1.5.20 / TIME FOR CHANGE IN THE WINE INDUSTRY
The Court of Master Sommeliers faces accusations of sexual harassment and assault, and reports of fostering a culture of racism. Our panelists discuss the need for change in the wine industry.
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12.9.20 / MERCH... JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Breaking news…we now have merch! In addition, to tide you over for the holidays we have a new bonus episode from the Celebrating Hispanic Roots discussion.
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11.19.20 / A HARVEST YEAR LIKE NO OTHER
Learn about harvest season danger, help wildfire evacuees, take my rosé class, check out our new merch, listen to Mr. Pancakes, and WE’VE GONE INDIE!
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10.21.20 / "JUNK" FOOD + JUDGMENT
How did McDonald’s come to play a defining role in Black American history? And should society judge individuals on the basis of the foods they eat? Historian Marcia Chatelain, author and columnist Roxane Gay, and Memphis-based health advocate Whitney Trotter discuss in Episode 81 of The Four Top.
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9.15.20 / FIGHT FIRE + REENVISION MEDIA
Yes, we can take action to prevent future wildfires. Here’s how. Also, here’s how you can tune in to hear the lowdown on the shakeup in food media that happened over summer 2020.
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8.19.20 / FOOD, FILM & FICTION
As summer heats up and the pandemic rages on, we’re all looking for something new to watch or read right now. So for our August episode, The Four Top calls in three experts to recommend some of the best movies and novels that portray the culinary world.
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7.22.20 / WHY VEGANISM MATTERS NOW
In this era of pandemic and political protests, a formerly marginalized diet and lifestyle has become increasingly prevalent and celebrated. Espoused by political leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Coretta Scott King, veganism is a social movement with a pacifist message.
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6.15.20 / EATING ON THE EDGE
What explains the high infection rate of COVID-19 among food-processing workers? Do Americans have a new understanding of food insecurity? And what is “Corona-conscious eating”?
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5.27.20 / MEET THE NEW WAVE OF CULINARY E-ENTREPRENEURS
They owned small culinary companies. They were planning for the future. But they never could have anticipated a pandemic.
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4.8.20 / SALAMI FOR YOUR HEALTH
Why salami is good for your health. What’s trending in rosé sales this very unusual spring? And your words.
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