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Pressure Cooker

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63 episodes
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Feeding a family is among the most basic of human responsibilities. So why do we so often feel like we’re failing at it? On Pressure Cooker, veteran journalists Jane Black and Liz Dunn dish out empathy and common-sense strategies for busy parents navigating manipulative marketing messages, impossible cultural expectations, and little people with big personalities as they try to set their children on a healthy path for life. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

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August 21, 2024

Fan Fave: The Twisted History of School Lunch Part 2

<p>After the cheesy gut bombs of the Reagan era, we’ve arrived at the “hopey changey” era of school lunch. Michelle Obama put school lunch on the front page and ushered in upgraded nutrition standards. But the battles didn’t end there. In this episode, Jane and Liz unwrap the future of school food with concrete tips on how parents can make a difference.</p> <p>And, as promised, If you'd like to follow along and find out what we'll be doing in  Pressure Cooker's next act, please submit your email address at <a href="http://pressurecook.substack.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://pressurecook.substack.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723689871029000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0t9RfXEvm0OlOkqS28xTzA">pressurecook.substack.com</a>. Thank you, listeners, for two amazing years!</p> <p>Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.</p> <p>See<a href="omnystudio.com/listener"> omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

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August 1, 2024

Fan Fave: The Twisted History of School Lunch: Part 1

<p>For those unfamiliar with the inner workings of the school lunch program, it is puzzling, even maddening: Why is it so hard to offer tasty, nutritious food at school? In this episode, Jane and Liz dig into the history of the school lunch program to unveil how we got to where we are today. It’s a surprisingly twisted tale involving desperate farmers, skittish military generals, shortsighted bean counters, pizza lobbyists, and a network of underground caves…filled with cheese. </p> <p>And, as promised, If you'd like to follow along and find out what we'll be doing in  Pressure Cooker's next act, please submit your email address at <a href="http://pressurecook.substack.com">pressurecook.substack.com</a>. Thank you, listeners, for two amazing years!</p> <p><br>Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media</p> <p><br>See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

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June 27, 2024

Red Light, Green Light: Our Biggest Do’s and Don’ts For Feeding Kids

<p>In this final installment of Pressure Cooker (at least, for now!) Jane and Liz reflect on lessons learned over the course of more than fifty episodes. From political activism to picture-perfect bento lunches, our hosts break down which habits listeners should consider leaning into – and which ones you should let go of.  </p> <p>Although we’re hitting ‘pause’ on the podcast for now, we’ve got lots of ideas brewing for the future of Pressure Cooker. If you’d like to stay in the loop on news and updates, please submit your email address at <a href="http://pressurecook.substack.com">pressurecook.substack.com</a>. Thank you, listeners, for two amazing years!</p> <p>Note: One of our recommendations was to get involved politically – especially about food marketing to kids. Here’s how: </p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Email the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative at programs@bbbnp.org. </li> <li aria-level="1">Or call (yes, you have to call!!) the Federal Trade Commission and make your voice heard: (202) 326-2222</li> </ul><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

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What is Pressure Cooker?

Feeding a family is among the most basic of human responsibilities. So why do we so often feel like we’re failing at it? On Pressure Cooker, veteran journalists Jane Black and Liz Dunn dish out empathy and common-sense strategies for busy parents navigating manipulative marketing messages, impossible cultural expectations, and little people with big personalities as they try to set their children on a healthy path for life.

Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

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