Know Better Do Better ~ Food Secure Nation

Impatience Is a Virtue: Dennis McDonough on Hunger, Strategy, and Building Tomorrow Today

Oct. 24, 2026 ~ Food Secure Nation returns with a powerful conversation with Dennis McDonough, CEO of Feeding America. Hosts Dr. Phil Knight and Gerry Brisson explore the

Michael Flood and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Oct. 17, 2026 ~ In this episode of Food Secure Nation, Dr. Phil Knight and Gerry Brisson talk with Michael Flood, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

Trading Camo for Cans: How One Army Vet Kept His Mission Alive

October 10, 2026 ~ Dr. Phil Knight and Jerry Brisson explore veteran service and food security on Food Secure Nation. They discuss Clarence’s community contributions and

Military Service in the Food Industry

Jerry Brisson and Dr. Phil Knight introduce Clarence and Nate Springer to highlight how military service instills a lasting commitment to helping others. When individuals

Colleen Heflin and Madonna Harrington-Meyer Dive Into Senior Food Insecurity

Dr. Phil Knight and Jerry Brisson introduce a broader view of hunger among older populations by challenging traditional assumptions about food access. When Colleen Heflin

Lori Dijkstra Joins Gerry Brisson and Dr. Phil Knight

Dr. Phil Knight and Lori Dijkstra discuss the complex social dynamics of food insecurity within tight-knit rural environments. Living in a small community means individua

Dennis McDonough's Path to Choosing Service and Food Security

Phil Knight and Jerry Brisson welcome Feeding America CEO Dennis McDonough to “Food Secure Nation.” Dennis McDonough shares his journey from a large Minnesota family to l

Gerry Brisson and Dr. Phil Knight Speak with Rebecca Freeman-Adcock

Rebecca Freeman-Adcock highlights that the federal government historically views food security through the lenses of national and economic stability. Because individuals

Speaking with Food Research and Action Center's New President

Aug. 30, 2026 ~ Hosts Phillip Knight and Gerry Brisson talk to Crystal Fitz-Simons, who recently became the president for the Food Research and Action Center, FRAC, an or

Building Food Security in Appalachia

Aug. 16, 2026 ~ Hosts Dr. Phil Knight and Gerry Brisson talk to Cynthia Kirkhart to discuss her leadership at Facing Hunger Food Bank and her commitment to supporting fam

Redefining Food Insecurity: Beyond Individual Needs

Aug. 9, 2026 ~ Phillip Knight discusses the importance of viewing food insecurity through the lens of person-in-environment theory, which identifies systemic failures rat

Fighting Food Insecurity in Small Town America

Aug. 2, 2026 ~ Dr. Philip Knight and Gerry Brisson discuss the importance of addressing food insecurity with dignity, particularly in small communities where the stigma o

Ending Hunger: Why Food Security Is A Relationship Challenge

July 26, 2026 ~ Rebecca Freeman Adcock, the new chief government relations officer for Feeding America, about the importance of bridging the gap between national food pol

Leading Change: How Teams Can Solve Food Insecurity Together

July 19, 2026 ~ Dr. Dawn Opal is honored for her six and a half years at the Food Bank Council of Michigan. The group reflects on how their shared commitment to influence

Beyond Food Banks: The Path to a Truly Food Secure Nation

July 12, 2026 ~ The hosts discuss the need to evolve the conversation around food security from a focus on simple output metrics to a more comprehensive six-dimensional f

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 lea

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 bett

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.

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

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 A