New Roles For Women In Catholic Church, Using Flavor Science For Good

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We discuss the decision by Pope Francis to grant more religious roles to women, while still withholding other leadership positions. Then a scientist and recipe developer teaches us about getting more flavor out of materials we’re working with.

Featured in this Show

  • Pope Francis Expands Women's Roles In The Catholic Church

    Though it’s already common in many countries, a new decree from Pope Francis formally allows women to carry out duties like Bible readings and communion distribution during Mass. They still cannot become deacons or priests. We look at the significance of the decision with a religious studies professor.

  • Food Friday: The science of flavor and how to harness it

    A molecular scientist who is also a chef specializing in Indian cuisine walks us through the flavor profiles of bitter, salty, sweet, and bright.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Kathleen Corley Guest
  • Nik Sharma Guest

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