Episodes

  • Food Freedom Radio – February 7, 2026

    Food Freedom Radio – February 7, 2026
    Feb 9 2026
    Laura is joined by Ayub (Yubi) Hassan of Blue Horn Tea and Bilal Madani of Crème Foods as they share their experiences as entrepreneurs navigating the social and economic landscape of Minneapolis. They discuss the deep connection between cultural heritage and community resilience, highlighting how Somali tea and Basque cheesecake serve as bridges for unity…
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    43 mins
  • Food Freedom Radio – January 31, 2026

    Food Freedom Radio – January 31, 2026
    Feb 2 2026
    Laura speaks with Teresa McCormick, the Executive Director of The Good Acre, to talk about how Minnesota’s largest non-profit food hub is shaking things up. Teresa explains their “farm to community” mission, which connects local farmers with schools and hospitals to ensure everyone gets a seat at the table with fresh, healthy food. We also…
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    44 mins
  • Food Freedom Radio – January 24, 2026

    Food Freedom Radio – January 24, 2026
    Jan 26 2026
    Laura Hedlund takes us inside Zion Community Church to meet the “brigade” of neighbors fighting a local humanitarian crisis with radical community love. You’ll hear how volunteers like Ryan and Kaylee are sourcing fresh produce from local farmers to pack hundreds of shelter-in-place kits for families terrified to leave their homes. It’s a moving reminder…
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    17 mins
  • Food Freedom Radio – January 17, 2026

    Food Freedom Radio – January 17, 2026
    Jan 19 2026
    Join Laura Hedlund as she explores the intricate connection between our microbiome, fermented foods, and overall well-being. Guest experts Andreas Gomez and Jonah Uyldert share their insights on how a healthy gut can bolster our physical and mental health. #FoodFreedomRadio #Microbiome #GutHealth #Fermentation #HealthyEating #WellnessJourney #Probiotics #NatureLedGardening #HealthAndWellbeing #PodcastLife
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    44 mins
  • Food Freedom Radio – January 10, 2026

    Food Freedom Radio – January 10, 2026
    Jan 12 2026
    Laura Hedlund explores the healing path of planetary health alongside Teddy Potter and Angelica Walton, moving from a culture of stress toward one of collective care. Together, they discuss how a planetary health diet and a shift in our core mindset can help us rebuild a more resilient and interconnected community. #FoodFreedom #PlanetaryHealth #SustainableLiving #EnvironmentalJustice…
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    43 mins
  • Food Freedom Radio – December 27, 2025

    Food Freedom Radio – December 27, 2025
    Dec 29 2025
    In this final 2025 episode of Food Freedom Radio, Laura Hedlund interviews activist Robin Greenfield about his journey toward personal agency and radical sustainability. Greenfield discusses his lifestyle pledges, including living below the poverty line and foraging 100% of his food, while offering practical tips on wild fermentation, DIY green powders, and the importance of…
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    43 mins
  • Food Freedom Radio – December 13, 2025

    Food Freedom Radio – December 13, 2025
    Dec 15 2025
    Host Laura Hedlund interviews Will Crombie of Organic Compound about building a resilient, community-focused food system through agroforestry and regenerative farming practices. Crombie shares his family’s journey transforming 42 acres into hazelnut and tree-range chicken production, advocating for local economic models over the industrial system. #RegenerativeAgriculture #Agroforestry #OrganicCompound #WillCrombie #FoodSovereignty #Rewilding #RobinGreenfield #LocalFoodSystems #TreeRangeChicken #MinnesotaFarming
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    45 mins
  • Food Freedom Radio – December 6, 2025

    Food Freedom Radio – December 6, 2025
    Dec 8 2025
    Host Laura Hedlund speaks with Curt Arens, Senior Editor of Nebraska Farmer, to discuss the economic and cultural repercussions of Tyson Foods closing its beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska. They examine the factors driving the closure, including drought and low cattle inventory, while analyzing how this impacts a town where the cattle population vastly…
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    44 mins