Michael Pollan is a food journalist who’s made waves criticizing America’s eating habits. His latest book is In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto. Kurt spoke with Pollan about the lures and hazards of the organic bandwagon.
China may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about places that American organic farmers could learn from. American advocates of a safe and sustainable food chain learned a few things on their recent trip to organic farms near Beijing.
Cooking Up Healthcare Reform
Michael Pollan, author and journalism professor, explains why changing national healthcare starts with improving what we put on our plates.
Botany of Desire
Host Steve Curwood talks with author Michael Pollan about his new book, “The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View of the World.”
Michael Pollan: Cooking Shows Replace Actual Cooking
Cooking shows are becoming more and more popular, even though people don’t actually go into their own kitchens to chop, boil or bake. Food writer Michael Pollan talks about how the rise in TV food shows has turned cooking into a spectator sport.
