World Food Prize Podcast: Dialogue That Feeds the World Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:05:16 -0400 http://www.worldfoodprize.org/podcast en-us © 2026 World Food Prize Podcast: Dialogue That Feeds the World yes 0bce4e6d-a5a3-5296-b3eb-dc54d919746a podcast@worldfoodprize.org World Food Prize Foundation episodic false 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.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) World Food Prize, Agriculture, World Food Prize Laureate, Science, Innovation, Hunger, Food Insecurity, Nutrition World Food Prize Foundation podcast@worldfoodprize.org https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1bqff0mclhaikleplj5gby5swric?.jpg World Food Prize Podcast: Dialogue That Feeds the World http://www.worldfoodprize.org/podcast Thomas J. Vilsack World Food Prize Podcast with Janti Soeripto of Save the Children U.S. 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.

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> 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.

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> World Food Prize Foundation Buzzsprout-19276215 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2220 World Food Prize, agriculture, food security, global hunger, new podcast, nutrition, innovation, science, Norman Borlaug, DialogueNext, Borlaug Dialogue, Tom Vilsack, Save the Children, Childhood Hunger, Janti Soeripto, School Meals 1 9 full false World Food Prize Podcast with Rajiv Shah of the Rockefeller Foundation 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 window into what it takes to create solutions that endure.

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> 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 window into what it takes to create solutions that endure.

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> World Food Prize Foundation Buzzsprout-19198921 Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2138 Rockefeller Foundation, World Food Prize, Norman Borlaug, Tom Vilsack, Rajiv Shah, Podcast, Agriculture, World Hunger, Food Insecurity 1 8 full false World Food Prize Podcast with Ndidi Nwuneli of the ONE Campaign 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 partner in shaping global development agendas and investment priorities.

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Spring Gala Tickets and Information: www.worldfoodprize.org/gala

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> 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 partner in shaping global development agendas and investment priorities.

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Spring Gala Tickets and Information: www.worldfoodprize.org/gala

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> World Food Prize Foundation Buzzsprout-19070645 Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2339 ONE Campaign, Ndidi Nwuneli, Africa, Agriculture, Food Security, Global Hunger, World Food Prize, Norman Borlaug, Tom Vilsack, Podcast 1 7 full false World Food Prize Podcast with Rikin Gandhi of Digital Green 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, localized guidance on crops, livestock, inputs and climate risk for more than one million farmers across Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Spring Gala Tickets and Information: www.worldfoodprize.org/gala

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> 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, localized guidance on crops, livestock, inputs and climate risk for more than one million farmers across Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Spring Gala Tickets and Information: www.worldfoodprize.org/gala

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> World Food Prize Foundation Buzzsprout-19047542 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2012 Digital Green, Rikin Gandhi, Tom Vilsack, Artificial Intelligence, AI, agriculture, farming, smallholder, podcast, World Food Prize, Norman Borlaug 1 6 full false World Food Prize Podcast with Fred P. Hochberg 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

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> 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

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> World Food Prize Foundation Buzzsprout-18971880 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2037 World Food Prize, Foundation, Non-Profit, Agriculture, Food, Nutrition, Hunger, Import, Export, Trade, Laureate 1 5 full false World Food Prize Podcast with Billy Shore of Share Our Strength 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 partnerships turn ideas into impact. The conversation offers practical insight and inspiration for anyone committed to helping ensure every child and family has access to nutritious food.

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> 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 partnerships turn ideas into impact. The conversation offers practical insight and inspiration for anyone committed to helping ensure every child and family has access to nutritious food.

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> World Food Prize Foundation Buzzsprout-18857219 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1701 World Food Prize, Tom Vilsack, Podcast, Share Our Strength, No Kid Hungry, Food Security, Global Hunger, School Meals, Nutrition, Childhood Hunger 1 4 full false World Food Prize Podcast with Ambassador Michael Froman 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 positioning food assistance within broader defense and development strategies can help prevent crises and support long-term global stability.

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> 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 positioning food assistance within broader defense and development strategies can help prevent crises and support long-term global stability.

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> World Food Prize Foundation Buzzsprout-18778235 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0600 1796 Council on Foreign Relations, Agriculture, Ambassador Michael Froman, CFR, Food Security, World Food Prize, Tom Vilsack 1 3 full false World Food Prize Podcast with Howard W. Buffett & Barrett Ersek of Holganix 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 gain insight into the economic, environmental and conservation benefits of soil health innovation and the ways this innovation can boost food and nutrition security.

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> 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 gain insight into the economic, environmental and conservation benefits of soil health innovation and the ways this innovation can boost food and nutrition security.

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The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> World Food Prize Foundation Buzzsprout-18678850 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600 2424 World Food Prize, Buffett, Holganix, Soil Health, Mariangela Hungria, Ersek, Soil Degradation, Podcast, Agriculture, Farming 1 2 full false World Food Prize Podcast with Feeding America's Claire Babineaux-Fontenot 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 us - and how we can make a difference.

The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> 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 us - and how we can make a difference.

The World Food Prize Podcast is presented by The Wellmark Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of all Iowans and South Dakotans. By supporting conversations on food and nutrition, The Wellmark Foundation is advancing the role access to nutritious food plays in long, healthy lives and in building a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.

]]> World Food Prize Foundation Buzzsprout-18612225 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600 1960 Feeding America, World Food Prize Foundation, Wellmark, Tom Vilsack, podcast, world hunger, food insecurity 1 1 full false World Food Prize Podcast: Dialogue That Feeds the World 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 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 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 and nutrition-secure future for everyone, everywhere.

Learn more and watch the video version of the podcast here: www.worldfoodprize.org/podcast

]]> 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 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 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 and nutrition-secure future for everyone, everywhere.

Learn more and watch the video version of the podcast here: www.worldfoodprize.org/podcast

]]> World Food Prize Foundation Buzzsprout-18559676 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0600 124 World Food Prize, agriculture, food security, global hunger, new podcast, nutrition, innovation, science, Norman Borlaug, DialogueNext, Borlaug Dialogue, Tom Vilsack, Iowa trailer false