Food. Justice. Work. 

The Checkout centers the voices and efforts of essential workers on the frontlines of our food system. Now more than ever, our food system is in a constant state of flux, radical change and crisis. From political economy and supply chain analysis to public policy, labor organizing and community struggles, The Checkout will expand the horizon of what is necessary to create a just, equitable and progressive food system.

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Episode 1: Raj Patel on Food Sovereignty
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Episode 1: Raj Patel on Food Sovereignty

Raj Patel joins host Errol Schweizer on the inaugural episode of The Check Out. They discuss what food sovereignty is, exactly, and why it matters more than ever amidst COVID-19. How do consumers, workers, and communities take control of food in their lives, and what mechanisms are in place to make that happen? What’s the deal with our food system and the free market? And much, much more.

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