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What Doesn't Kill You

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Food production is a curious business; it's nuanced, layered, complex, and political. In What Doesn’t Kill You, host Katy Keiffer endeavors to identify and explain some of the key issues in our food system through interviews with journalists, authors, scientists, activists, and industry experts. Water rights, meat and agricultural production, food waste, labor issues, and new technologies are just some of the topics explored so we can better understand how to feed the future.
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Episodes

Monthly recap on the Covid Map with Leah Douglas

Leah Douglas comes back for her monthly wrap of Covid news in the meatpacking industry. Who is collecting data? Where is it going? Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support What Doesn't Kill You by becoming a member ! What Doesn't Kill You is Powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 03, 202043 minEp. 324

Climate change and resiliency in agriculture

Reporter for Civil Eats, and Farm Report host and producer Lisa Held gives a look at what a Biden presidency might mean for addressing the impact of climate change on agriculture. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support What Doesn't Kill You by becoming a member ! What Doesn't Kill You is Powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 26, 202045 minEp. 323

Trump Administration Cancels USDA Wage Survey; Tens of Thousands of Farmworkers Will Suffer Massive Wage Cuts

As if being a farmworker could get any worse, the Trump administration, via USDA has killed a critical report that determines wages for farmworkers, all but guaranteeing even less income in the coming year. Why and how is explained by Bruce Goldstein, President of Farmworker Justice.org Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support What Doesn't Kill You by becoming a member ! What Doesn't Kill You is Powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Oct 19, 202043 minEp. 322

How one dairy farm beat the Covid business blues

Wright's Dairy farm in northern Rhode Island INCREASED profitability during Covid. Huh? Image courtesy of Cathryn Kennedy. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Why Food? by becoming a member ! Why Food? is Powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 12, 202038 minEp. 321

Weather and agriculture

Michigan Meteorologist and professor of Geography at MSU, Jeff Andreson , joins to talk about how changing weather patterns are affecting agricultural communities. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support What Doesn't Kill You by becoming a member ! What Doesn't Kill You is Powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 28, 202051 minEp. 320

OSHA fines big meatpackers. Are they kidding?

In our monthly roundup with Leah Douglas we talk about the recent fines levied on Smithfield and JBS by OSHA. Spoiler alert, they are barely even fines. Meanwhile the companies continue to see significant numbers of Covid. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support What Doesn't Kill You by becoming a member ! What Doesn't Kill You is Powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Sep 21, 202039 minEp. 319

Perious Bounty, a new book by Mother Jones reporter Tom Philpott

Tom Philpott returns to discuss his new book, Perilous Bounty, an examination of American Agriculture in our key food producing states. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support What Doesn't Kill You by becoming a member ! What Doesn't Kill You is Powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 14, 202053 minEp. 318

Monthly Roundup with Leah Douglas

FERN reporter Leah Douglas reviews the Covid Map for meatpackers, describes her oped in rebuttal to Smithfield and reviews the ag news Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support What Doesn't Kill You by becoming a member ! What Doesn't Kill You is Powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 17, 202031 minEp. 317

Where is OSHA in meatpacking?

Tom Philpott of Mother Jones discusses his recent story about Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia and how he has steered the industry away from safety for workers. In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stories from the world of food each week. It’s been a tough year for all of us, but right now HRN is asking for you...

Aug 03, 202046 minEp. 316

Propagate Ventures, a new modeling tool to foster agroecology

Ethan Steinberg of Propagate Ventures describes a modeling tool to identify costs and rewards of adopting an agroecology style of farming. In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stories from the world of food each week. It’s been a tough year for all of us, but right now HRN is asking for your help. Every dolla...

Jul 23, 202038 minEp. 315

Roundup with Leah Douglas, FERN

Leah Douglas updates her map of COVID-19 in food workers, and discusses the lack of oversight on "depopulation" and its impacts on the environment. In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stories from the world of food each week. It’s been a tough year for all of us, but right now HRN is asking for your help. Ev...

Jul 16, 202028 minEp. 314

Two young dairy professionals talk business

Jessica Mayhew and Maggie LePrise offer their thoughts on how to make dairy work better, especially in RI. In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stories from the world of food each week. It’s been a tough year for all of us, but right now HRN is asking for your help. Every dollar that listeners give to HRN pro...

Jul 03, 202033 minEp. 313

The Organization for Competitive Markets Weighs in on Cattle

The Interim Director of OCM, Ben Gotschall, talks about a moratorium on beef imports, consolidation in the industry, and improving the markets for American producers. In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stories from the world of food each week. It’s been a tough year for all of us, but right now HRN is askin...

Jun 24, 202051 minEp. 312

The Corona Virus Food Assistance Program

Policy Director for NSAC, Dr. Eric Deeble joins to discuss the USDA program, the biggest direct payment program to farmers in history, what works, and what doesn't. HRN will be donating 10% of our membership drive proceeds from now until June 15 to the Philando Castile Relief Foundation. Visit heritageradionetwork.org/donate to make your gift. What Doesn't Kill You is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Jun 08, 202038 minEp. 311

Potential New Rules for FinFish Aquaculture, and Tracking COVID-19 in Meatpacking

Leah Douglas from the FERN returns to discuss a couple of her recent stories, including jaw-dropping stats on COVID-19 in meatpacking towns and a scary executive order opening the path toward FinFish aquaculture in open seas. What Doesn't Kill You is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 04, 202035 minEp. 310

What's the Real Scoop on the Cattle Industry?

Mike Callicrate , a Colorado rancher and activist joins to talk about the beef industry and COVID-19. What Doesn't Kill You is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 12, 202047 minEp. 309

Brooklyn Borough President Talks Diet

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams joins the show to talk about improving the diet and food system for Brooklyn Residents. What Doesn't Kill You is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 05, 202033 minEp. 308

COVID-19 and Factory Farming; Science

Award-winning science writer Maryn McKenna joins the conversation to talk about the rumors around factory farming and COVID-19, vaccines, mutations, and food safety. What Doesn't Kill You is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 15, 202046 minEp. 307

Getting the 411 on Farming in Pandemic Mode

Veteran Agricultural reporter Leah Douglas joins today to talk about how the supply chain is doing and how smaller farms/independent fishermen are managing. What Doesn't Kill You is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 08, 202034 minEp. 306

How to Stay Afloat as a Small-Size, Family-Owned Restaurant During 'Rona Time

Derek Wagner owns two farm-to-table restaurants in Providence, RI. Keeping his family, his staff, and his purveyors going is the Sisyphean task he faces. What Doesn't Kill You is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 31, 202042 minEp. 305

Lisbon Eats

Sonia and Pedro own a small restaurant in one of the last remaining city markets in Lisbon. Food traditions, preparations, supermarket encroachment and generational attitudes are discussed. What Doesn't Kill You is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 10, 202029 minEp. 304

Chipotle and Niman Ranch team up to support young farmers

Kay Cornelius, and Elle Gadient give an overview of the partnership between Niman Ranch and Chipotle to extend money in scholarship and in stocking new farmers, a relatively rare phenomenon in which corporations are building the future through investing in young farmers now. What Doesn't Kill You is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 07, 202048 minEp. 303

Episode 302: National Young Farmers Coalition

Caitlin Arnold is National Regional Manager for the National Young Farmers Coalition . She is joined by Alicia Harvie from Farm Aid to discuss the challenges to new and beginning farmers The holiday season is all about food and community. There’s no better time to show your support for food radio by becoming a member! Lend your voice and help HRN continue to spreading the message of equitable, sustainable, and delicious food – together, we can change minds and build a better food system. Go to h...

Dec 10, 201943 minEp. 302

Episode 301: Towns pushing back against CAFOs

Leah Douglas illustrates the divisions in ag communities between pro and con CAFOs through a story for the Food and Environment Reporting Network . What Doesn't Kill You is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 03, 201945 minEp. 301

Episode 300: Workers rights in the Dairy Industry

Crispin Hernandez came up from Mexico to work in an upstate NY dairy with 10,000 cows. In 3 years he was transformed into an activist, participating in a successful lawsuit against the industry with the help of Rebecca Fuentes and Workers Center of Central New York, and author of Milked . What Doesn't Kill You is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 25, 201949 minEp. 300

Episode 299: Meat Animal Research Center; Blowing the Whistle on USDA with Dr. Jim Keen

NYT published a gagging expose of animal cruelty in 2015 at the behest of veterinarian and research scientist Jim Keen. In this episode he describes what they were doing and how we, the taxpayers, were funding it. What Doesn't Kill You is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 18, 201945 minEp. 299

Episode 298: Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group It Takes a Region Conference

What is NESAWG and why should you go to their conference . Tracy Lerman, Director of NESAWG and Angela Davis Angela C. Davis, Director, Division of Food & Nutrition for NJ health and Human Services Dept, explain what work they are doing to promote a better food system in the Northeast. Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio . Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers...

Nov 07, 201951 minEp. 298

Episode 297: GRILLED with Leah Garces

Leah Garces joins the show to talk about her new book Grilled: Turning Adversaries into Allies to Change the Chicken Industry. Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio . Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame , who embody our mission to further equity, sustainabil...

Oct 28, 201945 minEp. 297

Episode 296: WHAT IS ILSI? THE LOBBYING GROUP YOU NEVER HEAR

ILSI is a secretive lobbying group that is deployed by major food companies to push their agenda in legislative matters. Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio . Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame , who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, a...

Oct 22, 201941 minEp. 296

Episode 295: Arizona is going dry

Arizona is a high producing agricultural state despite its desert conditions, and it relies obviously on water from far away. Trouble is, it competes with other states for that same water. How to resolve this is the subject of this episode. What Doesn't Kill You is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 14, 201952 minEp. 295
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