Join host Mike Lee for the ultimate food future brain jam! In this special season finale, we’ve assembled the dream team of guest co-hosts from Season 1 - the builders, innovators, and visionaries literally shaping tomorrow’s food system.
From climate-driven ingredient swaps to the ethics of automation, from GLP-1's impact to the mythology of superfoods, this episode tackles the biggest questions about food’s future through rapid-fire discussions and hot takes.
Featured Guests:
Melanie Bartleme (Mintel)
Mike Wolf (The Spoon)
Katie Stebbins (Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University)
Ben Walmer (Highlands Dinner Club)
Charles Temkey (Clam Man, Coffee Wizard, Opera Singer)
Ethan Soloviev (How Good)
Ali Bouzari (Pilot R&D)
Nicki Briggs (Here There Consulting)
Key Themes Explored:
Climate adaptation in food production
Technology vs human connection in food systems
Economic inequality and food access
The mythology of nutrition marketing
Automation’s impact on food jobs
Cultural identity in globalized food
Mental health and food’s emotional role
