Best Mark Bittman Podcasts (2025)

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Rick Martinez's New Book Changed the Way He Cooks 39:35

1d ago39:35

39:35

Writer and cook Rick Martinez talks to Mark and Kate about parental inspiration; being a cheesecake-obsessed teen; how Mexican-Americans are pigeonholed, culinarily; how and why he relocated from New York to Mazatlan; and his new book, Salsa Daddy. The Bittman Project is featuring two recipes from Rick's book, Salsa Daddy: Breakfast Tacos: https://…

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Carrie Besnette Hauser, PhD 28:12

9d ago28:12

28:12

Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser takes us inside the effort to breathe new life into parks and connect more Americans to public spaces. She is President & CEO of Trust for Public Land. Find her at TPL.org For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary Instagram @trlibrary X @TRPresLibrary. And sign up for our newslet…

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Vanessa Lavorato: An Edible Journey 31:09

11d ago31:09

31:09

The author, of How to Eat Weed and Have a Good Time, talks to Kate and Holly about how she got deep into the heart of making and selling cannabis goodies, how we can learn from her mistakes (and what some of them are!), one food that cannabis should probably not go into, and why she wanted to write a "safe" weed cookbook. Get Vanessa's recipe for H…

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Mark on the Good Citizen Podcast, with Ted Roosevelt V 31:06

18d ago31:06

31:06

In an interview on Ted Roosevelt V's Good Citizen Podcast, Mark talks about how his career went from tenant organizing to food, why taking junk food away—a la MAHA—is not a fix for the bigger issues at hand, the lifespan of all the grains we grow in the US, and why no one understands the Farm Bill. Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podca…

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Cory Booker May Represent Our Best Possible Future 43:47

18d ago43:47

43:47

In this revisiting of a 2022 episode, Mark talks to one of our most forward-thinking Senators about Big Food's long standing capability of corrupting food policy, the possibility of real change, why a Twinkie is cheaper than an apple, and how we can find our way back to regional food systems. Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, S…

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Anna Jane Joyner 28:54

23d ago28:54

28:54

Anna Jane Joyner champions honest portrayals of climate change and the human experience. She’s a Hollywood climate story consultant and the founder and director of Good Energy. Find her at GoodEnergyStories.com For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary Instagram @trlibrary X @TRPresLibrary. And sign up for…

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Ted Genoways: Human Trafficking + the Meatpacking Industry 32:18

25d ago32:18

32:18

The journalist talks to Mark and Kate about his latest reporting, which focuses on allegations of human trafficking at a JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado. The viral TikTok video that started it all, the thousands of Haitian migrants in the crosshairs, and how JBS' HR department saw it as a positive thing. Plus, what it's like to report su…

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What Is It Really Like to Be a Black Farmer in the US? 34:32

1M ago34:32

34:32

Revisiting a (still quite relevant) episode from 2023: Kathleen Finlay, president of Glynwood, and Mark talk with Black Farmer Fund co-founders Olivia Watkins and Karen Washington about the special, specific challenges facing Black farmers; who the food system "belongs" to; and how to combat the inherent racial injustices in the US food system, not…

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Mark Bittman 30:14

1M ago30:14

30:14

Mark Bittman examines the intersection of food, farming, and public policy, urging a rethink of agriculture to tackle chronic health issues and steep healthcare costs. He’s the author of 30 books and hosts the podcast “Food with Mark Bittman.” Find him at bittmanproject.com For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidenti…

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Laurie Woolever: Batali, Bourdain, and All the Nuance 29:55

1M ago29:55

29:55

The writer—and ex-Mario Batali employee and assistant to Anthony Bourdain for a decade—talks to Kate about how (and if) kitchen culture has changed since the early-aughts heydey; why she never felt like a victim; her new memoir, Care and Feeding; and how Anthony Bourdain put people at ease—and why people loved him so much. Subscribe to Food with Ma…

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Sutton Foster on Evolving Into a Good Eater 24:31

2M ago24:31

24:31

In a rerun from 2021, the Broadway star talks to Kate about a complex mother-daughter relationship—and the therapeutic nature of writing a memoir, coming up in the worlds of acting and food, and crocheting for Hugh Jackman. Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by lea…

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Sharon McMahon 26:59

2M ago26:59

26:59

Sharon McMahon illustrates her winning approach as America’s Government Teacher. She’s host of the chart-topping podcast “Here’s Where It Gets Interesting” and bestselling author of The Small and the Mighty. Find her at sharonmcmahon.com For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary Instagram @trlibrary X @TRP…

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Julian Baggini: How the World Eats 40:01

2M ago40:01

40:01

The philosopher and journalist talks to Mark about why the big picture surrounding food confuses people, and what we can do to remedy that dynamic; what surprised him most in his research around the global food landscape; and 'food citizens' vs 'food consumers.' Read an excerpt from Julian Baggini's new book, 'How the World Eats,' on the Bittman Pr…

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At Michele Norris's Home, the Kitchen Takes Center Stage 31:58

2M ago31:58

31:58

In this rerun from 2024, acclaimed journalist Michele Norris talks to Mark about how she came to start her podcast, Your Mama's Kitchen; the standout moments in her (amazing) career; and how she preps for meals 30 days ahead. View this episode's recipe here: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/michele-norriss-zucchini-bread/ Subscribe to Food with Ma…

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Judith Shulevitz 30:23

2M ago30:23

30:23

Judith Shulevitz makes the moral case for a day of rest. She is a contributing writer to The Atlantic and author of The Sabbath World: Glimpses of a Different Order of Time. Find her at judithshulevitz.com For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary Instagram @trlibrary X @TRPresLibrary. And sign up for our …

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Alton Brown Looks Back 30:46

2M ago30:46

30:46

The writer, chef, and TV star talks to Mark and Kate about fame, "then" and now; the problem with memory—and memoir; falling up the stairs; his farewell tour; and eating on the road, monastically. Head to the Bittman Project for a special excerpt from Alton's new book, Food for Thought: https://bittmanproject.com/alton-brown-meals-that-made-me-part…

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Food Addiction and the Path to Real, Positive Change 36:15

2M ago36:15

36:15

Professors—and ultraprocessed food experts—Ashley Gearhardt and Kelly Brownell join Mark and Kate to talk about why the robust new science about food and addiction is going to be hard to ignore, how junk food could take the path of cigarettes and opioids with regards to litigation (and how tobacco paved the way), and why marketing these foods to ki…

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Matthew Barzun 31:41

3M ago31:41

31:41

Matthew Barzun reimagines leadership by breaking free of hierarchies. Formerly the U.S. ambassador to the U.K. and to Sweden, he is the author of The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn To Let Go. Find him at matthewbarzun.com For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary Instagram @trlibrar…

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Jared Blumenfeld: Let's Fight for a Joyful Future 35:36

3M ago35:36

35:36

The national climate leader and philanthropist talks to Mark about why he's excited about the future of food; the role that well-heeled philanthropy can, should, and does play in food and climate; the ways in which school food is improving that benefits both kids and farmers; and the issue that mainstream environmentalists haven't yet focused on—an…

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Bradley Tusk Knows Firsthand: Feeding People Is a Solvable Problem 41:49

3M ago41:49

41:49

The venture capitalist and political strategist talks to Mark and Kate about when, how, and why he chose to focus his efforts on hunger—and exactly how these efforts have proven so successful; what's stopping politicians from feeding kids; and the best ways to put food on the table when government isn't helping. Plus, how he's attempting to turn mo…

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Stewart McLaurin 27:39

3M ago27:39

27:39

Stewart McLaurin breathes life into the nation’s most iconic landmark, sharing delightful details and illuminating hidden depths. He is president of the nonpartisan, nonprofit White House Historical Association and host of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast. Find the WHHA at www.whitehousehistory.org and The White House 1600 Sessions podcast at …

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Paula Daniels Is Arranging a World Around Good Food 42:48

3M ago42:48

42:48

The food systems expert talks to Mark about The Center for Good Food Purchasing, which she co-founded ten years ago—and about her new role at the LA County Office of Food Equity, a new coalition of people working on good food availability with a commitment from the county. Plus, the two discuss the definitions behind good, sustainable, and fair foo…

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Eric Liu 28:45

4M ago28:45

28:45

Eric Liu confronts feelings of powerlessness and the significance of patriotism in the U.S. He is the CEO of Citizen University and author of You’re More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen. Find him at www.citizenuniversity.us For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary Instag…

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Phoebe Robinson and the Beauty of Nerding Out 35:55

4M ago35:55

35:55

The comedian talks to Kate about her new show, Clash of the Cookbooks, and why we need more positive television; being a podcasting pioneer; the beauty of a good graze; and, for the first time, making content that her beloved niece and nephew are allowed to watch. Are you liking Food with Mark Bittman? Got feedback? We'd love it if you'd take our (…

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Kate Rutherford: At the Intersection of Rock Climbing and Good Food 30:49

4M ago30:49

30:49

Revisiting our episode with professional climber and good food advocate Kate Rutherford, who talks to Mark and Kate about her childhood in Alaska (commuting by dogsled!); how Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard got her interested in regenerative agriculture and food activism; and why and how she's making it easier for rock climbers to source local foo…

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Katharine Hayhoe 30:31

4M ago30:31

30:31

Katharine Hayhoe unpacks climate change division in America and refocuses the narrative on emotional connection. She is an atmospheric scientist, author, and climate advocate committed to averting human suffering. Find her at katharinehayhoe.com. For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary Instagram @trlibra…

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Jeremy Salamon: Hungarian Food From a 2nd Generation POV 34:47

4M ago34:47

34:47

The Brooklyn-based chef talks to Mark and Kate about what made growing up with both of his grandmothers around so magical; how, with his much-loved restaurant, Agi's Counter, he's preserving the past as he helps it to evolve a bit; and why he thinks of some of his most popular recipes as Pokémon. The Bittman Project is featuring two recipes from Je…

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Ben Mims: The Soul of a Cookie 32:27

4M ago32:27

32:27

The food writer and cookbook author – most recently of Crumbs: Cookies and Sweets from Around the World – talks to Mark and Kate about COOKIES. Do we take them for granted? What constitutes a cookie? Plus, the most interesting things Ben learned in his research, how cookies have evolved to suit the changing times, his favorite cookie recipes for th…

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Brita and Bryce Lundberg: When Rice = Family 33:37

4M ago33:37

33:37

The father-daughter farmer duo, of Lundberg Family Farms, talk to Mark and Kate about making the right choices in farming for four generations, the organic spectrum, why working together is so wonderful, and why you might want to taste your soil. (Plus – what does "regenerative" actually mean?) Want rice recipes? We've got them: https://bittmanproj…

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Ted Leonsis 26:50

4M ago26:50

26:50

Ted Leonsis traces his remarkable path to success and self-actualization. He is the CEO of Monumental Sports, a former AOL executive, and the author of The Business of Happiness. Find him at monumentalsports.com. For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary Instagram @trlibrary X @TRPresLibrary. And sign up f…

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Warm and Cozy Chats with Regula Ysewijn and Carolyn Robb 39:05

5M ago39:05

39:05

Revisiting a holiday episode from 2022! Culinary historian and writer Regula Ysewijn chats about the crazy British tradition of boar's head, writing the Downton Abbey Christmas Cookbook, and how Charles Dickens saved Christmas; and former royal chef Carolyn Robb talks about the unfair tradition of "Bad British food" and how Christmas makes up for i…

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Secretary Tom Vilsack: The Future of Farming and Food 45:56

5M ago45:56

45:56

The Secretary of Agriculture talks to Mark about the progress we've made in farming and agriculture in the last decade, debunking the "all farms are the same" myth and exactly why it's so important to support small farmers; the new opportunities that have been created in the farming space; why he's so concerned about rebuilding rural populations; a…

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Daniel Levitin 29:33

5M ago29:33

29:33

Daniel Levitin reveals the profound impact of music on our bodies, along with its surprising potential to foster diplomacy. He is a neuroscientist, musician, and the author of I Heard There Was A Secret Chord: Music As Medicine. Find him at: www.daniellevitin.com For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary I…

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Calvin Trillin and His Biggest Fan, Mark Bittman 30:30

5M ago30:30

30:30

The acclaimed writer talks to Mark about being the world's worst busboy, "the alleged parting of the Red Sea," unintentionally writing about murders, how to make smoked mackerel pâté, and his storied career. Get the Applesauce recipe mentioned in this episode on The Bittman Project: https://www.bittmanproject.com/p/mark-bittman-applesauce Are you l…

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Bryan Ford: It’s a Great Time to Be a Baker 37:07

5M ago37:07

37:07

Baker Bryan Ford talks to Mark and Kate about his new book, Pan Y Dulce; what it's like to truly interpret a food culture; the trickiness of ingredients and cost and taste; and why it's so exciting to be a first generation baker right now. The Bittman Project is featuring two recipes from Pan Y Dulce: Tustacas: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/tus…

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What’s It Like to Be a Chef on a Cruise Ship? 27:08

5M ago27:08

27:08

Wolfgang Maier, Executive Culinary Director of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, talks to Mark and Kate about what it's like to work with more than 400 other chefs, making 6000 meals a day; the difference between cooking for staff and cooking for guests (and the best thing about cooking for that many people); the most commonly ordered food; and how alcoho…

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Carla Hayden 29:20

5M ago29:20

29:20

Dr. Carla Hayden offers hope through the historical insights, critical services, and numerous opportunities that libraries provide us. She is the 14th Librarian of Congress, where she’s been developing new programs and expanding access to the LOC’s vast collection. Keep up-to-date with the Library of Congress at www.loc.gov. For more, visit goodcit…

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Jody Eddy: Inspired by Food in Divine Places 38:38

5M ago38:38

38:38

Writer Jody Eddy joins Mark and Kate to talk about her new book, Elysian Kitchens: Recipes Inspired by the Traditions and Tastes of the World's Sacred Spaces. Jody shares the most notable things she encountered in her research travels, how gaining ancient wisdom and feeling serendipitous along the way changed her, and how sacred spaces reflect our …

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Al Roker and Courtney Roker Laga: Bringing the Charm 37:04

6M ago37:04

37:04

The father-daughter duo talks to our father-daughter duo about their new cookbook and why it's special – and what it was like working on it together. Plus, Courtney's "recipe detective" journey and Al's take on The Morning Show – and Mark's on The Bear. Get the recipe for Everything-Bagel and Lox Strata on The Bittman Project: https://bittmanprojec…

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Carly Fiorina 34:06

6M ago34:06

34:06

Carly Fiorina reflects on her journey as a business leader, highlighting the importance of humility and humanity. She is the former CEO of Hewlett Packard and the National Honorary Chair of the Virginia 250 Commission. Find her at: www.carlyfiorina.com For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary Instagram @t…

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Alice Waters, Spence Medford, and Farm to School Lunch 48:15

6M ago48:15

48:15

Mark and Kate talk with Alice Waters, founder of the Edible Schoolyard Project, and Spence Medford, senior vice president at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Together, they analyze why there are reasons to be optimistic about school lunch, and especially about school-supported agriculture. The team's new project – School Lunch Across A…

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Alexander Smalls: In the African Community, Food Is Currency 30:18

6M ago30:18

30:18

The chef and cookbook writer talks to Mark and Kate about being a Black man in opera, and why he left the art behind to become a chef; traveling through Africa and the beauty of educating others on the continent's cooking traditions; and the one food tradition he encountered in his journeys that shocked him. Get the recipe for Wild Greens and Chees…

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Kermit Roosevelt III 25:32

6M ago25:32

25:32

Kermit Roosevelt III challenges the conventional narrative about America’s founding ideals. He is a professor of constitutional law, the author of The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America's Story, and the great-great-grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt. Find him at: www.kermitroosevelt.net For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follo…

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Julia Turshen on Feeling Gratitude in the Kitchen 31:32

6M ago31:32

31:32

Writer and food champion Julia Turshen talks to Mark and Kate about the beauty and the struggles that come with being a diligent home cook, how 2020 changed the way we make dinner (and clean up), if "aspirational cooking" has made people cook less, and her new cookbook, What Goes with What. Get Julia's recipe for Caesar Spaghetti on The Bittman Pro…

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Exposing the Toxic Underbelly of Tyson Foods 31:42

7M ago31:42

31:42

Reporter Alice Driver talks with Mark and Kate about her work with Arkansas-based Tyson employees – many of whom are immigrants and refugees – for her book, Life and Death of the American Worker. She explains why the number of injuries at the company is higher than reported; how employees feel gaslit; why support for meatpacking companies – and, by…

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Dan Harris 32:09

7M ago32:09

32:09

Dan Harris challenges the myth of rugged individualism, advocating for mindfulness and altruism in the pursuit of happiness. He’s an author, former ABC News anchor, and host of the podcast 10% Happier. Find him at: www.danharris.com For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary Instagram @trlibrary X @TRPresLi…

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A Love Letter to Bangkok in NYC's West Village 36:21

7M ago36:21

36:21

Jen Saesue and Max Wittawat, owner and chef (respectively) at NYC's wildly successful Bangkok Supper Club, talk to Kate and Mark about bringing Bangkok to life in New York, being jaded by fine dining, the art of ordering Thai food, and the secret to Max's toasted rice powder. Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherev…

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Exploring School Lunch In Meghalaya, India 24:37

7M ago24:37

24:37

Mark and Kathleen talk to each other from Meghalaya, in the east Khasi hills, where the government provides just 5 rupees per child per day for school lunch – about 6 cents – plus rice. They talk about the funding that's underway for a group of schools in Meghalaya to change meals there, plus what the schools can do to maintain these positive chang…

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Mike Rowe 32:55

7M ago32:55

32:55

Mike Rowe expounds on American history, his disdain for teleprompters, and the value of “the strenuous life.” He’s the former host of Discovery’s “Dirty Jobs” and a leading advocate for the skilled trades. Find his work at: www.mikerowe.com For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary Instagram @trlibrary X @…

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How Food in the US Is Used to Divide and Conquest 28:12

7M ago28:12

28:12

Writer Andrea Freeman, a pioneer in food politics, talks to Mark and Kate about the history of food politics, from colonization to slavery to the Americanization of immigrant food culture; how the way we operate now is rooted in these practices; how Big Food has figured out how to meet kids where they are at any given point in time—from television …

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