• The capriciously spicy Pati Jinich
    Oct 15 2024

    In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, José swaps stories with the brilliant host of Pati's Mexican Table. Among the topics discussed: Narnia, the dual life of the immigrant, a border town full of dentists and the most Mexican dish you've never tried.

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    51 mins
  • Samantha Bee wasn't expecting this
    Oct 1 2024

    Not her career, not the state of the world since she and José last spoke, nothing. The beloved comedian, host, social critic, author, lifelong cookbook lover and longest-serving regular Daily Show correspondent ever talks with José -- her fellow immigrant -- about all of it.

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    35 mins
  • Introducing: About the Journey, A Food Tour of Mexico City
    Sep 24 2024

    If you like Longer Tables' exploration of food and culture, we know you'll like About the Journey, a travel show about connecting more deeply to the places we visit -- and, in turn, to ourselves. On this episode, host Oneika Raymond visits three culinary spots in Mexico City that serve up a taste of the city's layered flavors and history: a sunrise float through historic Xochimilco, a tour of the city's taco stands and a private mezcal tasting at the JW Marriott Mexico City Polanco. Buen provecho!

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    24 mins
  • Grilling him softly: José interviews the great Wyclef Jean
    Sep 17 2024

    Ready or not, here he eats. The legendary rapper, producer and Fugee talks with José about food, music and his misunderstood native country.

    Recorded live at the Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival.

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    32 mins
  • Skating to Belize: Michelle Kwan's triple Axel pivot to diplomacy
    Sep 3 2024

    In 2022, the most decorated figure skater in U.S. history landed a remarkable new role, as Ambassador to Belize. In her conversation with José, she describes her transformed life, growing up in a Chinese restaurant -- and what she's discovered about food since arriving in Central America.

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    30 mins
  • Checking in with Marriott CEO Tony Capuano
    Aug 20 2024

    How do you become president and CEO of the world's largest hotel company? Tony Capuano recalls his earliest lessons in hospitality, amidst countless quasi relatives at his family's sprawling Sunday dinners in Little Italy, Baltimore. Before a live audience in Cannes, Tony and José discuss travel, parenthood -- and a major announcement from Marriott.

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    21 mins
  • The Panic over Ultra-Processed Foods; What You Need to Know About the Latest Dietary Devil
    Aug 6 2024

    Headlines about the dangers of “ultra-processed” foods – a category that includes Doritos and Twinkies but also protein bars, plant-based milks, and maybe your favorite yogurt or sandwich bread – are suddenly everywhere. But what makes a food ultra-processed, and what’s driving the concern about their role in the diets of both children and adults?

    On this episode of Longer Table's sister podcast, Pressure Cooker, hosts Jane and Liz break it all down with Dr. Chris Van Tulleken, a professor at University College London and the author of the 2023 bestseller Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food That Isn't Food.

    Why are today’s foods so highly processed, and how is that impacting our health? Should the sale of ultra-processed foods be more strictly regulated? Tune in to find out!

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    49 mins
  • Padma Lakshmi on Supertasting, Imposter Syndrome and What’s Sexy
    Jul 23 2024

    From new in the nation to “Taste the Nation,” the no-nonsense author, host and activist has learned a bit about herself while teaching the rest of us about food. Plus: The secret to incredible romesco sauce. (This episode initially ran in September 2023.)

    Recipe: Asparagus with Romesco

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    45 mins