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Hosted by award-winning radio show talent and Know Better Do Better founders Dr. Phil Knight and Gerry Brisson, Food Secure Nation is the conversation shaping the future of food security in America. Discover insights from community voices and national leaders as we shed light on real solutions for meaningful progress toward food security. Each episode spans discussions, interviews, exercises, resources, and takeaways, resulting in collective and actionable knowledge. We’re building a clarity engine that helps thousands of people know better so they can do better. Catch new episodes on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. on WJR Detroit, or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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June 14, 202642 min

From Success to Significance: A CEO’s Nonprofit Journey

June 14, 2026 ~ Kurt Reiber, the retiring CEO of Freestore Foodbank, joins the show to discuss his transition from successful careers in banking and law, to nonprofit leadership. Dr. Phil Knight shares insights on leading a food bank, including innovative fundraising like the rubber duck regatta and shifting focus from solely feeding to “ending the line” work through workforce training and supportive services. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 31, 202642 min

Beyond Hunger: Policy, Leadership, and Food Security

May 31, 2026 ~ Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio Region President Mike Land discusses his company's commitment to community involvement and making people’s lives better. Triada Stampas, CEO of Fulfill Food Bank in New Jersey, also joins the show to talk about her journey into food banking and her focus on policy to achieve food security. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 17, 202637 min

Leadership & Humility: Key to Food Security Success

May 17, 2026 ~ Dr. Phil Knight and Jerry Brisson discuss the qualities of great leaders, emphasizing continuous learning, curiosity, humility, and the ability to listen. Trisha Cunningham, CEO of North Texas Food Bank, shares her journey from the corporate world to nonprofit leadership, highlighting the importance of investing in people and leveraging technology to address food insecurity. Mike Lan, regional president for Huntington Bank, discusses his organization’s commitment to community development and making people’s lives better. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 10, 202645 min

Food Security: A New Framework for Collective Action

May 10, 2026 ~ Dr. Philip Knight and Gerry Brisson about how Know Better Do Better and Huntington Bank work together to address food insecurity through six dimensions for scalable solutions and community progress. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 3, 202637 min

Ending Food Insecurity: Agencies Unite for Stronger Communities

April 4, 2026 ~ Brian McGrain to discuss the importance of inter-organizational collaboration in addressing food insecurity, explaining the 60-year history of Community Action Agencies, emphasizing their role in local community development, from addressing homelessness to providing early childhood programs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 27, 202637 min

Building Trust, Delivering Competence: The Connecticut Foodshare Story

April 26, 2026 ~ Jason Jakubowski, president and CEO of Connecticut Foodshare, to discuss his leadership and the organization’s work. He shares his journey into food banking and the impactful merger of two food banks into one unified entity serving the entire state of Connecticut. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 19, 202637 min

Leadership That Lasts: Dan Flowers on Food Security

April 19, 2026 ~ Leadership isn’t about getting it right—it’s how you show up when it matters. Dan Flowers joins Food Secure Nation to unpack trust, relationships, and the courage to lead in a divided world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 12, 202637 min

Funding Food Security: It’s More Than Just Food

April 12, 2026 ~ Liz Lowe of the Allegiance Group, who discusses the role of fund development in creating a food-secure nation. She shares her personal experience growing up in a food-insecure household, which fuels her passion for working with food banks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 5, 202637 min

Building a Food Secure Nation: The Six Dimensions Explained

April 6, 2026 ~ Joree Novotny and Mandy Palluro join the show to discuss the six dimensions of food security: availability, access, utilization, stability, sustainability, and agency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 29, 202637 min

Building a Food Secure Nation: The Six Dimensions of Success

March 29, 2026 ~ Hosts Phillip Knight and Gerry Brisson discuss the six dimensions of food security: availability, access, utilization, stability, sustainability, and agency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.