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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 28 MIN

The Myth of Feeding the World | with Adam Calo

from In a Nutshell · host Jara Majerus, Antonia Leise | Vox

Why is producing more food not a solution to global hunger? What needs to happen for our food systems to become more sustainable? And what role does property play in all of this?In the new episode of In a Nutshell, host Jara explores food and the land on which it grows. Together with her guest, Adam Calo, she learns about growing populations, the myth of feeding the world, and soil as an underlying problem.Adam is an assistant professor of Environmental Governance and Politics. In his research, he examines how our land governance hinders our transition to a more sustainable, ecologically resilient, and just food system.Do you want to know more about food and sustainable food systems? Make sure to follow Adam’s recommendations and read the book Beginning to End Hunger by M. Jahi Chappell, listen to Adam’s very own podcast called Landscapes, or watch the documentary Food Chains directed by Sanjay Rawal.Edit: Jara MajerusCover: Antonia Leise

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