Cyclones and climate change, Puerto Rican cooking

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A woman walks toward her hurricane-damaged mobile home
Nancy Anderson walks back to her mobile home Thursday in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., that was damaged by Hurricane Ian. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee

We learn more about how climate change impacts cyclones and poverty. Then, this week’s edition of Food Friday is all about Puerto Rican cooking.

Featured in this Show

  • Cyclone Freddy kills over 300 in southeastern Africa

    Record-breaking Cyclone Freddy has killed over 300 people in Malawi and Mozambique, and tens of thousands are missing. We learn about climate change and natural disasters, and why poor countries are disproportionately affected by climate change.

  • Food Friday: Puerto Rican cooking and recipes

    Puerto Rico is part of the United States, but the rest of the country isn’t as familiar with its culinary style. The author of a new cookbook of Puerto Rican recipes joins us to share the culture.

Episode Credits

  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Derrick Herndon Guest
  • Lori DiPrete Brown Guest
  • Dr. Zikani Kaunda Guest
  • Illyanna Maisonet Guest