About World Food Prize Podcast: Dialogue That Feeds the World
The World Food Prize Podcast is the official podcast of the World Food Prize Foundation, launched in 2026—the 40th Anniversary of the Prize. Hosted by Foundation CEO and former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, the podcast builds on the enduring legacy of World Food Prize Founder Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, advancing the idea that food security is a fundamental human right that transcends politics, geography and ideology.
Twice each month, Vilsack sits down with leaders from across the global food system—including scientists, farmers, policymakers, youth advocates, World Food Prize Laureates and global changemakers—to explore practical, forward-looking solutions for nourishing a growing world. Through in-depth conversations, this podcast aims to raise awareness about the global issue of hunger, educate listeners about the work of the World Food Prize Foundation and elevate the solution-oriented voices of those driving real-world impact.
Each episode offers insight, perspective and inspiration—uniting diverse viewpoints around a shared goal: advancing a food-secure future for everyone, everywhere.
Episode 18: World Food Prize Podcast with Huub Lelieveld, 2026 World Food Prize Laureate
In this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, Dialogue That Feeds the World, Tom Vilsack speaks with Huub Lelieveld, the 2026 World Food Prize Laureate and the first to be recognized for his contributions to global food safety. Lelieveld discusses how his early curiosity about improving the way things work led to a 40-year career at Unilever, where he pioneered innovations in food processing and safety to help prevent contamination, reduce food waste and protect consumers. The conversation...
12 Oct 2026
Episode 17: World Food Prize Podcast with Fatema AlMulla, UAE Presidential Court
In this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, Dialogue That Feeds the World, Tom Vilsack speaks with Fatema AlMulla of the United Arab Emirates Presidential Court about how the Gulf region is turning food and water security into a cornerstone of long-term national resilience and opportunity in a rapidly changing world. The conversation highlights how the United Arab Emirates is leveraging its unique environmental constraints as a catalyst for innovation, efficient resource use and cutting-...
30 Sept 2026
Episode 16: World Food Prize Podcast with Apoorva Oza and Didier Van Bignoot of Aga Khan Foundation
In this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, Dialogue That Feeds the World, Tom Vilsack speaks with Apoorva Oza and Didier Van Bignoot of the Aga Khan Foundation about how food security today requires a wider lens, from climate pressures and economic opportunity to community resilience and sustainable development. The conversation explores the importance of locally led solutions to food insecurity and climate challenges. It highlights how the Aga Khan Foundation’s integrated work across a...
16 Sept 2026
Episode 15: World Food Prize Podcast with Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director of CGIAR
In this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, Dialogue That Feeds the World, Tom Vilsack speaks with Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director of CGIAR, about the future of global food systems and the role of science and innovation in addressing hunger, climate change and nutrition challenges. Dr. Elouafi discusses the importance of crop diversification, climate-resilient agriculture and the use of underutilized crops to strengthen food security in vulnerable regions. The conversat...
2 Sept 2026
Episode 14: World Food Prize Podcast with Chris Nelson, President and CEO of Kemin Industries
In this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, Dialogue That Feeds the World, Tom Vilsack speaks with Chris Nelson, President and CEO of Kemin Industries, about the company’s evolution into a global ingredients manufacturer operating in more than 90 countries. Nelson discusses how science-driven leadership, innovation and company culture have guided Kemin’s work in improving the quality of life for more than a billion people each day through advancements in food, nutrition, health and agric...
19 Aug 2026
World Food Prize Podcast with Dr. Michael Kremer, 2019 Nobel Prize Laureate
In this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, Dialogue That Feeds the World, Dr. Michael Kremer discusses how advances in digital technology and other innovations are reshaping approaches to global agricultural and development challenges. The conversation focuses on the broader opportunity to move effective solutions from isolated successful trials to systems that can operate at national and global scale, improving outcomes for farmers and communities. It also highlights the importan...
21 Jul 2026
World Food Prize Podcast with Mary Sellers of United Way of Central Iowa
In this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, Dialogue That Feeds the World, Mary Sellers, President of United Way of Central Iowa, discusses with Tom Vilsack how community-driven solutions can strengthen food and nutrition security and overall well-being. She shares how United Way brings together donors, nonprofits, businesses and government to address persistent challenges and advance the key elements of thriving communities. The conversation explores the ways United Way is increasing ac...
7 Jul 2026
World Food Prize Podcast with Jeremy Gosch of Hy-Vee, Inc.
In this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, Dialogue That Feeds the World, Tom Vilsack speaks with Jeremy Gosch, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Hy-Vee, Inc., about the company’s role as one of the largest privately owned retailers in the United States and its impact across the Midwest through an integrated approach spanning retail, healthcare, supply chain and technology. Gosch discusses how leadership and culture drive Hy-Vee’s mission of making lives easier, healthier and happier, an...
16 Jun 2026
World Food Prize Podcast with Myron Stine of Stine Seed Company
In this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, Dialogue That Feeds the World, Tom Vilsack speaks with Myron Stine, President of Stine Seed Company, about the critical role of agricultural innovation in strengthening food security in the United States and around the world. Myron shares how sustained investment in research—from advanced soybean breeding to high-performance corn—continues to push the boundaries of yield and resilience, and why pairing cutting-edge genetics with localized agron...
2 Jun 2026
World Food Prize Podcast with Janti Soeripto of Save the Children U.S.
In this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, Dialogue That Feeds the World, Tom Vilsack speaks with Janti Soeripto, President and CEO of Save the Children US, about closing food security gaps in rural America and globally. Janti discusses community-led solutions that use local data and partnerships to identify and address food gaps, as well as child hunger advocacy in the U.S. through the Save the Children Action Network and policy efforts. --- The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by...
19 May 2026
World Food Prize Podcast with Rajiv Shah of the Rockefeller Foundation
In this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, Dialogue That Feeds the World, Tom Vilsack sits down with Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation, to explore how bold ideas and innovative approaches can drive meaningful change in a complex, interconnected world. Through stories from his decades leading initiatives in global development and public health, Dr. Shah reflects on the risks, opportunities and thoughtful strategies that make lasting impact possible, offering a wi...
5 May 2026
World Food Prize Podcast with Ndidi Nwuneli of the ONE Campaign
In this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, Dialogue That Feeds the World, Tom Vilsack speaks with Ndidi Nwuneli, President and CEO of the ONE Campaign, about how data-driven advocacy builds public support and political will for policies that strengthen health systems and expand economic opportunity across Africa. They discuss how grassroots advocates mobilize to influence decision-makers and ensure commitments translate into measurable impact, as well as how Africa can be a central part...
21 Apr 2026
World Food Prize Podcast with Rikin Gandhi of Digital Green
On this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, host Tom Vilsack sits down with Rikin Gandhi, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Green, for an insightful conversation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, agriculture and global food and nutrition security. They explore Gandhi’s journey from engineer to founder and his mission to apply technology in service of smallholder farmers. The discussion highlights how FarmerChat transforms research, extension knowledge and data into real-time, l...
7 Apr 2026
World Food Prize Podcast with Fred P. Hochberg
On this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, host Tom Vilsack sits down with Fred P. Hochberg, Board Chair of Meridian International Center Board of Trustees and former Chairman and President of the Export–Import Bank of the United States, for a wide-ranging conversation on trade and global food and nutrition security. Spring Gala Tickets and Information: www.worldfoodprize.org/gala --- The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the h...
17 Mar 2026
World Food Prize Podcast with Billy Shore of Share Our Strength
In this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, Tom Vilsack speaks with Billy Shore, founder and executive chair of Share Our Strength, about the progress - and the work still ahead - in the fight to end childhood hunger in the United States. Shore discusses the impact of the No Kid Hungry campaign, the importance of meeting families where they are and the value of smart policy and collaboration. Together, they reflect on what food and nutrition security work has taught them and how strong p...
3 Mar 2026
World Food Prize Podcast with Ambassador Michael Froman
In this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, Tom Vilsack speaks with Ambassador Michael Froman, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, about the evolving global landscape shaping food and nutrition security. Their conversation highlights the powerful connection between food and nutrition insecurity and conflict, underscoring how protecting access to food can strengthen communities and serve as a form of soft power that lowers the risk of conflict. The episode also explores how pos...
17 Feb 2026
World Food Prize Podcast with Howard W. Buffett & Barrett Ersek of Holganix
On this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, host Tom Vilsack sits down with Howard W. Buffett, Chair of the Advisory Board at Holganix and Barrett Ersek, Founder and CEO of Holganix to discuss the role of science and cross-sector collaboration in strengthening global food systems. Drawing on boots-on-the-ground work with farmers at Holganix, the discussion examines how rejuvenating degraded soils can boost yields, reduce fertilizer use and improve water-holding capacity. Listeners...
3 Feb 2026
World Food Prize Podcast with Feeding America's Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
On this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, host Tom Vilsack sits down with Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, to explore innovative strategies for combating hunger in the United States and beyond. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of leading the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, highlighting practical solutions and real-world impact in the fight for food and nutrition security. Listeners will gain insight into why food insecurity matters to all of ...
26 Jan 2026
World Food Prize Podcast: Dialogue That Feeds the World
The World Food Prize Podcast is the official podcast of the World Food Prize Foundation, launched in 2026—the 40th Anniversary of the Prize. Hosted by Foundation CEO Tom Vilsack, the podcast builds on the enduring legacy of World Food Prize Founder Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, advancing the idea that food and nutrition security is a fundamental human right that transcends politics, geography and ideology. Twice each month, Vilsack sits down with leaders from across the global food system—including ...
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