Is American food spicy now?

The Roundtable podcast episode discusses the increasing popularity of spicy food in America and Canada, contrasting it with the established spicy cuisines of China, particularly Sichuan and Hunan. The hosts explore the historical reasons for the relative blandness of Western food, the cultural and geographical factors influencing food preferences, and the science behind the craving for spicy flavors. They also touch on the growing multiculturalism in North America and how it contributes to the adoption of spicier foods. The episode concludes with a "Heart to Heart" segment where the hosts respond to a listener's question about the impact of extracurricular English learning on primary school students.