The Food Fight

In a world where only 3% of investment goes to women-led businesses, programs like Girls Go Circular are changing the narrative. This groundbreaking initiative equips girls aged 14-18 with digital, entrepreneurial, and green skills, empowering them to close the gender gap in STEM and innovation. In this episode, Matt Eastland is joined by Solène Moutier, Laura Borge, and alumna Daniela Garcia Moreno to discuss how the program is fostering diversity, confidence, and creativity.

The food system accounts for 15% of global fossil fuel use, but where does that energy really go? In this episode, Matt Eastland speaks with Anna Lappé to break down the invisible dependence of our food systems on fossil fuels—and the solutions to fix it. From production to processing, packaging to disposal, every step in our food supply chain is tied to energy-intensive practices, most of which rely on fossil fuels. Anna emphasises that these dependencies are ecological, political, and economic risks we can no longer ignore. Learn how we can move away from synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, why regenerative agriculture holds the key to restoring food and climate resilience, and why ultra-processed foods must be part of the conversation. This is not about technological silver bullets; it’s about systems change and collective action that prioritises people, nature, and a fossil-free future. For further conversation around Fossil Fuels, listen now Anna's 'Fuel To Fork' Podcast Series - https://tabledebates.org/fueltofork

Failure: a word that often carries stigma, yet it’s the bedrock of regenerative farming. In this rollercoaster of an episode, Matt Eastland, Sarah Langford, and Patrick Holden delve into how farmers' mistakes, missteps, and failures are reshaping agriculture for a sustainable future. Together, they explore the emotional and practical challenges of failure: the lost crops, the economic pressures, and the lessons that only hard-earned experience can teach.

What if the food you eat could reshape your health, transform the planet, and empower communities? From groundbreaking microbiome research to leveraging artificial intelligence for personalised nutrition, our panel of experts bring their unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in food systems. Together, they paint an exciting picture of a future where technology, collaboration, and creativity converge to revolutionise what and how we eat.