April 6, 2026 ~ Jory Novotny and Mandy Polaro join the show to discuss the six dimensions of food security: availability, access, utilization, stability, sustainability, and agency.
Apr 5
37 min
March 29, 2026 ~ Hosts Phillip Knight and Gerry Brisson discuss the six dimensions of food security: availability, access, utilization, stability, sustainability, and agency.
Mar 29
37 min
March 22, 2026 ~ Hosts Philips Knight and Gerry Brisson talk about the unseen leadership of state associations in the fight against hunger, sharing examples of how state associations convene partners, advocate for policy changes, and drive innovative solutions to improve food security across their states.
Mar 22
37 min
March 15, 2026 ~ Claire Babineau-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, discusses her departure and the changes she brought to the organization. She reflects on shifting the focus of Feeding America from serving its member food banks to serving people experiencing hunger, emphasizing “lived expertise” and dignity. She shares how this change led to a new strategic framework, impacting how the network approaches data and engages with those it serves.
Mar 15
37 min
March 8, 2026 ~ Stacy Dean, director for the Global Food Institute at George Washington University, discusses food access, her career path, from shaping national SNAP policy to leading food programs at the USDA, and now examining global food systems.
Mar 8
37 min
Virginia Witherspoon is a lawyer who transitioned into food security work and now leads the Channel One Food Bank in Rochester, Minnesota, while also chairing the National Advisory Committee for Feeding America. She shares her journey from law to social services, highlighting how her legal background influences her leadership in managing risk, compliance, and advocating for dignity in food distribution.
Mar 1
37 min
Feb. 22, 2026 ~ Tori Martin discusses the “11 Trends in Philanthropy” report, highlighting the critical need for nonprofits to demonstrate competence in addition to good intentions to build public trust. The conversation explores how trust is tested by rising expectations and accelerating technology, emphasizing that “words match work” and strong alignment is built on trust. They also discuss the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence and the need for a balance between human leadership and AI as a tool to bring context to data and foster innovation in the nonprofit sector.
Feb 22
37 min
Dr. Phil Knight and Jerry Brasson welcome Melissa Cherny, CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and chair of Feeding America’s Public Engagement Advisory Committee. Melissa shares her personal experiences with food insecurity and discusses her work leading food banks in North Dakota and Rhode Island, highlighting how they adapt to different challenges and prioritize community outcomes beyond just providing food.
Feb 15
37 min
Feb. 8, 2026 ~ Dr. Sheryl Kirschenbaum discusses food insecurity, highlighting the misalignment between policy and human behavior, like work requirements that unintentionally penalize small wage increases and complex application processes for benefits. Dr. Kirschenbaum stresses the importance of personal stories in policy discussions and rebuilding trust in the system to create sustainable solutions for a food-secure nation.
Feb 8
37 min
Jan. 25, 2026 ~ Food insecurity in America remains a stubborn challenge, not due to a lack of effort or resources, but because it is a complex issue with many facets. The “six dimensions of food security”—availability, access, utilization, stability, agency, and sustainability—offer a framework to address this complexity.
Jan 25
37 min
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