June 21, 2021

Eat This Podcast: Still hungry after all these years

Hello

India, like most places on Earth, suffered its fair share of famines over the centuries. When Indian politicians gained independence in 1947, they promised that they would do better for their citizens.

What happened?

Benjamin Siegel, who teaches history at Boston University, has written a terrific book on food in post-independence India. Hungry Nation: Food, Famine, and the Making of Modern India explores the often contradictory and confusing history of Indian food policy with clarity and compassion.

Take a listen.

All the best

Jeremy