ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Host Laura Federico speaks with food and culture writer Alicia Kennedy about her new book, On Eating. They trace how meat has long symbolized masculinity, power, and American abundance, and why we have the ability to create social change through food. They also talk about sibling grief and the role her brother plays in the book.
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The Cycle Book by Laura Federico
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01:00 — Thinness as purity culture
03:39 — The desire question: Alicia answers as a Scorpio
05:00 — Loving the world while doubting collective will to change
08:09 — "No ethical consumption under capitalism" as a convenient excuse to stop trying
10:32 — Eleven Madison Park and RFK Jr.'s food pyramid
17:19 — Why unlabeled plant-based food works and why labeling it vegan usually doesn't
20:16 — The ruthless omnivore as boys' club entry ticket
22:35 — Women on social media performing hunger while visibly restricting
27:29 — Writing about sibling loss
31:09 — Moving to Puerto Rico and critiquing tourism
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Our music, Hit Her Up, is written by Nakisso Peralta and performed by Chillers.
