Lunch Gets Schooled (encore)

As anyone who’s spent time by a crackling campfire or a barbecue pit can attest, the scent of smoke is unmistakable—and surprisingly mysterious. Smoke clings to clothing but vanishes in the breeze. You see it, but you can’t hold it. It’s fantastic in whiskey and terrible in toast ...  Show more

Fan favorite Ask Gastropod is back, and we’re celebrating the season by solving a pair of trans-Atlantic mysteries! First up: if you have a purple candy in Europe, it’s nearly guaranteed to be flavored with a tart little berry called blackcurrant—while the same color candy in the ...  Show more

Feeding kids a healthy lunch every school day is a feat of science and logistics. Molded into shape by nutrition scientists who wanted to optimize children's health, the school lunch has endured war, economic depression, and even a global pandemic. Some might say it's all the ...

With school back in full swing, the mom's discuss the ins and outs of school lunches. How much has changed since they were kids in the cafeteria, and what things seem to never change? Tune-in to find out! This episode is sponsored by:MathnasiumBe sure to follow Because Mom Said S ...  Show more

What do kids in Japan have for lunch at school? When in history were school lunches first served? Do you like to have pizza on Fridays? It’s that time of year where kids all around the world are going back to school! No matter what school looks like for you this year, chances are ...  Show more

<span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29); background-color: transparent;">Today, “Post Reports” goes back to school, to the cafeteria, where something has changed. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Reporters Lenny Bernstein and Lauren Weber br ...