Topic: School Meals

2 chapters across the catalog

Juloon
Episode 754 54:26 - 58:47

754: Juloon

US Secretary of Agriculture on Child Hunger

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack discussed the need for the government to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner to children during summer months when school is out. During his remarks, he mistakenly referred to a month as "Jaloon." The hosts question why the government is increasingly focused on feeding children year-round and the implications of widespread domestic hunger.

Mothra Will Save Us!
Episode 262 16:06 - 17:57

262: Mothra Will Save Us!

West Wing Week, Michelle Obama Healthy Meals Initiative

The White House reality series "West Wing Week" is critiqued, specifically a segment on Michelle Obama's healthy school meals initiative. President Obama is heard joking that he would be "sleeping on the couch" if the bill had not passed. The hosts suggest these recurring jokes indicate Michelle Obama holds significant influence over policy priorities.