Stacey talks to renowned chef, activist, and Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio about why the United States has a food insecurity crisis despite being the richest country in the world — and why this issue is especially pressing with an incoming Trump administration. They discuss what can be done to address the problem head on, including what Colicchio has learned from years of advocating for school lunches and solving for food deserts on Capitol Hill. Then, Stacey answers a listener question about what the potential appointment of Robert F. Kennedy will mean for the FDA, CDC, and America’s health in general.

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Learn & Do More:
Watch the documentary “A Place At The Table”
Visit Double Up Food Bucks to see if your state has this program, or how to get it there
Check out Food Research and Action Center for information on your state’s school meal programs
Support the Eco-Friendly Mobile Farm Stand Project
Donate to children and families in need at your local food bank, Feeding America or No Kid Hungry.

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