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 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.
Episodes
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 thoughtf...
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 ...
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 trans...
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.
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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 foo...
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 ...
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, re...
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...
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 do...
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