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The Forgotten Grains That Could Feed a Hungry World
Seven hundred thirty-three million people went hungry in 2025 — even though the world produces enough calories for ten billion. In this episode, we explore the "orphan crops" that sustain hundreds of millions across Africa and Asia but receive less than 2% of agricultural research funding. From pearl millet's drought tolerance to the colonial history of amaranth, we examine why the global food system overlooks these nutrient-dense grains, and what Westerners get wrong when they try to help. A conversation about food security, infrastructure, and whose food actually matters. Episode 2963 —…
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