Episodes

  • Food Freedom Radio – October 31, 2026
    50 mins
  • Food Freedom Radio – October 24, 2026
    43 mins
  • Food Freedom Radio – October 17, 2026
    Oct 19 2026
    Four organizations share ways to volunteer to make this election Too Big To Rig! To connect: ACLU’s People Power volunteer Shea Foote Hansen. Find her music here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVwiTg18MjA Rico Durant https://copalmn.org/ Jolene Jones https://nacdi.org/programs/civic-engagement/make-voting-a-tradition Lisa Erbes https://indivisibletwincities.org
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    46 mins
  • Food Freedom Radio – October 3, 2026
    Oct 5 2026
    Laura Hedlund kicks things off with a clip of Chef Sean Sherman, who explores the Ring Diet, an indigenous alternative to the corporate-backed national food pyramid. Later, Food Tank president Danielle Nierenberg joins the show to unpack major agricultural takeaways from Climate Week in New York City. They highlight critical food challenges, ranging from global…
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    45 mins
  • Food Freedom Radio – October 8, 2026
    Oct 12 2026
    Laura Hedlund sits down with Norbert Nielubowski and Taliesin Nyala to explore the deep connections between woodworking, nature, and human healing. They swap stories about creating heirloom furniture, the therapeutic value of working with your hands, and how the Minnesota Woodworkers Guild builds community through shared craftsmanship. Grab all the details on the upcoming free…
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    31 mins
  • Food Freedom Radio – September 5, 2026
    Sep 7 2026
    Laura Hedlund visits with Caroline Hallstrom, Laura Steinkopf, and Kate Guiney to explore how communities are teaming up to build resilient local food networks. You will hear the inspiring stories behind grassroots mutual aid projects like the Noko Rebel Gardeners and the We Feed Us program. The conversation wraps up with a preview of the…
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    44 mins
  • Food Freedom Radio – September 26, 2026
    Sep 28 2026
    Laura Hedlund held a heartfelt celebration on this week’s show for the late former State Rep. Karen Clark, reflecting on her trailblazing work for environmental justice and urban farming. You’ll hear archival audio of Karen sharing her own vision, alongside a timely update from guest Dean Dovolis on the East Phillips neighborhood’s ongoing fight for…
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    42 mins
  • Food Freedom Radio – August 29, 2026
    Aug 31 2026
    Laura Hedlund is joined by the Wild Farm Alliance’s Courtney Tchida to discuss how agricultural practices that embrace nature can benefit both humans and wildlife. They dive into the details of a bird-friendly farming exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair’s Eco Experience building while sharing simple ways backyard gardeners can support local ecosystems. They also…
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    44 mins