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5 min read🎙️ The Voices & The Context
- The Format: Casual NPR-style interview show with host-led discussions, blending news analysis and expert insights.
- The Key Players:
- Guest 1: Jane Black, food journalist and co-author of the Consumed newsletter; expert on nutrition policy, unpacking the new dietary guidelines with skepticism and context.
- Guest 2: Liz Dunn, food journalist, Consumed co-author, NYT/WSJ contributor; shares bold 2026 food trend predictions with insider data and humor.
- Host: Noelle King, engaging interviewer with witty banter and personal asides, driving lively flow.
- The Vibe: Educational yet fun and irreverent—mix of policy deep-dive intensity, eye-rolling at food fads, and optimistic futurism.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Jane Black**
- 2 (01:48) **New Food Pyramid Breakdown**
- 3 (02:40) **Saturated Fats Controversy**
- 4 (05:41) **Reductions in Grains and Sugar**
- 5 (07:47) **War on Ultra-Processed Foods**
- 6 (09:28) **Real-World Impact of Guidelines**
- 7 (16:01) **🎙️ Introduction: Liz Dunn**
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Show Notes
Let them eat steak.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
The revised Food Pyramid from the Department of Health and Human Services. Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images.
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