The podcast episodes demonstrate how policy and advocacy play a crucial role in tackling complex issues like food waste, food insecurity, and environmental conservation.

For example, in the episode Detroit Has No Time to Waste Food, Renee Wallace discusses her advocacy efforts to promote composting-friendly policies at the state and local levels in Michigan. Similarly, in the episode Tackling Food Insecurity in the United Kingdom, Dee Woods shares her experiences in policy work and advocacy to address the root causes of food insecurity.

The episodes also highlight the importance of culturally relevant approaches, community engagement, and collaborations in driving policy changes, as exemplified by Stephen Awoyemi's research on the illegal trade of vulture parts in Nigeria (Investigating the Illicit Vulture Trade in Nigeria) and Leah Penniman's efforts to address systemic racism in the food system (Farming While Black: How One Community Farm is Uprooting Racism).