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At The Secret Life of Cookies we know that kitchens are the heart of the home. They’re where families come together, where food comes from and where some of the best conversations take place. Kitchens are where the power is (even nasty President Jackson with his “kitchen cabinet” thought so), and where the baked goods are, which is why Marissa Rothkopf, the host, spends so much time in the kitchen. On The Secret Life of Cookies we will bring you into those conversations with some smart, interesting people who like to cook and have something to say. Pull up a chair up at our kitchen table, and join us as we cook and discuss the important issues of today. Marissa Rothkopf is a professionally trained chef and food writer who has done everything from restaurant reviews for the New York Times to writing a column on kitchen gadgets for Newsweek. She teaches journalism at Montclair State University and gets nervous when asked to make custard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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At The Secret Life of Cookies we know that kitchens are the heart of the home. They’re where families come together, where food comes from and where some of the best conversations take place. Kitchens are where the power is (even nasty President Jackson with his “kitchen cabinet” thought so), and where the baked goods are, which is why Marissa Rothkopf, the host, spends so much time in the kitchen. On The Secret Life of Cookies we will bring you into those conversations with some smart, interesting people who like to cook and have something to say. Pull up a chair up at our kitchen table, and join us as we cook and discuss the important issues of today. Marissa Rothkopf is a professionally trained chef and food writer who has done everything from restaurant reviews for the New York Times to writing a column on kitchen gadgets for Newsweek. She teaches journalism at Montclair State University and gets nervous when asked to make custard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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English


Episodes
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Your Next Favorite Cookbook with Matt Rodbard

4/5/2024
Marissa’s guest is award-winning cookbook author and editor of TasteCooking.com, Matt Rodbard. Matt and co-author Deuki Hong have a truly special new cookbook out, Koreaworld, which looks at how Korean food has developed in Korea and across the globe. Marissa makes herself a Seoul specialty, the espresso tonic, and the darker side of Trader Joe’s is also discussed. You’ll want to hear this. Purchase his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Koreaworld-Cookbook-Deuki-Hong/dp/0593235940 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:50:13

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Beyond Preposterous, Trump, Crime and the Law with Dave Aronberg

3/30/2024
Feeling overwhelmed by the Trump legal week that was -- and the weeks and months that are before us? State Attorney for Palm Beach County Dave Aronberg gives us a master class in what the next few months will look like with Trump’s criminal trials, and what another Trump presidency could mean for Justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:21:37

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Save the Daydreaming for Later with Rachel Vindman

3/9/2024
Rachel Vindman joins Marissa to make sense of the past few weeks of news. Together, they get to the heart of why the New York Times makes Biden-bashing front page news, the real suburban women problem and ask themselves whether or not things are better today than four years ago. Hint: They are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:45:07

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A Week of Precedents, Presidents and Presidential Precedents with Kimberly Atkins

2/9/2024
Legal expert and co-host of the #SistersinLaw podcast, Kimberly Atkins, is Marissa’s guest. Kimberly’s brings clarity into the DC Circuit opinion on Trump being a real, actual citizen, the Crumbley involuntary manslaughter conviction in Michigan and Allen Weisselberg’s alleged perjury plea. The impact of these decisions will impact all of us, so we’re glad we have Kimberly’s important legal insights. And, in honor of Swiftie Super Bowl Sunday, Kimberly shares her veggie chili recipe. It seems Atkins really can do it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:36:19

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Stop Making Trump Jokes with David Kamp

1/27/2024
Marissa’s guest is noted writer David Kamp, who (along with Marissa) is an alumnus of Spy Magazine, which famously coined the term “short-fingered vulgarian” to describe New York real estate celebrity Trump. David discusses his recent editorial for the New York Times where he argues the stakes for our democracy are too high and it’s time to stop laughing at Trump. Which isn’t to say Marissa and David don’t share a chuckle or two on the podcast. Chocolate chip and halvah cookies are baked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:47:53

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The Third Anniversary Special with Comedian and Podcaster Pete Dominick

12/22/2023
Marissa talks with comedian and host of her favorite podcast, Stand Up! With Pete Dominick in honor of the third anniversary of The Secret Life of Cookies. Together they try to make sense of the week’s news, Tucker Carlson’s face and whether Steve Bannon and Rudy Giuiliani are secretly bats. All why making a very nice apple-raspberry fruit crisp. It's a very special, and thanks to Pete, a very funny episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:06:39

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“Sex and the City” for Losers with Laura Belgray

12/15/2023
Bestselling author Laura Belgray is Marissa’s guest. Laura’s book, Tough Titties: Living Your Best Life When You’re the F-ing Worst” is the self-help book you’ve been looking for if you don’t really want the help, and really just want to commiserate with someone who gets you completely. Learn more about the book described as ““Sex and the City” for losers” on the podcast, while Marissa bakes up a wicked good batch of brown sugar cookies, and Laura just watches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:54:07

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Voilà Vegan with Amanda Bankert

11/20/2023
In a special Thanksgiving episode, Marissa’s guest is the Parisian-American chef and author Amanda Bankert. Amanda is owner of the popular Boneshaker donuts in Paris, France and expert vegan baker, with recipes good enough to get rave reviews from the butter-worshiping French. Her new cookbook, Voilà Vegan, is a joy for vegans and non-vegans alike, with some of my favorite new recipes coming from the book. You don’t need to be a vegan, or even know one to like these recipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:43:40

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When Golf Gets Funny

11/13/2023
Marissa’s guests today are the founders of Comedy Gives Back, Jodi Lieberman, Amber J. Lawson and Zoe Friedman, a non-profit that supports the health and well-being of comics. It’s a funny and poignant conversation about what it takes to be a comedian these days, all while baking cookies that look like golf balls to support the Comedy Gives Back celebrity golf tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:06:02

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Falling Upwards with guest Jeremy Fall

11/4/2023
Marissa’s guest this week American restaurateur, chef, and entrepreneur renowned for revolutionizing the Los Angeles culinary scene Jeremy Fall, who is now author of a new book, Falling Upwards. They discuss the need to destigmatize mental health issues in men, and the power and curse of being a creative mind with anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:45

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Book Bans and A Look at the Possible Life of Hester Prynne, with author Laurie Lico Albanese

10/20/2023
Acclaimed author Laurie Lico Albanese is Marissa’s guest. Laurie’s latest novel, Hester, takes us back to 17th century Salem Massachusetts where we learn the origin story of Hester Prynne and about her relationship with a local man named Nathaniel Hawthorne. Marissa and Laurie also discuss the alarming growth rate of book bans, the Scholastic Book Fair scandal and which books are getting groups like Moms for Liberty in a lather. All why making French almond cakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:51:08

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SLOC: Are Brownies Better than Botox? Beauty Truths with Valerie Monroe

9/30/2023
If Beauty is Truth, What’s the truth about beauty Guest Valerie Monroe, the beauty director of O Magazine for 16 years and veteran journalist and Marissa ponder if beauty is truth…what’s the truth about beauty? Marissa also bombards her with beauty questions from the practical to the profound, including a discussion of the biggest frauds perpetrated against women (and men) by the beauty industry. This is an episode you don’t want to miss. And by the end you’ll feel more beautiful inside and out. And Marissa tries out Trader Joe’s truffled brownie mix to see if they’re better than Botox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:48:51

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How to Survive the Climate Crisis with Dr. Michael Mann

9/8/2023
Noted climate scientist and author Dr. Michael Mann has a gift for making the most complex ideas clear enough for us all to understand. As Marissa’s guest, he explains the gravity of our current situation on Earth but also offers the impetus and tools we need to act and change our climate trajectory. And Dr. Mann does it all with clarity and even some humor. If you haven’t been brave enough to hear the facts about climate change, this is the podcast to listen to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:45:20

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Inside Indictments with District Attorney Dave Aronberg

8/17/2023
On this special edition, recorded shortly after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ indictments against Trump and 18 of his favorite co-conspirators were released, Dave Aronberg, the District Attorney for Palm Beach County, Florida shares his unique perspectives with Marissa. She bakes RICO cookies in honor of the indictment, and District Attorney Aronberg even quotes Shakespeare, which is pretty daring in Florida these days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:39:34

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More than Just Voting: How to Protect Our Democracy, with Rachel Vindman

8/12/2023
Marissa welcomes Rachel Vindman back on the podcast for a heartfelt and funny conversation about everything that’s going on in the world, from climate change to why Lindsay Graham insists on being Trump’s bestie to Ron DeSantis’ special kind of fascism. Rachel also offers real ways we all can help democracy stick around a little longer in the United States--and her suggestions go far beyond just voting. Plus, Marissa and Rachel ponder careers as high-end SCIF interior designers and Marissa bakes a lime, olive oil and ricotta cake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:01:14

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What Happens When You’re No Longer Anonymous? A Conversation with Miles Taylor

7/22/2023
In a special interview, Marissa is joined by former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff and the man once known as Anonymous who revealed publicly what Trump’s cabinet was saying privately. Miles shares special insights into his new book, Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump, and makes clear the threat to the country and our democracy if Trump is reelected. Being an outspoken critic of the Trump White House came with a personal price, which Miles bravely makes clear during our interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:09:51

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A Conversation with District Attorney Mimi Rocah

7/15/2023
Mimi Rocah joins Marissa this week to discuss her impactful decision to go from federal prosecutor to county district attorney and the many important changes she is enacting at the local level to help Westchester county residents. They discuss the personal reasons that drive the District Attorney’s campaign to educate police and legal advocates on how to deal with sexual assault victims, and Mimi's plan for overhauling New York’s outdated laws for sexual crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:41:14

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Poison Ivies: Affirmative Action and the Future of College Admissions with Professor Evan Mandery

7/8/2023
Professor Evan Mandery, author of the must-read Poison Ivy: How Elite Colleges Divide Us, is Marissa’s guest. He explains the origins of affirmative action, how it was co-opted and what the real impact of the Supreme Court’s decision will be. Mandery explains what elite colleges could and should be doing with their endowments to help create a more diverse student body, plus strategies students and parents should know about applying to college. Marissa makes Mount Holyoke brownies and ponders legacy admissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:45:16

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The Supreme Court Term that Was and our Future with Professor Melissa Murray

7/3/2023
NYU Law professor and frequent MSNBC analyst Melissa Murray brings her genius perspective to the podcast this week, and explains the whys and wherefores of this intense Supreme Court term that has just come to a close. Plus, she has positive suggestions for what We, the People can do to keep our own checks and balances on the Court and lawmaking in general. There is some hope, and Professor Murray is here with it. That’s not to say the M&M cookies Marissa bakes during the podcast don’t help ease some of the ire of the Court’s recent decision. Plus, Melissa recounts the inspiring reason she became a lawyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:34:10

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Renato Mariotti: Indictment Claims, Trial Delays and the Best Scones Ever

6/24/2023
On today’s episode Marissa’s guest is former federal prosecutor, co-host of the It’s Complicated podcast, real-life lawyer and man who knows how to explain legal issues so we all can understand, Renato Mariotti. Renato brings clarity to the many news stories this week had to offer. Should we believe Former Attorney General Bill Barr when he says Trump should be indicted? How many ways can Trump and his lawyers delay trial? We put misinformation on trial, and all while Marissa makes Jamie Mariotti’s best-in-class scones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:45:36