our food system really works – and really doesn’t – all while remaining positive and presenting attainable solutions to some of the biggest food issues out there.