About this episode

Saeed and Zach discuss food recalls, John Galliano's backlash at the Met Gala, and share their vibe picks.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach unpack the recent wave of food recalls and food safety scares. Then, they dive into the conversation around John Galliano and the backlash surrounding the Met Gala. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.” ------------------------------------------------------ Saeed’s Poem: “The Peace of Wild Things” by Wendell Berry

People in this episode

Hosts: Zach Stafford, Saeed Jones

Topics covered

• food recalls
• food safety
• John Galliano
• Met Gala
• cultural backlash
• vibes

Keywords

• food recalls
• food safety
• John Galliano
• Met Gala
• cultural backlash
• vibes
• Saeed's Poem
• Wendell Berry

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Peace of Wild Things

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