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Other People’s Holidays

When one culture's holiday becomes everyone's excuse to party, what's gained and what's lost? We go to two very unique gatherings to find out.

Why Won’t Anyone Invite Michael Pollan To Dinner?

The leader of the farm-to-table movement loves Cracker Jacks, hates questions about GMO's, and says no one invites him to dinner. Are his followers missing his message?

How To Be A Good Ice Cream Citizen

A married couple calls in for advice about the ethics of free ice cream samples, and Cooks Illustrated's Dan Souza reveals the artisanal ice cream industry's biggest secret.

“No Murder, Yes Pork Chops,” Says Comic Negin Farsad

The Iranian-American Muslim comedian says everything is negotiable -- even religious law. Plus, the former policy advisor uses her lamb kebab to school us on campaign finance reform.

The Sporkful Presents: Ask Mimi

Mimi Sheraton has seen it all in her 92 years. Now the legendary food critic is offering advice on food and life in our new spinoff podcast, Ask Mimi!

Where There’s Smoke, There’s Flavor

We follow a firefighter who moonlights as an upscale chef as he attempts to get lunch on the table at the firehouse on time. But can he get his crew mates to eat kale?

These Chefs Want You To Talk Politics At Dinner

A Nigerian and a Native American chef each talk about using their cooking to spread political messages. "Food is a delicious tool," says Tunde Wey, "but it's pointing to something bigger."