Nutrition, SNAP & Why We Need A Food Revolution

Tonya Mosley interviews Marion Nestle, a nutritionist and food policy scholar, about the fragility of the U.S. food system, the politics of food, and the rise of ultra-processed foods. Nestle discusses the impact of SNAP benefit debates, the influence of lobbying on food policy, and the marketing tactics used by supermarkets and the food industry, particularly towards children. She also addresses the environmental impact of the food system, advocating for triple-duty diets that combat hunger, obesity, and climate change. Nestle emphasizes the need for systemic change, including agricultural reform and collective action, to address the issues within the food system. The episode concludes with a film review by Justin Chang of "Sentimental Value."