An investigative podcast from LWC Studios, revealing the toxic politics in the American public school lunch system.

Left Over is a six-part investigative series from LWC Studios looking at the systemic shortcomings of the National School Lunch program, from those at the bottom of the food pyramid, to those at the top. Left Over’s reporter, award-winning journalist Jessica Terrell, travels to school districts across the country for a closer look at why and how corporations and politicians are undermining and exploiting the American public school lunch system. Each episode of Left Over dives into the experiences of lunch workers, students, families, caretakers, and community organizers while examining how the problematic views surrounding poverty and unchecked racial inequality are fueling the country’s largest anti-hunger programs.

Host Jessica Terrell

“So many of the struggles facing society today are reflected in this hugely important, yet often overlooked program. There are enormous systemic challenges in the school lunch program, but also incredibly inspiring efforts underway to really transform what it means to nourish students.”