Selects: Are crickets the future of food?

This podcast episode discusses the potential of cricket farming as a sustainable and efficient protein source. The hosts explore the environmental impact of traditional meat production, contrasting it with the resource efficiency of crickets. They delve into the history of cricket consumption, the rise of commercial cricket farming in the US, and the challenges faced by the industry, such as high labor costs and FDA regulations. The discussion includes practical advice on home cricket farming and concludes with listener mail regarding Kevin Spacey's accent in House of Cards. A key takeaway is that crickets are significantly more efficient at converting feed into protein than cattle, requiring less water and land.