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The Kitchen Sisters Present

The Kitchen Sisters & Radiotopia
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New Orleans
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Architecture
Tai Chi
Mardi Gras Indians
Middle East
Julia Morgan
Kimchi
Emily Dickinson
Agriculture
California History
Eleanor Coppola
Mirabeau Water Garden
Anna Wagner Keichline
Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation
New Angle Voice
Korean Cuisine
Iggy Pop

The Kitchen Sisters Present… Stories from the b-side of history. Lost recordings, hidden worlds, people possessed by a sound, a vision, a mission. Deeply layered stories, lush with interviews, field recordings and music. From powerhouse NPR producers The Kitchen Sisters (The Keepers, Hidden Kitchens, The Hidden World of Girls, The Sonic Memorial Project, Lost & Found Sound, and Fugitive Waves). "T... more

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On December 21, 2025, activist and trailblazer Betty Reid Soskin passed away in Richmond, California. She was 104. Over the years we've chronicled Betty's remarkable story and want to share it today in honor of Betty and Black History Month.

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Recent Guests

Tommy Mishima
Artist and creator of the board game Philanthropy, which is part of the Cooper Hewitt's current exhibition
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Episode: The Giving Game: Andrew Carnegie and the Evils of Wealth
David Nasaw
Historian and author of a biography on Andrew Carnegie
Episode: The Giving Game: Andrew Carnegie and the Evils of Wealth
Marion Cunningham
Food writer, home cook, Fannie Farmer's new incarnation, and culinary pioneer.
Episode: Marion Cunningham: Late Bloomer, Agoraphobic, Food Pioneer
Alice Waters
Founder of Chez Panisse Restaurant and a significant figure in the organic food movement.
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Episode: Marion Cunningham: Late Bloomer, Agoraphobic, Food Pioneer
Judith Jones
Senior editor and vice president at Alfred A. Knopf, and Marion's editor.
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Episode: Marion Cunningham: Late Bloomer, Agoraphobic, Food Pioneer
Peggy Knickerbocker
Food writer and friend of Marion Cunningham.
Episode: Marion Cunningham: Late Bloomer, Agoraphobic, Food Pioneer
Laura Shapiro
Biographer and author of several books on culinary history.
Episode: Marion Cunningham: Late Bloomer, Agoraphobic, Food Pioneer
Gael Garcia Bernal
Actor from Guadalajara and related to a farming family
Episode: Hidden Kitchens World—With Host Frances McDormand
Salman Rushdie
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Episode: Hidden Kitchens World—With Host Frances McDormand

Host

Nikki Silva & Davia Nelson
Co-hosts and producers, known for their impactful storytelling and exploration of cultural narratives. They bring a wealth of experience in audio production and a passion for uncovering hidden stories.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • A Winner

    Hidden Kitchens episode is so delicious and soulful Thank you kitchen sisters

    Linda Ronstadt Day So very excellent !

    Gracias Kitchen Sisters Clare

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CLiebhardt
    United States2 years ago
  • Beautiful words and melodies

    My favourite part of their work is that it doesn’t sound like any other work. It’s a mille-feuille of soundscapes, melodies, rhythms. It’s the podcaster’s wall of sound. The non-narrated scripting is orchestral. When the execution is at its most perfect pitch, you’re swallowed up in a 3-D world that you can smell. You’re made to feel alive, while you dine on an audio feast. Afterwards, you’re full.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dswdrff
    Canada2 years ago
  • Love the audio collections. Such a variety in story trelling.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    c-tal
    2 years ago
  • Nothing else like this

    Always something you would not hear about anywhere else. The Kitchen Sisters don’t disappoint in providing extra interesting topics and people who you will want to research further . I often think how have I never heard about this person after an episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eg portland
    United States2 years ago
  • One of my favorites

    Excellent storytelling, editing, and interviews. Radiolab first introduced me to the audio tapestries that are possible on radio / podcast. Kitchen Sisters transports you to hidden kitchens and other oral histories. My favorite episodes are the Sam Phillips episode about Sun Records, and the one about barbecue pits.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Austinnnnnnnnnnnnnn
    United States2 years ago

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The Giving Game: Andrew Carnegie and the Evils of Wealth
Q: Why exploit your workers to make all this money so you can give it away?
This question reflects the criticism of Carnegie's philanthropic approach amid exploiting his workers' conditions.
Hidden Kitchens World—With Host Frances McDormand
Q: What was the significance of the kitchens during the Stalin era?
Kitchens were seen as politicized spaces where people's private lives intersected with social observation and state control.
The Keepers—With Host Frances McDormand
Q: How does the word keeper resonate with you?
David Ferriero expresses that keeping is about access and the responsibility of the archivist to ensure public access to historical records.
Aggie & Walter Murch — Family, Farming & Filmmaking
Q: Walter, I want to bring you in here. Suddenly Something Clicked. I love that title, the languages of film editing and sound design. Where does that title come from?
Walter explains that the title comes from an article that Maxim Gorky wrote in 1896 about his experience with motion pictures.
Aggie & Walter Murch — Family, Farming & Filmmaking
Q: Aggie, your book is about so many things. It's about farming. It's about animals. It's about people. It's about filmmaking. Why is soil the place you start?
Aggie reflects on her upbringing and how it shaped her perspective on farming and life.

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Engaging deep narratives are woven together through rich storytelling, blending interviews, field recordings, and music to bring to life the untold and hidden aspects of culinary history and other cultural narratives. The episodes explore a broad range of themes, such as food culture, social justice, archival practices, and artistic expression, while featuring a diverse array of guests from various backgrounds, including historians, musicians, archivists, and everyday people. It showcases individuals who are passionate about preserving cultural legacies, exploring how food and community intersect through storytelling, thereby providing listeners with an enriching auditory experience full of unique perspectives and historical insights.

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1. Tommy Mishima
2. David Nasaw
3. Marion Cunningham
4. Alice Waters
5. Judith Jones
6. Peggy Knickerbocker
7. Laura Shapiro
8. Gael Garcia Bernal

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